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Codesmith

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Codesmith is a coding school redefining the way software engineering is taught. Codesmith offers full-time (13-week) and part-time (38-week) remote software engineering immersive programs as well as a full-time NYC Onsite program. Codesmith focuses on concepts and technologies such as full-stack JavaScript, computer science, machine learning, Dev Ops, React, and more. The immersives are advanced residencies designed to help individuals launch meaningful, high-level...

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  • Anonymous
    Full-Stack Engineer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Mar 31, 2021
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    More than enough to get a job

    I came to Codesmith from a career in law, without any real experience building web applications. Within six weeks of completing the immersive, I accepted a job as a software engineer at a company I'm excited for work for. Codesmith's curriculum provided more than sufficient preparation not only for the hiring process but for the actual work of a software engineer - and, most critically, Codesmith's approach taught me how to learn new languages and utilities rapidly. I would recommend Cod...
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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • CS Prep • Online
    Mar 30, 2021
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    CS Prep

    As someone who has only been coding for a little over a month, this course was very challenging. I was overwhelmed at times, but the support I got from the instructor and classmates were extraordinary. My instructor Sophie was incredibly responsive and supportive. She made sure I understood everything I had questions on. I have learned so much in these short two weeks that i never thought I could achieve. After this course I am 100% positive that Codesmith is the way to go. I've applied ...
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  • Anonymous
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    Mar 20, 2021
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    Changed my life... Exceptional instructors and mentors - Does not compare to other bootcamps

    Codesmith accelerated my career by several years. 

    Before getting into Codesmith, I had been accepted by two other bootcamps (that I won't mention here). I ultimately decided to go with Codesmith because an alumni from both my university and Codesmith could not recommend it more to me. It was the best decision I could have made for my career.

    I noticed that other bootcamps were using dated materials from over a few years ago. In the tech industry this is a very long time an...
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  • Anonymous
    Senior Full Stack Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Mar 12, 2021
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    New York Cohort 22

    My experience at Codesmith was invaluable, and I was able to land a senior role less than two months after finishing the program. The codesmith community is one of a kind. The outcomes are a result of dedicated engineers and community which develops thinkers instead of technicians. With special credit to Eric who taught me how to negotiate for a salary I could write home about. Codesmith is one of a kind.

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  • Anonymous
    Senior Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Mar 06, 2021
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    Codesmith is Awesome

    I attended Codesmith a couple years ago, graduated in Jan 2019. Prior software experience before attending Codesmith - part-time JS / CSS / HTML / bash self-study for about 6 months => some JS The Hard Parts sessions => CS Prep. Upon graduating, I landed a role as a Senior Full Stack Engineer at a large company that has been a great experience for me over the past couple years. 
    I felt compelled to write this review because I wanted to bring some attention ...
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  • Anonymous
    Senior Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Online
    Feb 17, 2021
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    Incredible Program that delivers on its promises

    Codesmith is an incredible program that delivers on its promises.  The below points are in no particular order but all incredibly valid.
    1) The hours are long.  You are truly immersed in code.
    2) They want you to fail (but they will help you overcome those failures).  The point is to learn by doing and understanding the process and then overcoming the frustrations.
    3) They emphasize an empathetic engineer.  The goal is to be not only a knowledgeable engineer but also one that kn...
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  • Anonymous
    Student • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Feb 13, 2021
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    Full Stack Immersive Program

    Codesmith is a great program for those who are ready to put in the work to become a software engineer. Codesmith's way of instruction can feel rough at times, but because they push their students out of their comfort zone, that's why Codesmith is so successful. Their approach to the job hunt is amazing and I encourage you to go through the program and see it for yourself.

    A lot of what you're paying for at codesmith is invaluable. Personally, I loved that they put me in a mindset ...
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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Feb 03, 2021
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    Incredible Growth Experience

    Codesmith teaches its residents how to take on any new software technologies quickly and efficiently - not through memorizing syntax, but understanding the logic and how the code works under the hood. Its curriculum facilitates deep dives into central techs, eloquent communication, empathy, and engineering mature products. Its emphasis on collaborative workflows allows residents to work effectively as teammates, ideate exciting, marketable applications, iterate on features, bridge differ...
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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Jan 31, 2021
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    Not Perfect, But Worth It

    At the beginning of 2020, I had never written a line of code in my life and could not tell you the difference between Java and Javascript. A little under a year later, I'm at $170k annual base comp for my first software engineering job.

    Long story short, I was let go from my non-programming job at the beginning of COVID and started looking into a career pivot into software engineering. From dipping my toes into the space and attempting to self-teach, I quickly realized what a grea...
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  • Anonymous
    Fullstack Engineer • Graduate
    Jan 19, 2021
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    It pays back your hard work.

    A little about my background:
    - Unfinished BS degree
    - I moved to the US and worked in an unrelated field for 5 years
    - 0 prior coding experience, I simply watched a YouTube video about bootcamps and decided to give it a shot.

    Fast forward to one month after the graduation: Mid-level role at an amazing company, with the salary higher than Codesmith' advertised average. It took exactly one year from my first line of code(to see if I even like it) following some silly tutor...
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  • Anonymous
    Student • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Dec 18, 2020
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    Life Changing

    Summary: its most likely going to be the hardest thing you've done in your life. None of it is easy. Getting in to Codesmith is hard, graduating Codesmith is hard (the 75+ hour weeks are no joke). Getting HIRED after Codesmith is going to be even HARDER. Seriously, getting a mid-level engineering role is hard. Don't expect to graduate and easily get hired. That said, I did get hired 10 weeks after graduation with a mid-...
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  • Anonymous
    Front End Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Dec 15, 2020
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    A smart investment

    Quick summary: I have no technical background, I studied about 500 hours before being accepted into Codesmith, and 4 months after graduating I landed a full time role with a great company, with a 150% higher salary than my previous job, and high career satisfaction.

    Fiscally speaking, investing in Codesmith's immersive engineering program is worthwhile just for the guidance on salary negotiation, but it's a lot more than that.

    The immersive program environment r...
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Codesmith Alumni Outcomes

82%
Employment Rate
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Graduation Rate
$130,000
Median Salary
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94% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 6% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 62 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field82.3%
Full-time employee80.6%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance1.6%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment0.0%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field17.7%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
The salaries above reflect salaries for both full-time and part-time positions. View the full CIRR report.

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Updated November 10, 2022
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Updated July 13, 2022
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How much does Codesmith cost?

Codesmith costs around $20,925. On the lower end, some Codesmith courses like JavaScript for Beginners cost $350.

Where does Codesmith have campuses?

Codesmith has in-person campuses in Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, and Seattle. Codesmith also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

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Codesmith is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. For more information visit: https://codesmith.io/regulatory-information
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