Duquesne University Reviews

Pros

Rewarding, the faculty is quite flexible and engaging.

Cons

I haven't faced any such cons as of now.

Pros

You get a ton of vacation if you're salary. The time off over the holidays is really nice, plus the extra holidays like good Friday and All Saints day.

Cons

It used to be that the low salary was acceptable because the benefits were so good and the worklife balance was wonderful. But within the past few years everyone across campus seems to be working every night and weekend. There's lots of panic and stress that is making interactions with coworkers really negative. No one seems happy to be here. Honestly everyone seems to hate each other. Most of us are working 50-60 hours a week when we are only paid for 35. At a position not in academia you could make 50 to 100% more for less hours. And we no longer get that high 401K match either-there is no match at all. Insurance is expensive. You have to pay for parking and sometimes there isn't even a parking space available when you arrive. Depending on your department you can get a great manager or a really bad one. Especially during the coronavirus the president doesnt seem to care about the employees or students, only making money. There's no transparency. Its still really expensive if you want to use tuition remission to get a degree. They put up with bad employees just because they have been here forever. Most good employees leave in a few yrs.

Pros

Pharmacy school and full of research experience

Cons

The requirement for graduation as a PhD is too high

Pros

Awesome experience love this company.

Cons

Nothing wrong at all, great!

Pros

I love working in Duquesne's Campus Ministry department. I am able to complete my own work for school and I also feel rewarded helping my supervisors with tasks they need to be accomplished.

Cons

I have no cons for this position

Pros

Small classes, Nice professors and a small campus

Cons

not diverse, and I would say not a school to grow as an individual as there is not much done apart from attending classes

Pros

Generally friendly population of people who seem to care about one another. It's not difficult to get through the programs if you work hard which most of the grad students do. Usually the most you can expect from a screw-up is a slap on the wrist. If you have a PI who likes you and/or sticks up for you, you usually get a second chance on a failed defense. Small school equals low stress.

Cons

Departments are not run consistently, often conflict avoidance seems to dictate decision-making. If a professor does something wrong (like someone who just stops communicating with their students entirely) the most they get is a slap on the wrist. Small school equals low funding depending on your PI and few networking opportunities exist outside of Pgh unless you travel to conferences regularly. Paying for parking takes about a grand of your income each year unless you get a busspass for carless people. Which also costs about a grand.

Pros

Students were great to work with

Cons

Pay per class ok but can earn more elsewhere