Laureate Education

Laureate Education, Inc. is a global network of universities and higher education institutions based in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1998, the company initially focused on both primary-secondary and post-secondary education but shifted exclusively to post-secondary education in 2003. It was rebranded as Laureate Education in 2004 and has since expanded its global presence by acquiring various institutions, including Walden University. The company offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across different fields, catering to diverse student needs. Laureate Education is dedicated to increasing access to higher education, particularly in underserved regions worldwide. It has also formed partnerships, such as a collaboration with the Clinton Foundation, to further its mission of providing quality educational opportunities to students globally.

Higher Education Miami, United States Founded 1999 ~1,790 employees NASDAQ: LAUR

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Employees
1,790
+0.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$853K
Revenue ~$1.5B
Stock
LAUR
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
9.2%
Tech: 8.7%
H1B filings, FY2024
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
25
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Laureate Education went from 1,550 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,790 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 56 people joined, 55 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,370
Operations96
Marketing81
Finance77
Engineering58
Sales41
HR32
Success18

Executive compensation

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Laureate Education FAQ

How many employees does Laureate Education have?

Laureate Education has about 1,790 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Laureate Education sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Laureate Education filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2024, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Finance roles.

What is Laureate Education's revenue per employee?

Laureate Education makes about $853K in revenue per employee, based on $1.53B annual revenue and 1,790 employees.

How much does Laureate Education pay?

6figr has 15 salary profiles for Laureate Education in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Laureate Education salaries page. See Laureate Education salaries in the US

Is Laureate Education a public company?

Yes. Laureate Education is publicly traded under the ticker LAUR on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.