Written By Liz Eggleston
Edited By Jess Feldman
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Course Report strives to create the most trust-worthy content about coding bootcamps. Read more about Course Report’s Editorial Policy and How We Make Money.
Are data science bootcamps really worth it? If you’re looking to make a career change into data science more quickly than traditional routes, then the answer is yes! But not all data science courses are equal — we’re diving into what to look for when researching data science bootcamps, how much you can expect to spend on data science bootcamp tuition, and how to calculate your data science bootcamp ROI.
Language |
Pre-bootcamp |
Post-bootcamp |
% Employed |
% Salary Lift |
---|---|---|---|---|
Python |
$54,910 |
$78,604 |
74% |
+ 43% |
Many data science bootcamps release current, transparent outcomes reports to the public. Let’s dig into a few examples of success at Codeup, Zip Code Wilmington, and Springboard.
According to Codeup’s CIRR Report, 81.6% of CodeUp students graduate on-time from the Data Science Bootcamp. 85% of students are employed in-field within 180 days of graduation. And the Median Annual Base Salary of CodeUp Data Science graduates is $73,000. Most CodeUp graduates go on to be Data Engineers.
According to Zip Code Wilmington’s Audited Outcomes Report, 100% of their Data Engineering bootcamp graduates graduate and 90% are placed within 6 months. Their average annualized salary was $82,944.
According to Springboard’s Outcomes page, more than 3,500 students have enrolled in Springboard’s Data Science Career Track since its inception in December 2016. They average a salary increase of $25,911 in their first job after graduation, as reported by students who provided pre- and post-course salaries.
Overall, between 74% – 90% of data science bootcamp grads land jobs using the data skills they learned at the bootcamp.
The quick answer is: yes! We’ve interviewed so many data science bootcamp students who have made career changes and landed data roles soon after graduation. Data science bootcamp grads are working in a variety of industries at companies like Vinted, Rogers Communications, LGND Group, Cred Protocol, Known, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cirium, and more. Here are a few examples:
Data science bootcamp tuition can range from $7,000 to $18,000. (That said, there are free data science bootcamps that you may be eligible for!)
Data science bootcamps can be costly, so it’s important to consider your return-on-investment when weighing your options between data science bootcamp vs masters degree or bachelor’s degree.
Data Science Bootcamp |
Data Science Bachelor’s Degree |
|
Total Investment |
$10,000 – $20,000 |
$60,000 (in-state) – $240,000 (private) |
Starting Salary Goal |
$85,000/year |
$126,000/year |
Liz Eggleston is co-founder of Course Report, the most complete resource for students choosing a coding bootcamp. Liz has dedicated her career to empowering passionate career changers to break into tech, providing valuable insights and guidance in the rapidly evolving field of tech education. At Course Report, Liz has built a trusted platform that helps thousands of students navigate the complex landscape of coding bootcamps.
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