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Noodle Company Culture
Noodle Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Noodle's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
A-Gender
BRetention
BDiversity
BEnvironment
B-Noodle CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Katzman
67 /100
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Diversity at Noodle
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Noodle have rated Work Culture, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Noodle
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Noodle have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Noodle 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-7
Noodle employees are -7% more likely to recommend Noodle as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Noodle
Working at Noodle is rated average by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. Noodle employees are most satisfied about Manager, Retention, and Environment categories, putting Noodle’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Noodle was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Noodle
B
Overall Company Culture at Noodle is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
35%
Noodle ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNoodle Employee Reviews
Out of 38 Noodle employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Noodle improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From Noodle Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Clear and to the point.
- What makes you most happy at work?That the company care more about me as a person than a dollar amount.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We look out for each other and care for one another, even virtually.
Constructive Feedback From Noodle Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Leaving. At this point, I've been quite literally promised several promotions that never delivered. I've been purposefully kept off of projects. Company can't keep employees so I do the work of 3-4 people because nobody is happy here.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Focus on work like it’s a business, become a real tech company. Take ownership in work quality
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership needs to be replaced. Board should replace C-suite with proven business leaders.
Noodle Company Information
Noodle Company Overview
Noodle is a U.S.-based organization that helps students and families make better education decisions.
Noodle was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is John Katzman. Since its inception 16 years ago, Noodle has grown to 300 employees.
Noodle Mission, Vision & Values
Noodle Mission & Values
The people at Noodle have designed, built, and managed some of the best online undergraduate and graduate programs in the country. Since 2013, they have helped 20+ universities, including Tufts, Harvard, and Tulane, create and manage first-rate online and hybrid programs that exceed faculty and student expectations. The team at Noodle is passionate about working at the intersection of higher education and technology. Employees at Noodle are passionate about broadening access to high-quality higher education in the digital age. Their work coalesces the expertise of instructional designers, digital marketers, student support experts, and cutting-edge learning technology—all to deliver an unparalleled educational experience for adult learners with busy lives. In addition to driving innovation in a sector that values tradition, employees note that the most rewarding part of their work is the direct impact they have on students’ lives.
| Headquarter | 860 Broadway Floor 6 New York City, NY 10003 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | partners.noodle.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | partners.noodle.com/noodle-careers |
| Social Sites |
Noodle Competitors
Noodle competitors include EverFi, The Princeton Review, Knewton, and Schoology. Noodle ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Noodle compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Culture Video
John Katzman discusses the future of learning.
John Katzman, founder of Princeton Review, 2tor (now 2U), and Noodle discusses opportunities for entrepreneurs in educational technology as part of the EdStartup MOOC.
Our founder, John Katzman, speaking on college admissions and how they have evolved over the years.
Noodle Employees
Noodle has 300 employees. 34 employees at Noodle have reviewed Noodle 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 34 Noodle employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Noodle are not very pleased with their total compensation at Noodle, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Noodle are pleased with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Noodle are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Noodle believe the environment at Noodle is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Noodle is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Noodle work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Noodle are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Noodle - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Noodle KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Noodle employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Noodle's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Noodle CEO & Leadership
Noodle CEO - John Katzman
67 /100
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. John Katzman’s employees rank Noodle in the Top 15% for Manager, in the Top 30% for Retention, and in the Top 40% for Environment. Katzman is generally unpopular with Noodle employees, but ranks especially low with Male employees, and by Caucasian employees and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Noodle’s competitors, John Katzman ranks below EverFi CEO Tom Davidson.
Noodle Leadership
The Noodle Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO John Katzman, Vice President of Marketing Grace Daley, and Vice President Of Business Development Domenic Macera
John Katzman CEO / President
John Katzman serves as the CEO / President of Noodle.
Grace Daley Vice President of Marketing
Grace Daley serves as the Vice President of Marketing of Noodle.
Domenic Macera Vice President Of Business Development
Domenic Macera serves as the Vice President Of Business Development of Noodle.com. Domenic started at Noodle.com in Mar... read more
John Lockwood VP, Product
John Lockwood serves as the VP, Product of Noodle.
John Yoo Chief Product Officer - Noodle Partners
John Yoo serves as the Chief Product Officer - Noodle Partners of Noodle.
Noodle Salaries
How much does Noodle pay?
How much do people at Noodle get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Noodle is $119,099, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,124, or $60 per hour.
At Noodle, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $249,861 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $53,348 annually. Average Noodle salaries by department include: Operations at $96,936, Finance at $94,395, HR at $95,508, and Marketing at $138,552. Half of Noodle salaries are above $126,124.
19 employees at Noodle rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 55 ratings) while 18 employees at Noodle rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $189k | $189k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $337k | $337k | 100th Percentile |
$119,099*
Average Compensation
$126,124*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Noodle Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Noodle
Diverse employees at Noodle score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing Noodle in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Noodle across various culture dimensions.
Book clubs to explore literature related to the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.,Employee Resource Groups—led by Noodlers, for Noodlers: We encourage the creation of spaces where you can be your authentic selves as we continue to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.,DE&I Task Force—an opportunity for Noodlers to share thoughts and expertise in the DE&I space and to create a platform to support internal change agents.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Noodle Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Noodle PTO
Noodle PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Noodle Careers
Noodle Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Noodle applied for 12 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 92% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Noodle has a total of 300 employees
12
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 92% Granted (11 out of 12)
- 0% Denied ( out of 12)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 12)
- 8% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 12)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Noodle Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Noodle on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 33% | |
Seattle | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Noodle
What is Noodle address?
Noodle location is at 860 Broadway Floor 6
Who is the CEO of Noodle?
Noodle CEO is John Katzman, their score by employees is 67
What is Noodle eNPS?
The eNPS for Noodle is -7
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Noodle?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Design in Noodle?
The average salaries for Design in Noodle is 87k
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