2012 Employer Profile
No.
75
The George Washington University
http://www.gwu.edu
Why you want to work there
The IT division at this university, the largest private employer in the District of Columbia, regularly recognizes employees who earn certifications, complete degrees or reach other career milestones. The IT team also launched its own recognition program that allows tech staffers to nominate their peers for several awards. Employees receive a benefit that covers 96% of tuition and expenses for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and nondegree programs.
- Rank by company size:
- Large, No. 40
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 11,059
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 257
IT employee turnover in 2011: 14%
IT promotions in 2011: 9%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 5
Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $4,280
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 36%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 32%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 37%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 44%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 27%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 49%