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Covista

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Covista reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(524 total reviews)
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Stephen Beard

48% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Covista has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 524 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Covista employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.8 stars).

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524 reviews
5.0
Jun 15, 2026

Mission driven higher education organization focused on student outcomes and the needs of the healthcare system

Senior director, business intelligence
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Pros

Covista has a strong, authentic focus on its students and their success. There’s a shared sense of purpose in helping learners achieve meaningful educational and career outcomes, which makes the work feel impactful. The environment is highly collaborative—teams genuinely support one another, and there’s an openness to sharing ideas and solving problems together. Additionally, the organization promotes a healthy work-life balance, which allows employees to stay productive while maintaining personal well-being.

Cons

The in-office requirement of four days per week may be a drawback for some. That said, I personally find value in the face-to-face collaboration and camaraderie it creates, which helps strengthen team relationships and drive better outcomes.

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Covista Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve experienced the strong sense of purpose around student success, as well as the collaboration and support across teams—those are core to our culture at Covista. We also appreciate your perspective on the in-office experience. We recognize that different work styles vary, and we remain focused on creating an environment that supports both collaboration and overall well-being. Thank you as well for reinforcing the importance of keeping students at the center of our decisions. We appreciate your contributions and your continued dedication to our mission.
2.0
Jun 5, 2026

Great benefits and people, but poor leadership decisions

Marketing senior specialist
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Pros

great benefits - health insurance, 6% 401k match, unlimited PTO (may have changed this recently) excellent people - worked with several colleagues both in my department and adjacent.

Cons

abysmal leadership at the very top levels (major disconnect): decisions from the highest up at the company are made to cut costs in the short-term (batches of surprise layoffs) without considering value of the ones laid off. This not only happened to me but several others I know that were high-value contributors. They also spanned across business hierarchy (VPs, Directors, Specialists, etc.). To me this is a robotic procedure that aims to solely benefit shareholder value. "Solely" is the key word - the way it is being done is too tunnel vision and is not considering the longterm impact. the company also shifts the roles of current employees across the 5 institutions with little or no notice. I've experienced this, but also several colleagues. The roles are mostly the same, but each school is unique and has different ways of working internally. This can also be a positive as you learn more, but the learning curve takes time and it can be chaotic at first due to little/no notice time. Compensation & promotion opportunities: Starting compensation is great, but that's about it unless you get promoted. Promotion frequency varies among departments and depends on how each school performs

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Covista Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear you valued the benefits and had a positive experience with your colleagues. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around leadership decisions, workforce changes, and communication on role transitions. We recognize how challenging these experiences can be, and your feedback is important. We remain committed to listening and improving as we continue to evolve. We appreciate your contributions and wish you all the best moving forward.
3.0
May 27, 2026

Decent until you get laid off

Director
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Pros

Good people who really care about the students and the work they are doing. Agile company willing to listen. Good swag.

Cons

Got absolutely blindsided with layoff despite doing good work in an institution that wasn't underperforming. Guess that's just corporate America in 2026. Pay is just ok, and benefits are kind of bad.

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Covista Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you connected with colleagues who care deeply about students and the work they do. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience with the layoff. Workforce changes are never easy, and we recognize the impact they have on individuals. We also appreciate your candid feedback around compensation and benefits. We appreciate the contributions you made during your time with us and wish you the best moving forward.
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