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 some what flexible" ((in 150 reviews)); "The people are great (most of them) and smart!" ((in 73 reviews)); "Great mission and colleagues." ((in 30 reviews)); "+ Very good work/life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great Culture and the feeling of doing important work" ((in 26 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 50 reviews)); "Management is poor, and they frown on risk takers and people who think outside the box." ((in 32 reviews)); "design and development teams are split in two cities and run by different managers" ((in 19 reviews)); "Frequent corporate reorganization and layoffs." ((in 12 reviews)); "Exceptionally woke company led by CEO w/liberal white savior complex" ((in 11 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

College Board reviews

3.6

56% would recommend to a friend

(662 total reviews)

David Coleman

66% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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College Board has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 662 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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662 reviews

1.0

Sep 24, 2024

Rewards the loudest

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, remote work, mission, and some of my colleagues

Cons

senior leadership is filled with people who are the loudest, not the best for the job. a lot of white girlbosses that can't handle criticism. very hard to get promoted.

College Board Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board. We use evidence-based practices and consistent criteria to hire, promote, and reward exceptional talent from all backgrounds. We hold senior leadership to high standards and strive to create an open, inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and heard especially when they have constructive feedback. We want you to have a better experience with College Board. If you haven’t already, please discuss your concerns with your talent business partner.

5.0

Sep 18, 2024

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Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very competitive environment, using AWS tools

Cons

no cons at all at CB

College Board Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your experience on working at College Board! We take pride in using the latest technologies to enhance and develop our digital products. Thanks for being part of our digital innovation and transformation!

5.0

Sep 15, 2024

Love CB

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and the teams you work with are intelligent

Cons

Documentation can be hard to find

College Board Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback on working at College Board. We value our collaborative, supportive, and innovative culture. We know how important documentation is and we are continuing to streamline our processes and resources. Thank you for your contributions and for being part of our mission!

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