Cooper University Health Care has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. This prestigious honor highlights Cooper’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and rewarding workplace culture that supports employees in achieving both professional and personal growth.
For the past four years, Cooper has earned a place on Forbes‘ list of Best in State Employers in New Jersey, reinforcing the organization’s reputation as a leader in workplace excellence. The national recognition is a significant milestone, underscoring Cooper’s continued dedication to creating a supportive environment for its employees. According to Forbes, the criteria for inclusion in this ranking is more stringent than the Best-In-State award, with organizations being scored against others across the entire United States, not just by state.
“Being named one of Forbes’ top 200 employers in the U.S. for 2025 is an extraordinary honor and a testament to the dedication and excellence of our Cooper team members,” said George E. Norcross, III, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cooper University Health Care. “Their passion for delivering compassionate care and advancing health care innovation is what drives us forward and keeps us at the forefront of the industry. As a leading health care organization in the region, Cooper remains committed to growing and evolving to meet the needs of the communities we serve, expanding access to high-quality care, and investing in the latest medical advancements to ensure we continue setting the standard for health care excellence.”
“This national recognition affirms the incredible culture the Cooper team has built and sustained. We remain committed to investing in the Cooper teams’ professional development, well-being, and success as we continue to transform health care for our patients and the community we serve,” said Kevin O’Dowd, JD, co-CEO of Cooper.
“Our recognition by Forbes is not only a celebration of four consecutive years of excellence but a reflection of the extraordinary care and dedication our team members bring to their work every single day,” said Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, Co-CEO of Cooper. “We are proud to stand among the top employers in the country, thanks to their extraordinary efforts.”
Cooper’s recognition is based on extensive employee surveys and assessments of workplace policies, practices, and culture. Cooper has consistently prioritized employee well-being through comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and competitive salaries and wages. This national honor propels Cooper to continue its mission of being an employer of choice while striving for excellence in every aspect of its operations.
About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care, with its MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and affiliation with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, is a leading academic health system. Cooper has more than 11,000 team members, including nearly 1,600 nurses, more than 1,000 employed physicians, and more than 550 advanced practice providers. Cooper University Hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.
Cooper has revenues of more than $2 billion and, along with its new upgraded “A” rating from S&P, recently received an A+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings.
Cooper University Hospital is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. More than two million patients are served annually at Cooper’s 663-bed flagship hospital in Camden and the 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House.
Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, several urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper has been named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes for four consecutive years.
The Cooper Health Sciences campus in Camden, New Jersey, is home to Cooper University Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
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