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Flatiron School

Average Rating4.47
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Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and product design (UX/UI design). Flatiron School’s immersive courses aim to launch students into fulfilling careers by providing a robust career services framework and dedicated one-on-one coaching post graduation that is included as an added value with the tuition. 

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  • Cory B
    Typescript and C# developer • Graduate • Software Engineering • New York City
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    Aug 19, 2021
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    Still employed 3 years later

    Upon graduating I had intended to write an extremely in depth review. However, its been 3 years since Ive graduated and I dont remember all of the nitty gritty details.
    I can say, however, that I was one of the first in my cohort to get a job offer. I do not have a college degree, I was not the "brightest" one in my cohort, and my starting salary was on the lower end ($55k), but soft skills start to play a much more important role when it comes job-search time.
    Ive since moved on t...
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  • Stephanie Segura
    Digital Software Engineer / Intermediate Analyst • Graduate • Software Engineering • Houston
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    Jun 10, 2021
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    Best Decision I Ever Made

    Coming from a background of dentistry, I knew absolutely nothing about coding. The Flatiron School equipped me with the tools and skills I needed to succeed in this field. Not only were the instructors and staff incredible, but the atmosphere was so wholesome and amazing! I've made incredible friends along the way, and I am forever grateful that I chose to enroll in this bootcamp!
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  • Joe
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analytics • New York City
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    May 12, 2021
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    Don't.

    I write this sincerely as someone who put themselves in unnecessary debt with the hopes of turning my career around. Please, if you are someone who is looking to get into Cybersecurity, please explore your options when it comes to continuing education. Flatiron school is a scam. I am embarrassed to have partaken in the Cybersecurity cohort. Everyone, from the instructors to the career service personnel are well aware that this program does not provide for you what it says it does. I am n...
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    Jaslyn Ferguson of Flatiron School

    Flatiron School Community Manager

    May 27, 2021

    Hi Joe, thank you for sharing your feedback. At Flatiron School, we pride ourselves in equipping our students with the skills necessary to pursue careers in a variety of tech fields including cybersecurity. We’re sorry to hear that you feel this goal was not met during your experience.


    As with most boot camp programs, we do our best to educate incoming students that everyone’s journey will look different. Some students come in with less experience than others and are still able to excel, although this is not always the case. 


    We agree. “Virtual Happy Hours” don’t cut it, which is why we are planning to offer in-person resources at select campuses, as soon as we can safely do so within CDC COVID-19 guidelines. It’s been a challenging year for many people, but we are happy to announce our plans to reopen campuses here: https://bit.ly/2Sjt8Y4.


    While Software Engineering is our flagship program, we value all of our programs equally and have built them with the same goal in mind - to prepare students with the skills needed to pursue a career in that field. Our Career Services team works with each student months beyond graduation, meeting weekly to help with everything from résumé review to interview prep. We’ve built relationships with hiring managers at top companies across the world, constantly advocating for our grads and helping them get in the door. We are proud to say that Flatiron School grads have gone on to work at some of cybersecurity's most influential and innovative tech companies.


    Student success is our top priority and we will investigate your situation further. If you feel you were not given these opportunities, please feel free to reach out to studentservices@flatironschool.com to continue the conversation. 


    Thank you again for your feedback!


  • Sam M
    Junior Software Developer • Graduate • Online Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    May 03, 2021
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    Excellent program! (caveat: there is some stuff that's most helpful if you're in the US or UK!)

    I attended the part time online Software Engineering Bootcamp with Flatiron last year and had a great experience! Basically, we went through five main modules. Each module involved learning about languages/frameworks through reading written lessons, doing coding labs, having a couple of class meetings a week where our instructor reviewed the content, or showed us bonus content, and at the end, building an app with what we had learned. We also did pair programming every week with other st...
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  • Wendy Raven McNair
    Graduate • Online Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    Apr 08, 2021
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    Preparation & Dedication will result in Success

    Flatiron is an intensive rigorous program that requires your preparation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, GitHub) and dedication. The Software Engineering program consisted of 5 Modules in which you built a project at the end of each module. Instructors are incredibly knowledgeable. They support you but they also push you to learn how to go out and find the answers on your own.
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  • JUSTIN DAVIES
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Online Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    Mar 18, 2021
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    Get to work!

