Does College Board pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, College Board employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at College Board. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at College Board?

56% of College Board employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated College Board 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at College Board?

Director (66) , Associate Director (26) , Executive Director (24) , Software Engineer (19) , Assistant Director (15) , Senior Software Engineer (11) , Intern (8) , Senior Director (8) , Analyst (7) , Coordinator (7) , Graduate Student (7) , Manager (6) , Senior Engineer (6) , Associate (5) , Executive Assistant (5)

What are the pros of working at College Board according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits but people that have been there a long time never leave because of the benefits.." ((in 148 reviews)); "The people are great (most of them) and smart!" ((in 66 reviews)); "My colleagues are smart, talented, and hardworking." ((in 31 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at College Board according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership makes poor decisions on hiring incompetent people and laying off competent people." ((in 50 reviews)); "Management is poor, and they frown on risk takers and people who think outside the box." ((in 31 reviews)); "design and development teams are split in two cities and run by different managers" ((in 22 reviews)); "Short breaks, overworked, clueless upper management" ((in 12 reviews)); "Frequent corporate reorganization and layoffs." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about College Board layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed College Board locations?

New York , Reston , Washington , Chicago , Boston , Herndon , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Virginia Beach , Dallas , Houston , San Juan , San Diego , San Jose , Denver , Iowa City , Tampa , Union City , Falls Church , Astoria , Bronx , Brooklyn , Rochester , Phoenix , Las Cruces , Charlotte , Beaufort , Fuquay Varina , Raleigh , Austin

College Board reviews

3.6

56% would recommend to a friend

(663 total reviews)

David Coleman

66% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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College Board has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 663 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The College Board employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

663 reviews

4.0

Jun 12, 2025

Decent Place to Work

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good, Great Company Match - 401, Salary

Cons

Top Down Leadership - Silo approach although leadership says this is not the case. Lots of travel

College Board Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board. We’re glad to hear you find value in our benefits, 403b match, and compensation. Your feedback around leadership style and organizational structure is important. We recognize how important collaboration is and strive to break down silos.

4.0

Jun 2, 2025

Great benefits

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers great benefits.

Cons

There is limited opportunity for growth

College Board Response

12mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of service at College Board. We’re glad to know you value our health benefits. We also recognize the importance of career development and we remain committed to improving our efforts to ensure all employees feel supported in their growth.

3.0

May 19, 2025

Everything gets Managed up

Development lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has a great environment for learning and growth, with a team composed of talented individuals. Nevertheless, it appears that career advancement is heavily influenced by one's ability to navigate office politics and manage relationships with superiors. I've observed that some colleagues have successfully balanced dual roles as contractors without issue, provided they maintained a low profile and met expectations.

Cons

Leaders often kick off every 3-month release cycle by identifying potential issues, only to then swoop in and 'rescue' the project, garnering recognition and accolades for their heroics in a repetitive 'Superman effect.' This cycle of flagging problems and then resolving them just in time can be demotivating for talented individuals who feel undervalued and unempowered. To make matters worse, people are sometimes shuffled around to different teams, seemingly to keep them from gaining too much influence or continuity, further exacerbating the sense of disempowerment and frustration that drives talented people to seek opportunities elsewhere

College Board Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you found our environment supportive of learning and growth, and that you worked alongside a talented team. We believe recognition should come from the value of the work itself—not from visibility or politics. At our best, College Board fosters an environment where merit is seen, growth is supported, and leadership lifts others up. Feedback like yours pushes us to continue aligning with those ideals and ensure our practices reflect the fairness and respect every team member deserves.

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