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Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, is a premier provider of educational services for individuals, schools, and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is a pioneer in the for-profit education industry, with a brand name that is synonymous with quality, innovation and integrity. Kaplan offers a wide range of products and services for learners of all ages - from kindergarten students mastering basic skills to professionals looking for career advancement. read more
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Kaplan Company Culture

Kaplan Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
Kaplan's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Kaplan CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Andrew S. Rosen Kaplan's CEO
Andrew S. Rosen
62 /100

Diversity at Kaplan

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Diverse employees at Kaplan have rated Work Culture, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Kaplan

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Women at Kaplan have rated Environment, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

Kaplan 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-31

Kaplan employees are -31% more likely to recommend Kaplan as a great place to work

16%Promoters
37%Passives
47%Detractors

Working at Kaplan

Working at Kaplan is rated below average by 29 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kaplan employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Kaplan’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL. See below in detail how working at Kaplan was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Kaplan

C

Overall Company Culture at Kaplan is rated C

Last updated months ago

Bottom
40%

Kaplan ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 29 Employees

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Kaplan Employee Reviews

Out of 21 Kaplan employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kaplan improve their work culture.

95%
5%
Positive Reviews95%
Constructive Feedback5%

Positive Reviews From Kaplan Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Autonomy and flexibility support of additional education
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Brandon Jones - just there to cut jobs and save money. UNFORTUNATELY, he does it well. John Polstein - great guy. Very smart and great personality. A born leader who actually knows what he's doing and communicates it very well. I believe in him. Sam Slater - a jokester who doesn't do squat.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Great commission plan - it pays very well with lots of kickers

Constructive Feedback From Kaplan Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The insurance is WAY overpriced and there is no vision plan. But, you do get benefits after 30 days, so that's nice.

Kaplan Company Information

Kaplan Company Overview

Kaplan was founded in 1938 and its current CEO is Andrew S. Rosen. Since its inception 88 years ago, Kaplan has grown to 10279 employees.

Kaplan Mission, Vision & Values

Kaplan Mission & Values

Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, is a premier provider of educational services for individuals, schools, and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is a pioneer in the for-profit education industry, with a brand name that is synonymous with quality, innovation and integrity. Kaplan offers a wide range of products and services for learners of all ages - from kindergarten students mastering basic skills to professionals looking for career advancement.

HeadquarterFort Lauderdale, FL 33309
United States of America
Websitewww.kaplan.com/
Founding Date1938
Tel954-515-3993
Company StatusPrivate
Social Sites

Kaplan Competitors

Kaplan competitors include Stanford health care and Sylvan Learning Systems. Kaplan ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kaplan compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Stanford health care's Logo
    Stanford health care
    3.4/5
  2. #2
    Kaplan's Logo
    Kaplan
    3.2/5
  3. #3
    Sylvan Learning Systems' Logo
    Sylvan Learning Systems
    3.0/5
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Kaplan Employees

Kaplan has 10279 employees. 29 employees at Kaplan have reviewed Kaplan 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 29 Kaplan employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Kaplan are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Kaplan, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Kaplan are pleased with their team. 29 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Kaplan are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Kaplan believe the environment at Kaplan is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kaplan is moderate. About 83% of the employees at Kaplan work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Kaplan are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Kaplan employees generally work 8.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Kaplan report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Kaplan employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Kaplan employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
83% of Kaplan employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Kaplan - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Fort Lauderdale, FL about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Fort Lauderdale, FL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

Kaplan KPIs and OKRs

At Kaplan 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Kaplan's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Kaplan employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Kaplan Salaries

How much does Kaplan pay?

How much do people at Kaplan get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kaplan is $132,421, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,202, or $65 per hour.

At Kaplan, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $217,120 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,238 annually. Average Kaplan salaries by department include: Business Development at $159,986, Finance at $107,283, Legal at $197,888, and Engineering at $148,799. Half of Kaplan salaries are above $135,202.

8 employees at Kaplan rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 7 employees at Kaplan rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Kaplan employees include job titles like IT Manager and IT Support Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from Kaplan employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$70k
$70k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$102k
$102k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$134k
$134k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$189k
$189k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$240k
$240k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$268k
$268k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$299k
$299k100th Percentile
$132,421*
Average Compensation
$135,202*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Kaplan Salaries by City

Kaplan Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Kaplan

Diverse employees at Kaplan score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Kaplan in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kaplan across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

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Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Kaplan Perks & Benefits

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy

Kaplan PTO

Kaplan's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Kaplan's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Kaplan Careers

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Candidates By Department

IT
50%
Design
50%

Candidates By Location

Miami
50%
New York City
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kaplan

Who is the CEO of Kaplan?

Kaplan CEO is Andrew S. Rosen, their score by employees is 62

What is Kaplan eNPS?

The eNPS for Kaplan is -31

What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Kaplan?

Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 51k

What are the salaries in the Legal in Kaplan?

The average salaries for Legal in Kaplan is 198k

How many employees work in Kaplan?

Kaplan has 10279 employees

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