Does Penn Foster Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penn Foster Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penn Foster Group. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penn Foster Group?

39% of Penn Foster Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penn Foster Group 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penn Foster Group?

Student Advocate (18) , Admissions Specialist (14) , Account Executive (13) , Instructor (12) , Grader (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Enrollment Advisor (6) , Student Services (6) , Career Advisor (5) , Instructional Designer (5) , Manager (5) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (4) , Admissions (3) , Client Success Manager (3) , Marketing (3)

What are the pros of working at Penn Foster Group according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people and teams" ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexibility, work from home, people" ((in 16 reviews)); "Some really great coworkers who care a lot about their work and about people" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great Culture and Values leading by example from the higher ups." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Penn Foster Group according to real employee reviews?

"Very low pay considering the credentials and experience required (Education Department)." ((in 30 reviews)); "It also seems that management cares about management and no one else." ((in 14 reviews)); "High employee turnover due to unreasonable and aggresive manager." ((in 11 reviews)); "The salary is a bit low." ((in 8 reviews)); "Low pay, no advancement opportunities, favoritism, toxicity" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Penn Foster Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Penn Foster Group locations?

Scranton , Lehi , Norcross , Boston , Chandler , Atlanta , New York , Salt Lake City , Pittsburgh , Lansing , Sherman , Waynesville , Columbus , Philadelphia , Rock Hill , Utahn , Utah , North Atlanta

Penn Foster Group reviews

2.5

39% would recommend to a friend

(278 total reviews)

Kermit Cook

65% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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Penn Foster Group has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 278 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Penn Foster Group employee rating is 33% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

278 reviews

5.0

Oct 16, 2025

Great company and mission

Senior marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership, smart and ambitious team members.

Cons

Work load can be a lot if you're a part of the smaller teams

Penn Foster Group Response

8mo

Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing our leadership and talented team members! We are continually evaluating workload distribution to ensure employees feel supported and set up for success. We appreciate you sharing your perspective as we work to maintain a balanced and collaborative work environment for all.

1.0

Oct 5, 2025

Management has changed.. not for the better!

Veterinary technician grader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, work from home

Cons

New management talks at you, demanding, not good at all. Lots of duties, very low pay.

Penn Foster Group Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the contributions you made during your time with us. We regularly review our pay practices to ensure they remain competitive and align with the contributions of our team members, and we are always looking for ways to strengthen communication and ensure our teams feel supported and fairly recognized. Your feedback helps guide these efforts, and your insight is appreciated. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Sep 30, 2025

Going through a transition

Student advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good teamwork and leadership team.

Cons

They let go many employees this year

Penn Foster Group Response

9mo

Thank you for highlighting the strengths of our teamwork and leadership. We recognize that organizational changes, including reductions in staff, can be difficult. These decisions are never taken lightly, and our focus remains on supporting our employees while positioning the company for long-term stability and growth. We appreciate you taking time to leave us your review!

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