Does Pittsburg State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pittsburg State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pittsburg State University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pittsburg State University?

90% of Pittsburg State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pittsburg State University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pittsburg State University?

Graduate Assistant (14) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (11) , Student Office Assistant (4) , Student Worker (4) , Academic Advisor (3) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Assistant Instructional Professor (3) , Associate Professor (2) , Coordinator (2) , Graphic Designer (2) , Instructor (2) , Library Assistant (2) , Research Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Pittsburg State University according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with (most of the time)" ((in 10 reviews)); "My coworkers were excellent and I had great relationships with everyone." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great faculty and staff that want to see you succeed" ((in 5 reviews)); "Pittsburg State University offers great benefits" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great culture and team!" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pittsburg State University according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low." ((in 19 reviews)); "Minimum wage and yearly raise." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pittsburg State University redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pittsburg State University redundancy and their outlook for job security at Pittsburg State University in 2026.

Pittsburg State University Reviews

4.3

90% would recommend to a friend

(143 total reviews)

Steve Scott

87% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (143 reviews)

Pittsburg State University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 143 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Pittsburg State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

143 reviews

5.0

23 June 2026

A great place to work

Assistant instructional professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Extremely supportive and kind colleagues, both faculty and staff, as well as great students.

Cons

Low pay, but competitive for part of the country

4.0

18 May 2026

Gratifying work but pay is painful

Academic advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Academic Advising is gratifying work. In this role, you assist in the development of young professionals and lead students through an important chapter of their lives. Tuition waiver for one course per semester. The entire staff is intellectual.

Cons

The pay for staff in public higher education is offensive. Underpaid for an incredibly visible job that directly impacts retention and institution satisfaction.

5.0

9 Feb 2026

Good start to career

Student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It offered a Flexible environment

Cons

Your expieremce will depend on your boss

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