Vanderbilt University Culture | Comparably
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. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
39
TOTAL
RATINGS
433

Vanderbilt University Company Culture

Vanderbilt University Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.1/5
Vanderbilt University's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Vanderbilt University CEO

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Jeffrey Balser Vanderbilt University's CEO
Jeffrey Balser
68 /100

Diversity at Vanderbilt University

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Diverse employees at Vanderbilt University have rated Manager, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Vanderbilt University

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at Vanderbilt University have rated Professional Development, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Vanderbilt University eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-10

Vanderbilt University employees are -10% more likely to recommend Vanderbilt University as a great place to work

31%Promoters
28%Passives
41%Detractors

Working at Vanderbilt University

Working at Vanderbilt University is rated below average by 39 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vanderbilt University employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Vanderbilt University’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% 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

C-

Overall Company Culture at Vanderbilt University is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

Vanderbilt University ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score

Vanderbilt University Employee Reviews

Out of 19 Vanderbilt University employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vanderbilt University improve their work culture.

94%
6%
Positive Reviews94%
Constructive Feedback6%

Positive Reviews From Vanderbilt University Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    It felt more like a conversation instead of an interrogation.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The name carries a lot of weight in the industry.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    I have autonomy to try new ideas.

Constructive Feedback From Vanderbilt University Employees

  • 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 Company Information

Vanderbilt University Mission, Vision & Values

Vanderbilt University Mission & Values

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.

HeadquarterNashville, TN 37203
United States of America
Websitevanderbilt.edu/
Tel(615) 322-7311
Company StatusPrivate
Social Sites
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Vanderbilt University employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Vanderbilt University report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
75% of Vanderbilt University employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
40% of Vanderbilt University employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Vanderbilt University employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
77% of Vanderbilt University employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Vanderbilt University Employees

Vanderbilt University has 17944 employees. 39 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 months ago.

Overall, the 39 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 generally satisfied with their team. 39 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 69% 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.

Joining Vanderbilt University - Employee Onboarding

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.

Vanderbilt University KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Vanderbilt University Salaries

How much does Vanderbilt University pay?

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: Sales at $106,901, IT at $105,091, HR at $89,756, and Operations at $81,630. Half of Vanderbilt University salaries are above $106,109.

20 employees at Vanderbilt University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 69 ratings) while 20 employees at Vanderbilt University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$84k
$84k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$104k
$104k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$168k
$168k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$255k
$255k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$271k
$271k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$347k
$347k100th Percentile
$87,491*
Average Compensation
$106,109*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Vanderbilt University Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Vanderbilt University

Diverse employees at Vanderbilt University score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Vanderbilt University in the Bottom 20% 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.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 69/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Vanderbilt University Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Vanderbilt University PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time33%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution33%
Childcare34%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo75%
$1000 -$1500/mo25%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Vanderbilt University

Who is the CEO of Vanderbilt University?

Vanderbilt University CEO is Jeffrey Balser, their score by employees is 68

What is Vanderbilt University eNPS?

The eNPS for Vanderbilt University is -10

What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Vanderbilt University?

Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 63k

What are the salaries in the Finance in Vanderbilt University?

The average salaries for Finance in Vanderbilt University is 74k

How many employees work in Vanderbilt University?

Vanderbilt University has 17944 employees

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