Choosing the right coding bootcamp
With over 500 code schools worldwide, you should do your research before choosing which one will kickstart your career in tech. From price to time-commitment to technology stack, Course Report provides all the details you need to choose the coding bootcamp that's right for you. Start the process here:
- Use our directory to find coding schools in your city.
- Read over 12,000 coding bootcamp reviews from bootcamp alumni.
- Watch our webinars and hear from students, instructors, and founders on our blog.
- Get exclusive scholarships to the schools you're interested in.
- Graduate at the top of your class, land a killer tech job, and be sure to leave a review for future bootcampers!
- Don't know where to start? Let us match you!
Is a coding bootcamp worth it?
The data says yes. A coding bootcamp costs about $12,000, but the average graduate earns $70,698 (a $24K salary lift). To determine whether a bootcamp is worth it for you, calculate your Return on Investment (this article also has our advice to make sure your bootcamp is worth it).
How much do coding bootcamps cost?
The average full-time programming bootcamp in the US costs $11,450 with some code bootcamps charging up to $20,000 in tuition. Some bootcamps offer deferred tuition or Income Sharing Agreements, so you don't have to pay tuition until you get a job. Compare coding bootcamp tuition costs here.
What are the best coding bootcamps?
We've used our 4 years of knowledge and expertise to curate a list of the top 49 in-person coding bootcamps around the world. Put simply, these are the 49 schools we would recommend to our own friends. All of these "best bootcamps" have been rated at least ★★★★ by alumni, demonstrate a proven curriculum, and have graduated at least one cohort of alumni. Remember, there is no “best coding bootcamp” – the best school depends on your own learning style, availability, career goals, location etc.
Are coding bootcamps accredited?
Generally, no. But the bootcamp you attend should be licensed by a state regulatory agency. Licensing often means that the school has to submit their curricula (and any major curricula changes) for approval, invest in liability insurance in case of closure, and publicize their course catalog. It does not mean that the code school is able to grant degrees.
Read more: Top 13 Code Bootcamp FAQs. Have more questions? Reach out to our team. Good luck!
From the Community →
Everything You Need to Know: General Assembly’s Revamped Software Engineering Immersive
2/13/2019
Since 2014, General Assembly’s Web Development Immersive (WDI) has helped thousands of students make a career shift into coding. But in March 2019, WDI will be revamped to become Software Engineering Immersive! What will change (and stay the same) in this new course? We talk with Karolina Rafalski, who helped oversee the program shift, about what exactly will be added to the curriculum, admissions process, and job placement.
Continue ReadingLearning UX/UI Design with Flatiron School + Designation
2/12/2019
After Flatiron School acquired the Chicago User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) digital design program, Designation, the team is bringing their curriculum and expertise to New York City. We asked Designation Master Teacher Megan Mueller about how she is collaborating with her new Flatiron colleagues to make the Flatiron School UX/UI Design Immersive accessible to more students, provide additional career services, and maintain the supportive, holistic, and successful culture of Designation. Find out how students work with real clients during the program, and what sort of jobs they are landing when they graduate!
Continue Reading