Does Ascend Learning pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ascend Learning employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ascend Learning. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ascend Learning?

62% of Ascend Learning employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ascend Learning 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ascend Learning?

Client Executive (13) , Product Owner (10) , Software Engineer (10) , Sales (7) , Account Manager (6) , Marketing (6) , Product Manager (6) , Project Manager (6) , Business Analyst (5) , Client Account Manager (5) , Product Training Specialist (5) , Program Manager (5) , Test Developer (5) , Account Executive (4) , Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Ascend Learning according to real employee reviews?

"Some of the people are great and hard working." ((in 53 reviews)); "The benefits are great." ((in 34 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "unlimited PTO (that you are not penalized for actually using)" ((in 18 reviews)); "They are so family oriented and really care about their employees." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ascend Learning according to real employee reviews?

"working for management is absolutely horrible" ((in 22 reviews)); "They say there is a no retaliation policy but leadership and HR use it heavily." ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management is broken beyond repair." ((in 12 reviews)); "BU communication; but improving upon them." ((in 8 reviews)); "being or growth opportunities for their loyal and hard" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ascend Learning layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ascend Learning locations?

Leawood , Burlington , Gilbert , Minneapolis , Overland Park , Kansas City , New York , Kansas City , Boston , Scottsdale , Dexter , Brooklyn , Walnut Creek , Saint Louis , Chandler , Phoenix , Ann Arbor , San Francisco , Lenexa , Chicago , Mesa , Fort Worth , Houston , San Angelo , Oxford , Parsons , Carmel , Calabasas , Irvine , Los Angeles

Ascend Learning reviews

3.9

62% would recommend to a friend

(511 total reviews)

Greg Sebasky

58% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Ascend Learning has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 511 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ascend Learning employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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511 reviews

2.0

Nov 7, 2011

OK, but not great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Most current technology (computers) -Allowed to think outside the box -Great co-wokers -Great health insurance plans -Good 401k plans

Cons

- HORRIBLE HR department -Commute was horrible -Office was smelly -Upper managment never listened to any complaints -Pay was AWFUL, way below industry standards

2.0

Sep 10, 2011

meh

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Excellent skill at the highest levels. 2. Unique office space. 3. Engaging culture that balanced work and personal life

Cons

1. No interest in grooming future leaders 2. The commute is horrible and the company did not seem open to working remotely

2.0

Jul 24, 2010

horrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a great place for college graduates to get experience, but HR is a joke, and most management is inexperienced and does not have any support or training.

Cons

Over the past year that I have worked here this place has gotten worse.

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