401(k) · DOL Form 5500 · 2024

Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Plan

Data updated 2026-08-11

$660M
Total assets
3,420
Participants
98th
Percentile by assets
$193,012
Avg per participant
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Official DOL plan name: The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan · Sponsored by Cengage Learning, Inc. · Kentucky · Information & Media

$660M in assets, 3,420 participants

Cengage Learning, Inc.'s The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan reported $660M in total assets and 3,420 participants in its 2024 DOL Form 5500 filing, ranking in the 98th percentile by assets among filed plans. Figures are as reported by the plan sponsor to the Department of Labor, not audited or endorsed by PlainRetire.

  • 98th percentile by assets (of 123,622 plans)
  • #2,711 in Information & Media (2,822 peers)

Coverage in Kentucky

The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan covers 3,420 participants in Kentucky, 5.3x the typical Kentucky plan (state average ~647 per filing). Assets: $660M.

$660M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
3,420
covered participants
98th
percentile by assets (of 123,622 plans)
$193,012
avg assets per participant

What changed between DOL Form 5500 filings

plan year 2023 → plan year 2024

  • The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan reported net income fell from $90M in the plan year 2023 filing to $64M in the plan year 2024 filing.
  • The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan end-of-year assets rose from $596M in the plan year 2023 filing to $660M in the plan year 2024 filing.
  • The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan reported participants fell from 3,600 in the plan year 2023 filing to 3,420 in the plan year 2024 filing.

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State

Participants vs Kentucky filers

In Kentucky, the average filing covers about 647 participants across 1,300 plans. The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan reports 3,420 participants - 5.3x that state average ($660M EOY assets).

Kentucky filing particulars

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$596M
Net Assets (End of Year)$660M
Net Income$64M
Employer EIN592124491
Plan Effective Date2007-07-05
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Cengage Learning, Inc.)

$450M$500M$550M$600M$650M$700M 202220232024 $506M $661M ▲ +30.6%
Total plan assets by year, all Cengage Learning, Inc. plans on file
Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 3,356 $506M
2023 2 3,606 $596M
2024 2 3,427 $661M

Nearby 401(k) Plans in Kentucky

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The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in Kentucky, assets vs. participants

The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in Kentucky, assets vs. participants Scatter plot of 6 data points. -20000020000400006000080000100000 0246810 Total assets ($B) Participants The Cengage Learning…Commonspirit Health …Humana Retirement Sa…UPS/Ipa 401(k) Savin…Scionhealth 401(k) P…Lexmark Savings Plan
The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in Kentucky, assets vs. participants

Similar-Sized 401(k) Plans Nationally

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan assets move in 2024?
The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan grew at a solid clip - up 10.8% during 2024, from $596M to $660M. Reported net income was $64M.
How have Cengage Learning, Inc. plan assets changed over time?
Across 3 plan years on file (2022-2024), Cengage Learning, Inc.'s sponsor-wide assets grew 30.6%, from $506M to $661M.
Where does The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan rank by assets among Form 5500 filers?
The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan ranks in the 98th percentile by end-of-year assets among 123,622 plans that reported assets for plan year 2024 (in the top 5% of all filed plans by assets).
Which 401(k) plans are similar in size to The Cengage Learning, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan?
Among 401(k) plans in other states, the closest by assets is Sargento Profit Sharing and Retirement Plan in WI ($660M, 2,467 participants).

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