Does Strayer University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Strayer University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Strayer University. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Strayer University?

50% of Strayer University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Strayer University 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Strayer University?

Admissions Officer (83) , Student Success Coach (28) , Adjunct Professor (21) , Campus Coordinator (19) , Teaching Assistant (17) , Academic Assistant (13) , Admissions Coordinator (12) , Professor (12) , Adjunct Faculty (9) , Admissions Advisor (9) , Admissions Representative (9) , Full Time Faculty (8) , Admissions (7) , Admissions Counselor (7) , Campus Dean (7)

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

"Benefits are good but that’s it" ((in 71 reviews)); "Met some great people I still talk to this day here" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great coworkers and lead instructor." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good benefits package." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great company culture, relaxed role, great management, great benefits" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 55 reviews)); "Low pay especially in the financial aid department" ((in 45 reviews)); "Overworked and no work life balance" ((in 21 reviews)); "The upper management doesn't really care about all that you do." ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours which don't include a lunch often leave you working 10 hour days sometimes more w your commute." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Strayer University redundancies in 2026?

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

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Strayer University Reviews

3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(705 total reviews)

Karl McDonnell

59% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Strayer University has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 705 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Strayer 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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705 reviews

5.0

16 Jun 2026

Great culture and management

Admissions officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great company culture, relaxed role, great management, great benefits

Cons

pay is a little low but thats expected with the role

5.0

26 May 2026

Negotiable salary for faculty with expertise

Adjunct faculty - business/international business

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Salary is negotiable for faculties with their expertise.

Cons

No cons on this institution, recommended

4.0

22 May 2026

Great teamwork and growth opportunities, but work gets mundane

Admission support associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great team work, plenty of opportunities for growth

Cons

Work can become mundane. Lots of changes back to back

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