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StraighterLine is enabling thousands of students to affordably obtain their degrees. read more
StraighterLine Company Culture
StraighterLine Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
StraighterLine's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
C+Compensation
CPerks & Benefits
CHappiness
C-Retention
C-StraighterLine CEO
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Heather Combs
72 /100
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Diversity at StraighterLine
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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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
StraighterLine employees are -20% more likely to recommend StraighterLine as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at StraighterLine
Working at StraighterLine is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. StraighterLine employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting StraighterLine’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at StraighterLine was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at StraighterLine
C-
Overall Company Culture at StraighterLine is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
StraighterLine ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterStraighterLine Employee Reviews
Out of 11 StraighterLine employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping StraighterLine improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From StraighterLine Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Continuing to learn and do great things for improving the overall company!
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?There is much change no doubt, but the change is for the best and the future of the company!
- What are some of the best things about your team?They care about what we do. Everyone is about the mission.
Constructive Feedback From StraighterLine Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Open your eyes... If you want to be a tech company, you should be producing Technology. There's a reason why everyone is leaving or miserable except for 1 team.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Sadly all of this boils down to a single person... Get rid of the 1 person and restore the balance of the company. Empower the people who actually can make progress and push the company forward.
StraighterLine Company Information
StraighterLine Company Overview
StraighterLine is enabling thousands of students to affordably obtain their degrees.
| Headquarter | 1201 S. Sharp St. Suite 110 Baltimore, MD 21230 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.straighterline.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | 667-770-7024 |
| Company Status | Private |
StraighterLine Competitors
StraighterLine competitors include Trilogy Education Services and Study. StraighterLine ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how StraighterLine compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
StraighterLine Employees
5 employees at StraighterLine have reviewed StraighterLine 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 5 StraighterLine employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at StraighterLine are generally satisfied with their total compensation at StraighterLine, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at StraighterLine are generally satisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at StraighterLine are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
Overall, the employees at StraighterLine are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining StraighterLine - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
StraighterLine KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no StraighterLine employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand StraighterLine's KPIs and OKRs.
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StraighterLine CEO & Leadership
StraighterLine CEO - Heather Combs
72 /100
Heather’s approval rate is just above average, putting Heather in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Heather Combs is well regarded by employees for the Compensation StraighterLine offers, and ranks among the Bottom 45% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to StraighterLine’s competitors, Heather Combs ranks just below Study’s CEO David Leigh. With Heather’s leadership, StraighterLine employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Heather was rated slightly below average for Manager.
StraighterLine Leadership
The StraighterLine Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Heather Combs, CFO David Parento, and Vice President Marketing Mark Mashaw
Burck Smith CEO / President
Burck Smith serves as the CEO / President of StraighterLine.
David Parento CFO
David Parento serves as the CFO of StraighterLine. David started at StraighterLine in March of 2015. David currently... read more
Mark Mashaw Vice President Marketing
Mark Mashaw serves as the Vice President Marketing of StraighterLine. Mark started at StraighterLine in April of 2017.... read more
Lesley Phelps Vice President, Strategic Initiaitves
Lesley Phelps serves as the Vice President, Strategic Initiaitves of StraighterLine. Lesley currently resides in the... read more
Gloria Deamer Management Executive
Gloria Deamer serves as the Management Executive of StraighterLine. Gloria currently resides in the Baltimore, Maryland... read more
Hope Hoffmann Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives
Hope Hoffmann serves as the Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives of StraighterLine. Hope currently resides in the... read more
StraighterLine Salaries
How much does StraighterLine pay?
How much do people at StraighterLine get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at StraighterLine is $78,266, or $37 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $140,446, or $67 per hour.
At StraighterLine, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $166,554 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,667 annually. Average StraighterLine salaries by department include: Business Development at $103,781, Engineering at $113,278, Design at $75,092, and Customer Support at $56,337. Half of StraighterLine salaries are above $140,446.
3 employees at StraighterLine rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at StraighterLine rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $107k | $107k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $184k | $184k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $201k | $201k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $210k | $210k | 100th Percentile |
$78,266*
Average Compensation
$140,446*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
StraighterLine Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at StraighterLine
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding StraighterLine
What is StraighterLine address?
StraighterLine location is at 1201 S. Sharp St. Suite 110
Who is the CEO of StraighterLine?
StraighterLine CEO is Heather Combs, their score by employees is 72
What is StraighterLine eNPS?
The eNPS for StraighterLine is -20
What is the salary for Account Executive in StraighterLine?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 148k
What are the salaries in the Operations in StraighterLine?
The average salaries for Operations in StraighterLine is 80k
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