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 and due to Covid remote work" ((in 146 reviews)); "The people are great (most of them) and smart!" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great mission and colleagues." ((in 32 reviews)); "+ Very good work/life balance" ((in 28 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((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 30 reviews)); "design and development teams are split in two cities and run by different managers" ((in 23 reviews)); "Frequent corporate reorganization and layoffs." ((in 12 reviews)); "Extreme favoritism toward certain group and bootlickers." ((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

Sep 3, 2025

Lack of interest in retaining talent

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work environment, decent benefits

Cons

Lack of professional growth or career advancement. Prefer outside talent over retaining current talent even for high performers

College Board Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience on working at College Board. We're glad to hear our flexible work policy and benefits have been a positive part of your experience. At College Board, we value our team members’ development and are continuously working to strengthen our internal mobility, provide clear career pathways, and recognize high performance. We also recognize that there is always room for improvement. Your input helps us better understand how we can more effectively support and retain our employees. We remain committed to creating an environment where talented individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow their careers within the organization.

2.0

Sep 2, 2025

Ok

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff are very nice to work with

Cons

Management need work to be effective

College Board Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience on working at College Board. We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with your colleagues. We also recognize your concerns about management and are committed to strengthening leadership to better support our teams. We encourage you to share your concerns with your talent business partner.

3.0

Aug 27, 2025

Great place for remote work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provide great benefits that allow for a good work/life balance

Cons

Lots of changes constantly and not in a streamlined/productive way

College Board Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad our benefits and remote work options are helping you maintain a strong work-life balance. Your feedback on how changes are implemented is valuable and helps us continue improving processes across the organization.

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