Does Howard University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Howard University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Howard University. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Howard University?

67% of Howard University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Howard University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howard University?

Research Assistant (21) , Administrative Assistant (20) , Graduate Research Assistant (17) , Assistant Professor (15) , Postdoctoral Fellow (14) , Teaching Assistant (12) , Lecturer (11) , Associate Professor (10) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (8) , Program Manager (8) , Resident Assistant (8) , Director (7) , Graduate Assistant (7) , Graduate Student (6) , Intern (6)

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

"The people are great." ((in 28 reviews)); "great staff and co" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great opportunity to educate African American students and other students of color." ((in 14 reviews)); "and a good work life balance if you organize your classes correctly" ((in 14 reviews)); "this job has flexible hours" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"low pay and you will have to do more than one person's job if positions are vacant without compensation." ((in 28 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 20 reviews)); "low salary and many miscommunication" ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper Management is cliquish and if they do not like you, they will force a resignation" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good talent can be stifled by poor leadership" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Howard University redundancies in 2026?

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

Howard University Reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(554 total reviews)

Sidney A. Ribeau

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Ethnic group

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Howard University has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 554 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Howard 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

554 reviews

3.0

Jun 24, 2026

Good benefits and flexibility, but communication needs improvement

Librarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, holidays, and flexible scheduling.

Cons

Lack of transparency, communication issues, no bonus pay

3.0

Jun 18, 2026

Good work-life balance, but toxic environment hinders growth

Research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

There is Great Work Life Balance. The benefits are pretty good.

Cons

The work environment can be very toxic. The organization is extremely top heavy which prevents opportunities for real growth. Business processes are antiquated which negatively impacts efficiency and productivity.

3.0

Jun 4, 2026

Good work environment, but slow purchasing process

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The work environment at Howard University is good.

Cons

The electronic component purchasing process is too lengthy. For robotics and embedded systems research, it is a major hurdle

Viewing 1 - 3 of 554 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

University of Toronto

3.8★Compensation and benefits

University of British Columbia

3.8★Compensation and benefits

University of Alberta

3.7★Compensation and benefits

McMaster University

3.9★Compensation and benefits

Jobs at Howard University

Assistant Registrar, Records & Registration

Special Collections Librarian

Admissions and Student Engagement Specialist