    In my experience the curriculum was excellent. The labs and help chat were awesome! You can talk to your instructor about curriculum you aren’t undeterstanding annnd the hard working team in the help chat(I forgot their title). The projects were my favorite part of the curriculum. But, the community is what got me through. I went in with minimal knowledge of html and css. I graduated with 5 projects completed. My projects were impressive to me but there were projects that made my jaw dro...
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  • Dana Jackson
    Graduate • Online Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    Mar 15, 2021
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    15 week software engineering intensive

    I attended the 15 week intensive full time software engineering bootcamp at Flatiron. I was part of the Seattle cohort, but because of Covid-19 the program was conducted entirely online. I thought that would be a drawback but it ended up being great. With no commuting I had more time to dedicate to coding and I was able to fit in a few more to-do's each day, like going for a run or getting an errand done. This program is an amazing way to learn a new skill very quickly. The structure of ...
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  • Chi Nguyen
    Graduate • Software Engineering • Washington
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    Mar 15, 2021
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    Great community

    Great experience here. Flatiron has great staff and great instructors who always motivate students and care about students' feelings. Especially, I highly appreciate Flatiron materials. Very clear and persistent. 
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  • Eunice Park
    Cybersecurity Analytics • New York City
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    Mar 11, 2021
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    Unresponsive

    I submitted an application on 3/1/21 and was contacted the next day by Maryssa Medley to schedule an interview. I wanted to review their free "Hacking 101 course" before scheduling my interview even though it's not required. I scheduled my interview two days later and was not able to get a slot until 3/16. I had already received an offer of admissions to another bootcamp and they needed my acceptance/enrollment by 3/12, so I emailed Maryssa to see if I could get in earlier perhaps with a...
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  • Av
    Data Associate • Student • Online Data Science Immersive • Online
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    Mar 03, 2021
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    Excellent program to provide structure and career support for folks pivoting to data science

    Flatiron School's Online Data Science Immersive was a fast-paced, rigorous and exciting experience throughout which I felt supported by my instructors, cohort, and career coach. I had completed undergraduate and graduate level calc + statistics coursework prior to starting the program, which absolutely helped to make the pace more manageable throughout the math-heavy modules. I would recommend this program to other graduates who are looking to expand their knowledge of coding and data sc...
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  • Kelsey Shiba
    Junior Software Engineer • Graduate • Online Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    Jan 31, 2021
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    Software Engineering Immersive

    I don't think I can recommend this program enough. I am in awe on how they delivered exactly what they laid out. My teacher was absolutely incredible. She always went above-and-beyond the call of duty, and she was an expert in debugging and resolving issues even related to our individual computers. She was an excellent teacher, and laid out concepts ideas in a clear, easy to understand way. I love the interface that was created along with the many levels and different ways to support you...
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  • Lindsay
    Graduate • Software Engineering • Chicago
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    Jan 26, 2021
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    Incredible Experience

    As a graduate of the Software Engineering Immersive program at  Flatiron School, I have nothing but great things to say about the school, the program, and the Chicago Campus specifically. The program is a rigorous course designed for absolute beginners to launch a career in tech. I previously studied opera performance and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Master of Music in Voice. I had completed no previous engineering or computer science coursework prior to my studies at Flatiron. T...
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Flatiron School Alumni Outcomes

90%
Employment Rate
70%
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72,000
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Flatiron School, 70% graduated. 76% of graduates were job-seeking and 90% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $72,000. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 1736 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee72.6%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position13.5%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

