


Diverse employees at Vanderbilt University have rated Manager, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Vanderbilt University have rated Professional Development, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Vanderbilt University employees are -13% more likely to recommend Vanderbilt University as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Vanderbilt University is rated below average by 42 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vanderbilt University employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Vanderbilt University’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Nashville, TN. See below in detail how working at Vanderbilt University was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vanderbilt University is rated C
Last updated 9 days ago
Vanderbilt University ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 28 Vanderbilt University employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vanderbilt University improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Getting to meet various people across multiple department units
What did you like most about the interview process?Opportunity to meet with multiple people
What makes you most happy at work?The compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunities for upward mobility.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My compensation is not in line with my peers at other companies in similar roles.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I do an incredible amount of work for relatively low pay. this has been getting better but still underpaid
Vanderbilt University is a top private research university of about 6,500 undergraduates and 5,300 graduate and professional students. It is home to Peabody College, currently ranked one of the top Graduate Schools of Education according to U.S. News & World Report. The university comprises 10 schools, a distinguished medical center, a public policy center and The Freedom Forum First Amendment Center. Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development as well as a full range of graduate and professional degrees. The university is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top 15 universities by publications such as U.S. News & World Report, with several programs and disciplines ranking in the top 10.
| Headquarter | Nashville, TN 37203 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | vanderbilt.edu/ |
| Tel | (615) 322-7311 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Vanderbilt University has 17944 employees. 42 employees at Vanderbilt University have reviewed Vanderbilt University across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 9 days ago.
Overall, the 42 Vanderbilt University employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vanderbilt University are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Vanderbilt University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vanderbilt University are pleased with their team. 42 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Vanderbilt University are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vanderbilt University believe the environment at Vanderbilt University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vanderbilt University is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at Vanderbilt University work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Vanderbilt University are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Nashville, TN about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Nashville, TN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 Vanderbilt University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Vanderbilt University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
How much do people at Vanderbilt University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vanderbilt University is $87,491, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,109, or $51 per hour.
At Vanderbilt University, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $115,144 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,038 annually. Average Vanderbilt University salaries by department include: Operations at $81,630, Design at $71,795, HR at $89,756, and Marketing at $78,910. Half of Vanderbilt University salaries are above $106,109.
22 employees at Vanderbilt University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 75 ratings) while 22 employees at Vanderbilt University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings).
Last updated 23 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $84k | $84k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $255k | $255k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $347k | $347k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Vanderbilt University score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Vanderbilt University in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vanderbilt University across various culture dimensions.
Vanderbilt University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Vanderbilt University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University CEO is Jeffrey Balser, their score by employees is 66
What is Vanderbilt University eNPS?
The eNPS for Vanderbilt University is -13
What is the salary for HR Manager in Vanderbilt University?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Vanderbilt University?
The average salaries for Business Development in Vanderbilt University is 102k
How many employees work in Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University has 17944 employees