Does Boise State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Boise State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Boise State University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Boise State University?

80% of Boise State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Boise State University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Boise State University?

Graduate Research Assistant (42) , Research Assistant (29) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Graduate Assistant (20) , Teaching Assistant (11) , Graduate Student (10) , Adjunct Professor (9) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (9) , Assistant Professor (8) , Student Assistant (8) , Research Technician (7) , Graphic Designer (5) , Learning Assistant (5) , Management Assistant (5) , PhD Student (5)

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

"Great benefits and leave provided." ((in 58 reviews)); "The people are great and working in the athletics department is amazing." ((in 53 reviews)); "Flexible hours are very helpful" ((in 40 reviews)); "A Good work life balance" ((in 19 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and easy going" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and can only work up to 15 hours" ((in 98 reviews)); "Salary is low for the industry" ((in 22 reviews)); "Paying for limited parking is rough" ((in 14 reviews)); "The only unfortunate thing about working at a university is the low wages." ((in 12 reviews)); "Management was an absolute joke at the time, too wrapped up in petty stuff to be effective at all and also lacking anybody who could really lead outside of one person." ((in 9 reviews))

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4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(778 total reviews)

Marlene Tromp

79% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Boise State University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 778 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boise State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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778 reviews

5.0

3 Jun 2026

Free room and food, but team dynamics can be challenging

Residential assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Room and food for free

Cons

Being an RA the experience and to an extent your home life can become pretty negative if your RD and team aren’t cohesive.

4.0

27 May 2026

Great benefits and pay, but limited remote options

Graduate assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Tuition Reimbursement Benefits Work-life Balance Competitive Pay

Cons

Lack of availability to do virtual or remote.

5.0

20 May 2026

Compassionate staff with good career growth opportunities

Peer health educator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Compassionate, helpful and caring staff that encourage career growth

Cons

None, decent paying job for a university

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