Employer profile
No. 11
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa. [Middle Atlantic]
Why you want to work there
This Ivy League university in Philadelphia offers solid benefits, including generous tuition reimbursement, 403(b) programs and a flexible work environment. But it's the hidden perks, such as discounts on everything from cars to computers and admission to cultural events, that make working for Penn unique.
Innovation is encouraged. One IT employee who took advantage of that policy independently researched and tested a theory and then developed a system that improved wireless network connectivity across the campus. The ISC Exploration Days program lets employees devote a day to exploring new ideas, technologies and processes.
| Rank by company size | Large, No. 6 |
| Employee Statistics | |
| Total employees | 16,300 |
| Total IT employees | 270 |
| IT employee turnover in 2011 | 5% |
| IT employee promotions in 2011 | 2% |
| Training | |
| Training days offered per IT employee in 2011 | 5 |
| Training budget per IT employee in 2011 | $2,593 |
| Women in IT | |
| Total percentage of women within IT | 38% |
| Percentage of IT managers who are women | 45% |
| Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women | 37% |
| Minorities in IT | |
| Total percentage of minorities within IT | 26% |
| Percentage of IT managers who are minorities | 17% |
| Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities | 27% |
