Does Kaplan University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kaplan University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kaplan University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kaplan University?

42% of Kaplan University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kaplan University 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kaplan University?

Admissions Advisor (76) , Adjunct Professor (21) , Admissions Representative (18) , Education Advisor (9) , Director (8) , Senior Admissions Advisor (7) , Admissions Advisor II (6) , Director of Admissions (6) , Academic Advisor (5) , Adjunct Faculty (5) , Adjunct Instructor (5) , Manager (5) , Associate Director of Admissions (4) , Financial Aid Officer (4) , Military Admissions Advisor (4)

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

"Benefits were good... that is really all the pros" ((in 50 reviews)); "The pay is good and hours can be flexable." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with in a mostly low stressful environment" ((in 20 reviews)); "great benefits and pay, good opportunities if you are willing to relocate, great training" ((in 13 reviews)); "Salary was competitive." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Management have no clue and non" ((in 41 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 16 reviews)); "Constant layoffs" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management has no idea of what is going on beneath their noses." ((in 14 reviews)); "The managerial staff was incompetent; there was lots of staff drama and obvious favoritism." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kaplan University redundancies in 2026?

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

Kaplan University Reviews

3.0

42% would recommend to a friend

(510 total reviews)

Dr. Betty Vandenbosch

70% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Kaplan University has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 510 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Kaplan University 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

510 reviews

1.0

7 Nov 2015

A college created by lawyers to manipulate government funding...

Associate director of admissions

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I made over 100K per year..

Cons

I defrauded the government and everyone I sold this program too. My wife at the time told me to look at our life and out home... it was all funded by financial aid. Kaplan executives will argue that they are giving educational/career opportunities to people who would not normally have them. The truth is Kaplan University sought out the most financially destitute people regardless of whether they were prepared for college because our politically correct government will unbiased-ly pay for education. From VP's snorting cocaine to commission based compensation for 9 years I saw it all. I was as guilty as anyone. I feel dirty thinking about it. I learned a lesson in karma and I now live with principle and integrity at the forefront of my life. I owe Kaplan in a way. I've experienced the dregs of humanity from top to bottom.

2.0

10 May 2016

Sinking Ship

Admissions advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free education, lifelong friendships , The training I recieved was the best however when I left efforts to coach and train had endedq

Cons

I jumped ship last year as I witnessed every positive that had attracted me to KU become a negative. Management has made many unhealthy decisions that have depleted the organization of quality people. When you witness the best leaders and advisors leaving for other companies you know something is wrong. Many advisors have inflated salaries and earn even triple of what newer employees make even if the newer employee out performs. The upside down salaries are known by all and is very demoralizing. Rules and policies change weekly and then change again. People are scared and confused of what happens next and most are seeking employment and searching for other jobs. All it takes is to visit the campus and see the empty parking lot and see rows of empty desks to know that this is not a growing organization. A very , very sad situation because this once was a thriving, happy environment full of loyal and happy advisors.

1.0

17 Mar 2017

Death Spiral

Executive director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Work from home possibilities, a few nice colleagues

Cons

Incompetent management that goes to the very top of KHPE, lack of vision, reliance on outdated ways of recruiting students, execs who don't understand higher ed, marketing team that is a total cluster

Viewing 1 - 3 of 510 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

3.6★Compensation and benefits