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

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College Board reviews

3.6

56% would recommend to a friend

(663 total reviews)

David Coleman

66% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

663 reviews

2.0

Mar 26, 2025

so so organization

Executive director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits including dependent tuition (although the allowance hasnt changed in years and cant keep up with rising tuition)

Cons

Frequent layoffs, little work-life balance. Expected to respond to emails in the evenings and weekends, and even on vacation. Very "cliquey" and those that are favorites get promoted.

College Board Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board. We're especially glad our benefits including the dependent tuition benefit made a difference for you. We also take concerns about work-life balance and fairness in advancement seriously. While we’ve made progress, we know there’s more to do to ensure employees can grow, contribute, and feel supported. Your insights help us improve, and we truly appreciate them. If you have not already, please share your concerns with your talent business partner.

4.0

Mar 7, 2025

Nice place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote options for full time work

Cons

Not enough info shared down

College Board Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board! We are glad that you enjoy the flexibility of working remotely. Your feedback around information sharing helps us grow, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. Transparency is important to us, and we strive to ensure all employees have what they need for success.

5.0

Mar 7, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a mission driven company to clear a path for all students to own their future. Also, employees are well respected and appreciated by the leadership.

Cons

Salary might be lower than for profit companies.

College Board Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board! We're glad to hear that our mission to clear a path for all students resonates with you and we're proud to foster a culture of respect and belonging. As a self-sustaining nonprofit with global impact, we are uniquely positioned to offer competitive pay relative to our market. Thank you for being part of our mission!

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