Is Kaplan a good company to work for?

Kaplan has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,795 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Kaplan to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kaplan have been left by employees working as Student Brand Ambassador , Campus Representative and LSAT Instructor .

Does Kaplan pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kaplan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kaplan. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kaplan?

66% of Kaplan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kaplan 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kaplan?

Instructor (62) , Student Brand Ambassador (55) , Teacher (48) , Tutor (46) , Manager (41) , MCAT Instructor (36) , Director (29) , Admissions Advisor (27) , LSAT Instructor (22) , Student Advisor (20) , Admissions Representative (19) , Talent Coach (19) , Campus Representative (16) , Lecturer (16) , Customer Service Representative (15)

What are the pros of working at Kaplan according to real employee reviews?

"Great for people who are not afraid to jump in and work." ((in 200 reviews)); "The benefits are good if you can get yourself enough work for your hours to qualify for them." ((in 125 reviews)); "The hours are flexible and you get to choose which classes you wish to teach." ((in 88 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 86 reviews)); "Flexible hours, work from home and on campus." ((in 68 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kaplan according to real employee reviews?

"HR management is poor very poor." ((in 161 reviews)); "coming (generally only awarded after many years) and the pay is very low." ((in 153 reviews)); "They hire inexperienced people at a low salary and lock them in with policies that only allow for small % increases annually" ((in 83 reviews)); "very little training given to new instructors" ((in 39 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and does not accept constructive feedback from employees." ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kaplan layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Kaplan layoffs and their outlook for job security at Kaplan in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Kaplan locations?

New York , Fort Lauderdale , Chicago , Orlando , La Crosse , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Boston , Atlanta , San Diego , Alpharetta , Washington , Sacramento , Philadelphia , Dallas , Houston , Austin , Tampa , Newark , Phoenix , Charlotte , San Antonio , Berkeley , White Plains , College Station , Nashville , Columbus , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Indianapolis

Kaplan reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,589 total reviews)

Andrew S. Rosen

77% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,589 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Kaplan has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,589 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kaplan employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

Mar 1, 2011

Company who doesn't support their employees to be in win-win situations. This is all prior to acquisition.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Start-up Constant change New acquisition which will help with revenue and leadership issues, hopefully Fast paced Helping at risk students get a high school education (some graduates are the first in their family to graduate from high school)

Cons

Lack of strong leadership Leaders not held accountable Communications are weak therefore employees start to create their own explanations/stories Overload employees with work and a lack of support to accomplish their job Virtual company, but headquarter employees can not work from home, only the virtual employees Minimal training is provided in some jobs in too short of a period of time to assess new knowledge and be successful Set new hires up to either sink or just have their head a little above water

3.0

Feb 23, 2011

It was a very busy time, but I learned a lot.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is growing very quickly, so there is the ability to take on new responsibilities and roles if you have the interest. You really are helping some students, which is gratifying.

Cons

It can be a very combative atmosphere, and some of the long-time employees are less than professional. You really need a thick skin to operate well within the organization.

2.0

Feb 16, 2011

greatly improved my communication skills

Campus marketing representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very flexible, and better because they want you to work on campus.

Cons

Expect rejections and rude people while asking for leads

Viewing 2449 - 2451 of 2,589 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

McGraw Hill

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Ultimate Medical Academy

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

NIIT Limited

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

College Board

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Kaplan

Student Content Creator

Phoenix, AZ

View job

Student Content Creator

Phoenix, AZ

View job

Business Development Representative (One-on-One Advising)

Remote

View job

National Counselor Examination Exam Question Reviewer

United States

View job

Student Content Creator

New York, NY

View job

Kaplan

Kaplan reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Company who doesn't support their employees to be in win-win situations. This is all prior to acquisition.

It was a very busy time, but I learned a lot.

greatly improved my communication skills

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Kaplan

Kaplan reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Kaplan reviews FAQs

Company ratings over time

Jobs at Kaplan