Recent Flatiron School News

Liz Eggleston
Updated September 13, 2023
The evolution of artificial intelligence or AI is quickly shaping how Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Cybersecurity Analysts, and UX / UI Product Designers do their jobs. So what s happening with AI in tech bootcamps in 2023? They re adapting! From hosting free workshops and events at General Assembly to launching AI enhancements to all of Flatiron School s bootcamp curriculum, coding bootcamps are already working AI into their schools. We invited tech experts from ...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 31, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Updated August 02, 2023
Sydnee Sampson always had an entrepreneurial spirit, from cleaning houses at 17 years old for Silicon Valley engineers to building a clothing brand. When Sydnee was ready to kickstart a tech career, Flatiron School was at the top of their list. Sydnee shares how Flatiron School helped them overcome imposter syndrome in order to break into a tech role at Accenture. After an apprenticeship, Sydnee is now a Custom Software Engineer! When you enrolled at Flatiron School, you were ...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 02, 2023
AI is the word of the summer, so we re rounding up all the news we saw about how generative AI tools will support and expand the tech workforce not deplete it. After a quiet first half of 2023, we finally saw news about recent coding bootcamp fundraises and acquisitions. We learned of two new ways you would fund your coding bootcamp experience through Americorps or with your 529 account. Plus, we ll let you know about the 3 new coding bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory ...
Jess Feldman
Updated July 05, 2023
After beginning his career in the sports and events industry, Terry Threatt was ready for a new challenge in software engineering. Needing a program that he could balance with his full-time job and family commitments, Terry enrolled in the online Software Engineering Bootcamp at Flatiron School . Today, Terry is thriving as a Software Engineer at Colliers International. Find out more about the data visualization projects Terry is working on and his advice for making Flatiron ...
Jess Feldman
Updated June 23, 2023
There are thousands of exciting career opportunities in cybersecurity, but which roles can you land after graduating from a cybersecurity bootcamp? Flatiron School Cybersecurity Instructor, Gilles Castro, expertly breaks down the differences between two popular roles Penetration Tester and Cyber Security Analyst. Learn what pen testers and analysts actually do on the job, the tools and certifications they require, and the average salaries. Plus, Gilles explains ...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2023
A flurry of coding bootcamps announcing new AI courses and/or updated curriculums that include AI tools in May. We even got an on-the-ground perspective of how coding bootcamps are integrating this new tech from two coding bootcamp executives! We read buoying statistics that IT hiring in non-technical fields continues to climb. Plus, we ll let you know about the 9 new coding bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory in May. Course Report May 2023 Coding Bootcamp ...
Jess Feldman
Updated April 14, 2023
If you are a problem-solver, empathetic, and have a great imagination then a career in product design may be for you! As the Curriculum Designer for the Product Design Bootcamp at Flatiron School , Siana Altiise knows what it takes to become a product designer and then how to ascend up the product design career ladder to senior roles. Learn the eight traits that make a successful product designer in today s tech workplace, and find out how to launch a product design career in just ...
Jess Feldman
Updated April 03, 2023
As a user of the internet, you interact with scripts every day but what exactly is scripting and what are the most popular scripting languages? Brooke Jones, a Software Engineering Instructor at Flatiron School , breaks down the basics of scripting, diving into the difference between scripting vs coding and how to differentiate between client-side vs server-side scripting. Brooke weighs in about how today s software developers and QA engineers rely on scripting on the job ...
Jess Feldman
Updated September 01, 2023
As a response to the COVID pandemic in 2020, most in-person bootcamps quickly transitioned to online or remote classrooms. In 2023, hybrid classrooms and immersive online learning continue to be popular, but in-person bootcamp options are available again. If you ve been waiting for an in-person classroom to start your career change, then here are the 33 in-person coding bootcamps with campuses in the U.S. 3 Reasons to Go to In-Person Coding Bootcamp In-person learning may ...
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FAQs

How much does Flatiron School cost?

Flatiron School costs around $17,900. On the lower end, some Flatiron School courses like Data Science cost $16,900.

What courses does Flatiron School teach?

Flatiron School offers courses like Cybersecurity Engineering , Data Science , Product Design (UX/UI Design), Software Engineering .

Where does Flatiron School have campuses?

Flatiron School has in-person campuses in Denver and New York City. Flatiron School also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Flatiron School worth it?

The data says yes! In 2022, Flatiron School reported a 70% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,000, and 90% of Flatiron School alumni are employed.

Is Flatiron School legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 568 Flatiron School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Flatiron School and rate their overall experience a 4.47 out of 5.

Does Flatiron School offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Flatiron School 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.

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You can read 568 reviews of Flatiron School on Course Report! Flatiron School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Flatiron School and rate their overall experience a 4.47 out of 5.

Is Flatiron School accredited?

We are licensed (or otherwise authorized) in various jurisdictions for all Immersive courses. See flatironschool.com for more details.

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