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 154 reviews)); "The people are great (most of them) and smart!" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 27 reviews)); "Great mission and colleagues." ((in 25 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 49 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 21 reviews)); "Short breaks, overworked, clueless upper management" ((in 13 reviews)); "Frequent corporate reorganization and layoffs." ((in 13 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

Nov 28, 2023

Good company

Ux designer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work life balance. fully remote company.

Cons

hard to promote. non competitive salaries.

College Board Response

2y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on working at College Board. It is great to hear that you enjoy your managers and the flexibility of working remotely. We seek to continue improving and refining our promotions process. We also encourage you to read more about our Compensation Philosophy on MyBoard. We offer competitive salaries that align with the external market. Location, relevant experience/expertise, and internal equity are additional factors we look at as well when determining salary.

2.0

Nov 17, 2023

Looking back

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I made some good friends working there and overall it was a learning experience like everything in life.

Cons

It's taken me a while to gather my thoughts on my time at the College Board. Looking back, I'm disheartened by the way my manager handled our team. Having gained managerial experience elsewhere, I've come to realize that prioritizing the team's well-being and growth is paramount. During my nearly 4-year tenure, despite delivering exceptional results for the organization, my efforts were barely acknowledged with a meager 2% raise and no recognition. Reflecting on that period, it's evident how my manager aimed to keep me down. The leadership was lacking, especially considering the significance of the work we were doing. Now, as a parent guiding my teen through the college application process, I'm seeing firsthand the exorbitant fees charged to families, juxtaposed with the unfair treatment of employees. It's disheartening because I once believed in David Coleman's progressive vision, hoping for a workplace where employees' happiness and well-being were prioritized.

College Board Response

2y

Thanks for the feedback on your time at College Board. We strive to make this a great place to work and we’re sorry that we didn’t meet your expectations. Your experience is not what we want for our employees. We hold managers to a high bar and they are expected to lead as well as engage high-performing teams. We are disappointed to hear that you did not feel supported in your growth. Your feedback will help us continue to work to ensure that employees from all backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive and grow with us.

4.0

Nov 15, 2023

Supportive management

Clinical manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive management, flexible hours, good pay

Cons

Overall company mission changed during my time there

College Board Response

2y

Thanks for sharing your experience—your feedback helps us make College Board a better place to work. We are happy to know that you feel supported by management. As you know, "Be a great boss" is one of our core competencies and managers are critical to enabling people to do their best work. Our mission is still focused on connecting students to college success and opportunity. We encourage you to utilize our Gallup engagement survey and clarity surveys to share anonymous feedback to help us improve.

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