Does Worcester Polytech pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Worcester Polytech employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Worcester Polytech. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Worcester Polytech?

91% of Worcester Polytech employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Worcester Polytech 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Worcester Polytech?

Research Assistant (87) , Teaching Assistant (44) , Graduate Research Assistant (21) , Graduate Assistant (16) , Graduate Student (15) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (15) , Student Assistant (15) , Peer Learning Assistant (14) , Lab Assistant (10) , Student Worker (9) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Assistant Director (8) , PhD Student (8) , Postdoctoral Fellow (8) , Assistant Professor (5)

What are the pros of working at Worcester Polytech according to real employee reviews?

"WPI is an awesome school and the people in these departments are great" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great benefits like HSA and retirement contributions and many days off." ((in 23 reviews)); "Flexible hours to work in the office during school and 40hrs of work during summers." ((in 22 reviews)); "Friendly faculty and staff dedicated to helping students succeed." ((in 18 reviews)); "Nice campus to work on and a good area of the city." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Worcester Polytech according to real employee reviews?

"but the salary is low" ((in 24 reviews)); "Management pushed back against graduate student unions" ((in 7 reviews)); "Not good money" ((in 6 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 3 reviews))

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Teaching Assistant - Graduate Teaching Assistant Worcester Polytech Employee Review

5.0

Feb 16, 2018

Graduate teaching assistant

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Pros

Interesting work, good relation with professors

Cons

Can be time demanding. Especially if you are pursuing PhD which takes a lot out from you.

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5.0

May 22, 2026

Graduate research assistant

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Pros

Flexible, great professors, strong union

Cons

Project oriented, benefits ok for graduate worker but not great

4.0

Jul 8, 2026

Research assistant

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Pros

Lots to learn, some great mentors, gave my resume an excellent boost and confidence a major push. Became very confident in my skills and provided valuable connections.

Cons

You work independently often, especially when discovered to be fine on your own, even if you might need the mentorship

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