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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at American University have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
American University employees are -83% more likely to recommend American University as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
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| 17% | Passives |
| 83% | Detractors |
Working at American University is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. American University employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Team have the most room for improvement, putting American University’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at American University was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at American University is rated D
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American University ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 2 American University employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping American University improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
What needs to change to make the company culture better?New president, new provost, an actual faculty governance structure.
American University is a university dedicated to national service.
| Headquarter | Washington, DC 20016 United States of America |
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| Website | www.american.edu/ |
| Founding Date | 1893 |
| Tel | (202) 885-1000 |
| Company Status | Private |
8 employees at American University have reviewed American University across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 American University employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at American University are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at American University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at American University are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at American University are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at American University believe the environment at American University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at American University is comfortably fast. About 34% of the employees at American University work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at American University are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of American University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 American University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
How much do people at American University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at American University is $92,701, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,968, or $41 per hour.
At American University, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,401 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,863 annually. Average American University salaries by department include: Finance at $91,952, Customer Support at $64,247, Sales at $135,741, and Operations at $124,464. Half of American University salaries are above $85,968.
3 employees at American University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at American University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $72k | $72k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $85k | $85k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $144k | $144k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $195k | $195k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $258k | $258k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $262k | $262k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at American University across various culture dimensions.
American University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. American University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is American University eNPS?
The eNPS for American University is -83
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in American University?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the Product in American University?
The average salaries for Product in American University is 170k
What are the benefits at American University?
American University perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space