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UC San Diego Retention Score

UC San Diego is in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave UC San Diego if they were offered a job for more money while 53% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of UC San Diego's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 50% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks UC San Diego's Retention

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In the Bottom 20% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 20% of 54 Nearby Companies in San Diego
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2nd place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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D59 / 100

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Who Ranks UC San Diego's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 82/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 73/100

Gender - Female 66/100

Who Ranks UC San Diego's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Caucasian 42/100

Department - Engineering 44/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 46/100

UC San Diego Retention At a Glance

UC San Diego's Retention score is rated a "D" by 25 employees. The category helps understand UC San Diego's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, UC San Diego's Retention score has remained steady at 59/100. UC San Diego ranks in 2nd place versus 3 competitors which include Scripps Health, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and CV Sciences. The Engineering department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

UC San Diego's Retention score is in the Bottom 20% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 20% compared to 54 nearby companies in San Diego.

UC San Diego's Retention Trendline

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How UC San Diego's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	25%
Never	25%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	100%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	100%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

UC San Diego's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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UC San Diego ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

UC San Diego's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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20%

UC San Diego ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies in San Diego for Retention Score.

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