Penn State reviews

4.2

77% would recommend to a friend

(4,981 total reviews)
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Eric J. Barron

72% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Penn State has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4,981 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Penn State 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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5K reviews
2.0
Nov 6, 2025

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Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with a supportive team, fast communication, and high-quality results. Would definitely work with them again!

Cons

Sometimes project timelines slip and communication can be inconsistent during busy periods. Overall still a good experience.

3.0
Nov 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, excellent benefits, Work Life Balance

Cons

ARL is nothing more than a "But-In-a-Seat" Contractor. Government Leads don't want a Senior Advisor; they want a contractor to keep their heads down and produce products. Most Government Leads are typical "Slow-Roll" Feds that are more concerned about their career than doing what is right!

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