Cengage reviews

2.9

31% would recommend to a friend

(2,405 total reviews)
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Michael Hansen

39% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Cengage has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,405 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cengage employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Oct 17, 2025

Great CEO

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great work/life balance, decent pay, executive team is approachable and transparent.

Cons

Not a lot of upward movement

4.0
Oct 16, 2025

Used to be great

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Pros

Had great benefits and extra programs

Cons

Uncertain future with ownership now that it is owned by PE

1.0
Oct 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Decent benefits Christmas to New Years off

Cons

Constant layoffs No strategy High pressure Outsourcing and offshoring everything possible

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