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Epicodus

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Epicodus is a coding bootcamp offering part- and full-time courses online and in Portland, Oregon. Students learn everything they need to know to get a job as a web developer by learning JavaScript, C#, .NET, and React. More important than any particular skill, cohorts are taught how to think like a programmer, write good code, and pick up new languages and technologies in this fast-changing industry. Epicodus focuses on collaboration and inclusivity. Students work to...
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  • Anne
    Anne
    Graduate • Portland
    Feb 03, 2015
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    Get your foot in software industry

    If you are looking to change your career and interested in software industry but too afraid because you don't have a CS degree and going back to college is not an option, well, Epicodus is an answer for you.

    I never thought that it would turn out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.

    Epicodus is very effortable comparing to other bootcamps.

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  • Eleanor
    Eleanor
    Software Developer • Student • Portland
    Feb 01, 2015
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    Epicodus has a curriculum that is targeted to help all students with diverse levels of web development knowledge

    Epicodus has a curriculum that is targeted to help all students with diverse levels of web development knowledge. Plus all the instructors genuinely believe all their students can become great web developers. It is a very positive place to learn web development at a healthy pace without putting in insane hours. I definitely benefited from Epicodus.

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  • Patti
    Patti
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Portland
    Feb 01, 2015
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    Epicodus was an excellent way to start my career as a programmer.

    I have my degree in Marketing and worked in an office for a few years before deciding I wanted to move on and try something else. While going back to school, a friend of mine told me about her experience at a web development bootcamp. After a bit of research online, and a lot of support from my husband, I decided to apply to Epicodus (it had a more diverse curriculum and for a much better price than the other programs I found online). The choice between spending $50K and 3 years earning a ...

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  • Corey
    Corey
    Graduate • Portland
    Jan 31, 2015
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    Epicodus helped me leave my minimum wage job, and get my first paying programming job.

    Epicodus is a fantastic bootcamp. The cost is very competitive, and the quality of instruction is absolutely first rate. I joined the program in the spring of 2014, and got my first paying programming job 2 months after I graduated. It wasn't an easy walk in the park though. When I finished the program I spent most of my days developing a side project and most of my nights sending out applications until I finally landed that job. But Epicodus was right there by my side every step of th...

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  • Tara Scherner de la Fuente
    Tara Scherner de la Fuente
    Associate Website Development Engineer • Graduate • Portland
    Jan 30, 2015
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    10/10, would attend again--if I wasn't busy being an engineer!

    I had a great experience at Epicodus in Portland. The instructors were top-notch and it cost less than most boot camps I’ve heard about. Folks pair pretty much every day, which I thought I’d find annoying, but I came to really appreciate the benefits of pairing—especially in interviews!

    Within three months of graduating, I was a full time junior developer making 50% more than I made before I attended bootcamp. My educational background was in the liberal arts be...

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  • Kyle
    Kyle
    Graduate • Portland
    Jan 29, 2015
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    Great Environment, Great Curriculum, Great People

    Attending Epicodus is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Everything about the class perfectly prepares you for the working world. The learning environment emulates the workplace so well that transitioning to a job afterwards was effortless. The curriculum heavily focuses on programming concepts and learning how to learn that even if you are studying in Ruby on Rails (as I did) you can easily pick up another language to excel at whatever job comes your way post-Epicodus. Last...

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  • Steven
    Steven
    Web Developer • Graduate • Portland
    Jan 29, 2015
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    The best investment I have ever made

    Epicodus delivers on its promise of preparing you for a career as a web developer. The focus on core developer skills such as Object Oriented Design and Test Driven Development helped me become a strong contributer at my job very quickly.

    What I think makes the program stand out from the crowd is that it delivers this without breaking the bank and without making you spend 80 hours a week in class. It is focused, it is efficient, and it gets the job done.  

