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Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is an online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering high-quality courses. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 318

CEO: Anant Agarwal

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edX Retention Score

edX is in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 33% of employees would not leave edX if they were offered a job for more money while 59% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 33% of edX's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 67% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks edX's Retention

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20%
In the Bottom 20% of 2026 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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15%
In the Bottom 15% of 272 Nearby Companies in Boston
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4th place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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D57 / 100

Jan

Who Ranks edX's Retention the Highest?

Gender - Female 60/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 56/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 51/100

Who Ranks edX's Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Male 51/100

edX Retention At a Glance

edX's Retention score is rated a "D" by 22 employees. The category helps understand edX's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, edX's Retention score has remained steady at 57/100. edX ranks in 4th place versus 4 competitors which include Pluralsight, Coursera, Udacity, and The Teaching Company.

edX's Retention score is in the Bottom 20% of 2026 similar sized companies (51-200 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 15% compared to 272 nearby companies in Boston.

edX's Retention Trendline

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How edX's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	25%
Never	75%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	50%
Neutral	25%
Insecure	25%
Very Insecure	0%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	33%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	34%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

edX's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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20%

edX ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Retention Score.

edX's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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15%

edX ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies in Boston for Retention Score.

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