Question 1

Is 2U a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

2U has an overall rating of 2.6 out of 5, based on over 1,713 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 33% of employees would recommend working at 2U to a friend and 19% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about 2U have been left by employees working as Intern, Teaching Assistant and Placement Specialist.

Question 2

Does 2U pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, 2U employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 2U. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at 2U?

Accepted Answer

33% of 2U employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated 2U 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at 2U?

Accepted Answer

Admissions Counselor (187), Teaching Assistant (39), Student Success Advisor (38), Director (37), Admissions Advisor (36), Manager (33), Senior Admissions Counselor (28), Placement Specialist (25), Intern (22), Admissions Manager (18), Marketing (16), Admissions (15), Learning Designer (13), Project Manager (13), Senior Student Success Advisor (12)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at 2U according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great people and alignment around mission." ((in 162 reviews)); "Great Benefits and the people you get to work with are wonderful!" ((in 149 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO; We've been working from home since the pandemic hit; they're not rushing to bring us back in the office so that's cool" ((in 125 reviews)); "A lot of people who have been here for a long time are great and have built a great culture and community." ((in 120 reviews)); "Their work/life balance is great!" ((in 51 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at 2U according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor Management they are way too young and have no clue what their doing." ((in 69 reviews)); "Senior Leadership like Directors and VPs talk down to you like you're a child and really contribute little to the success of the business." ((in 68 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs" ((in 67 reviews)); "Managers don't help you when you are struggling and create a competitive atmosphere among teams according to the registered individuals they get." ((in 56 reviews)); "Low salary and no overtime." ((in 48 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about 2U layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about 2U layoffs and their outlook for job security at 2U in 2026.

Question 8

What 2U locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Nashville, Brooklyn, Tempe, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Chicago

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