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  • Peggy Condon
    Peggy Condon
    Portland
    Jan 29, 2015
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    HIghly Recommended

    As a seasoned product manager and marketing business owner, I always wondered what it would be like to program every day and improve my skills in web development. I took the opportunity and time to invest in myself during Summer 14, and chose to come to Portland and Epicodus after comparing them to SF Bay Area alternatives.

     

    Epicodus was less established than some well-known programs in the Bay Area, but offered both a longer ...

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  • Marty F
    Marty F
    Portland
    Jan 29, 2015
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    I can easily say that this was the best decision I have ever made.

    I was interested in coding for a while and started teaching myself, but wasn’t making very good progress until I came across Epicodus.  Two of the factors that helped me decide to take the plunge and enroll were price and location.  I can easily say that this was the best decision I have ever made.  Last year I gambled, left my job and moved to Portland in the hopes of becoming a developer.  Epicodus took what I was teaching myself and pushed it into overdri...

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  • Eli
    Eli
    Front-end Developer • Graduate • Portland
    Jan 29, 2015
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    Best Value Bootcamp

    Epicodus is inexpensive without compromising on value. The class size is one of the largest of many bootcamps I sampled. Honestly though, this was not an issue when you consider that you learn by grappling with programming concepts in pairs and have 3 instructors available to guide and point you in the right direction. 

    The location of the bootcamp was right in the center of the city. Its close to several well know tech companies and a good number of technology mee...

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  • Robin
    Robin
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Portland
    Jan 28, 2015
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    Epicodus changed my life!

    I am a graduate of the Epicodus Spring ’14 class, and I can honestly it changed my life. I was working as a business analyst (translation, spreadsheets all day every day) and found myself itching to get into more of a development role. I knew some SQL from my data analysis experience and I had taken a semester of C++ in college so I knew how much I was drawn to the beautiful logic of coding, but I really felt like a kid playing in the sandbox when it came to writing usable, efficient...

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  • Justin
    Justin
    Graduate • Portland
    Jan 28, 2015
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    As a recent grad, I highly recommend Epicodus

    Epicodus is a wonderful program at an incredible price. Immediately after graduating I received multiple interviews at established companies and have already received two job offers. Your mileage may vary, but this seems like a pretty common outcome for Epicodus grads.

    Michael has done a great job of designing a curriculum that emphasizes best practices and technology used by actual software development companies. Anyone can learn how to hack around with a programming language or...

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Epicodus Alumni Outcomes

59%
Employment Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
$75,000
Median Salary
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100% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 0% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 34 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field58.8%
Full-time employee44.1%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position8.8%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance5.9%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment2.9%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education2.9%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field17.6%
Could not contact20.6%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
Read Epicodus' full CIRR Outcomes Report here

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Updated March 15, 2024
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Lauren Stewart
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Updated October 29, 2018
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Epicodus Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.7
Instructors
4.5
Curriculum
4.3
Job Assistance
4.6
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Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
Epicodus is licensed by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission and Washington Workforce Board.
FAQs

How much does Epicodus cost?

Epicodus costs around $8,700. On the lower end, some Epicodus courses like Intro to Programming (Part-Time) cost $100.

What courses does Epicodus teach?

Epicodus offers courses like C# and React, C# and React (Part-Time), Intro to Programming (Part-Time).

Where does Epicodus have campuses?

Epicodus has in-person campuses in Portland and Seattle. Epicodus also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Epicodus worth it?

The data says yes! In 2019, Epicodus reported a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $75,000, and 59% of Epicodus alumni are employed. Epicodus hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 181 Epicodus alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Epicodus on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Epicodus legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 181 Epicodus alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Epicodus and rate their overall experience a 4.68 out of 5.

Does Epicodus offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Epicodus offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Epicodus reviews?

You can read 181 reviews of Epicodus on Course Report! Epicodus alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Epicodus and rate their overall experience a 4.68 out of 5.

Is Epicodus accredited?

Epicodus is licensed by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission and Washington Workforce Board.

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