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edX Company Culture
edX Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
edX's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
COutlook
C-CEO Rating
C-Environment
D+Executive Team
D+edX CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Anant Agarwal
64 /100
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Diversity at edX
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at edX have rated the company culture
Women at edX
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at edX have rated Work Culture, Happiness, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
edX eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-40
edX employees are -40% more likely to recommend edX as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at edX
Working at edX is rated below average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. edX employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting edX’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at edX was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at edX
D
Overall Company Culture at edX is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
edX ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 17 edX employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping edX improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From edX Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?You get to meet multiple people you get to work with
- What did you like most about the interview process?meeting so much of the team
- What is the best part about your compensation package?WFH Stipend $500 each month + $1,000 to spend as new-hire
Constructive Feedback From edX Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?No effort to match salary expectations with market rate. Not even remotely close to fair ballpark for the work being done. Lack of effort to grow or hire the right people for the team.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Because they need gullible recent grads that are inneficient yet everything to everyone
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?More women employed on predominately or all male teams. More women in managerial roles.
edX Company Information
edX Company Overview
Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is an online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering high-quality courses.
edX was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Anant Agarwal. Since its inception 14 years ago, edX has grown to 150 employees.
edX Mission, Vision & Values
edX Mission Statement
Increase access to high-quality education for everyone, everywhere Enhance teaching and learning on campus and online Advance teaching and learning through research
edX Values
Founded in 1904, ACCA's core values are: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. We believe that accountants bring value to economies in all stages of development. Our values are aligned to the needs of employers and we work to open up the profession to people of all backgrounds.
| Headquarter | 141 Portland Street Cambridge, MA 02139 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | edx.org |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | 617-324-4049 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.edx.org/careers |
| Social Sites |
edX Competitors
edX competitors include Pluralsight, Coursera, Udacity, and The Teaching Company. edX ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how edX compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
edX Employees
edX has 150 employees. 24 employees at edX have reviewed edX across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 24 edX employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at edX are generally satisfied with their total compensation at edX, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at edX are not very pleased with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at edX are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at edX believe the environment at edX is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at edX is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at edX work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at edX are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining edX - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining edX is that the company was prepared on their first day. edX employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
edX KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of edX's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 edX employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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edX CEO & Leadership
edX CEO - Anant Agarwal
64 /100
Anant’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Anant in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Anant Agarwal’s employees rank edX in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, in the Bottom 35% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 25% for Environment. Agarwal is generally unpopular with edX employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to edX’s competitors, Anant Agarwal ranks below both Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda and Pluralsight CEO Aaron Skonnard.
edX Leadership
The edX Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Anant Agarwal, Vice President Finance Peter Brau, and VP/ Head of Business Development Lee Rubenstein
Anant Agarwal CEO / President
Anant Agarwal serves as the CEO / President of edX.
Peter Brau Vice President Finance
Peter Brau serves as the Vice President Finance of edX.
Lee Rubenstein VP/ Head of Business Development
Lee Rubenstein serves as the VP/ Head of Business Development of edX.
edX Salaries
How much does edX pay?
How much do people at edX get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at edX is $66,161, or $31 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,091, or $60 per hour.
At edX, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $128,149 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $40,797 annually. Average edX salaries by department include: Customer Support at $66,211, Operations at $74,332, Admin at $41,032, and Marketing at $76,909. Half of edX salaries are above $126,091.
13 employees at edX rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 41 ratings) while 12 employees at edX rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $80k | $80k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $119k | $119k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $187k | $187k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $233k | $233k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $326k | $326k | 100th Percentile |
$66,161*
Average Compensation
$126,091*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
edX Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at edX
Diverse employees at edX score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing edX in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at edX across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
edX PTO
edX's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is edX's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. edX's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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edX Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in edX on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 22% | |
Operations | 11% | |
Engineering | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 33% | |
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Seattle | 33% | |
Holden | 11% | |
New York City | 11% | |
Livingston | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding edX
What is edX address?
edX location is at 141 Portland Street
Who is the CEO of edX?
edX CEO is Anant Agarwal, their score by employees is 64
What is edX eNPS?
The eNPS for edX is -40
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in edX?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 78k
What are the salaries in the Sales in edX?
The average salaries for Sales in edX is 104k
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