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 156 reviews)); "The people are great (most of them) and smart!" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great mission and colleagues." ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Culture and the feeling of doing important work" ((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 51 reviews)); "Management is poor, and they frown on risk takers and people who think outside the box." ((in 32 reviews)); "design and development teams are split in two cities and run by different managers" ((in 24 reviews)); "Extremely top heavy organization with too many layers of middle and upper management." ((in 14 reviews)); "frequent 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).

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663 reviews

5.0

Sep 4, 2024

Great organization with great mission.

Sr. director

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Mission Colleagues Work Culture Flexibility

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College Board Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board. It is wonderful to hear that you appreciate our mission, colleagues, work culture, and flexibility. As a self-sustaining, non-profit, we offer a strong compensation and benefits package that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. Your feedback helps us continue to improve.

1.0

Aug 23, 2024

Disappointing Technology Re-org

It software developer

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Pros

My feelings about College Board have changed with the new leadership but previously it was a good place for technology. The re-organization is sidelining the best leaders.

Cons

The recent leadership reorganization has led to a less diverse team, raising some concerns. Additionally, there’s been a noticeable shift in how successful, revenue-generating projects are being perceived, with increased oversight and a micromanagement approach. This has impacted the morale of the high-performing team that drove these successes, creating challenges in maintaining the same level of performance, especially after their contributions were not fully recognized.

College Board Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience on working at College Board. We acknowledge your concerns and recognize the crucial role a diverse team plays in our success and the success of those we serve. We are proud of the diversity and talent of our technology leadership team. Our goal is to create an environment where colleagues from all backgrounds can thrive, grow, and be recognized for their exceptional contributions. We appreciate your feedback in helping us improve and encourage you to discuss any concerns with your talent business partner if you haven’t already.

4.0

Aug 14, 2024

Great benefits, subpar management

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Benefits are great and include tuition reimbursement. Most employees are nice and willing to collaborate or help even if in different departments.

Cons

Management usually does consider the advise of team members who know the ins and outs of the daily work. 3 rounds of company layoffs within a 10 year period.

College Board Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board. We appreciate your recognition of our benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and the collaborative spirit among our employees. We hold management to a high bar and are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

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