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I finished my Galvanize DSI program during the first half of 2016. Others have already commented extensive on the methodology they use to cram about 1 year's worth material into 3 months. I will only say that I don't think this is a very effective or even efficient way of teaching/learning because it is difficult to retain anything when things go so fast (even though the intructors are generally good). What I want to focus here is the post-graduation job h...
I finished my Galvanize DSI program during the first half of 2016. Others have already commented extensive on the methodology they use to cram about 1 year's worth material into 3 months. I will only say that I don't think this is a very effective or even efficient way of teaching/learning because it is difficult to retain anything when things go so fast (even though the intructors are generally good). What I want to focus here is the post-graduation job hunt.
More than 6 months after graduation, out of my cohort of about 20 students, 4 are still looking for work and 2 went back to their old job that is unrelated to data-science. Galvanize still galantly touts their 91% placement rate, which came from 2014-15 statistics. I know they have the statistics for 2015-16, because they have surveyed me and everyone else. I wonder why they are still using the old statistics.
I have noticed that my peers that are still looking for work tend to be younger or fresh out of college, whereas the ones who found jobs tend to have had some experience and even PhD, albeit in another STEM field. The industry seems to prefer to hire those with experience, even if it was not in data science. I think that is misguided, because my observation was that the younger classmates tended pick things up faster and are better at coding. However, it is what it is, so I am just sharing this as a caution to those new college grads who see this as a quick stepping stone into a data science career. You might be better off staying in college for another year if your tuition is < $16k. You will probably learn things better at a more reasonable pace.
Before graduation day, the career staff showed us a list of employers who were scheduled to come and interview us. This list included big names like Uber, Salesforce, Facebook, McKesson. However, the only companies that actually showed were small start-ups that no one has ever heard of. Still, some of us did get hired by these start-ups (including me). My advice to those applying is to ask Galvanize specifically for a list of *all* the campanies where its graduates have found jobs (they surveyed us and so they have this info!). Don't be satisifed by their cherry-picked list. On the other hand, I have to say also that I am working in a start up that no one has ever heard of and I am very happy, so don't just focus on the sexy, big names.
Finally, I have to say that I got great counseling from Michelle Lai on job hunting. She went beyond the regular resume writing and interview skills. She explained to me how stock options work in a start-up and how to negogiate for what I wanted. Unfortunately, she literally left with a week or two of me finding a job. I hope they have found a worthy replacement for her.
In summary, I am using the skills I learned at Galvanize every day as a data scientist in a start-up, so the program is legitimate. A clear majority of my cahort did find jobs in data science, albeit it is nowhere near 91%. At the end, I think Galvanize paints an overly rosy picture of the job prospects for their graduates. You not only have to possess (or learn) the right job-hunting skills, but you also need to have the right kind of experience that employers want. I don't think their program is for everybody who qualifies for it.
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How much does Galvanize cost?
Galvanize costs around $19,480.
What courses does Galvanize teach?
Galvanize offers courses like 12-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive, 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python.
Where does Galvanize have campuses?
Galvanize teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Galvanize worth it?
The data says yes! In 2022, Galvanize reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $95,000, and N/A of Galvanize alumni are employed.
Is Galvanize legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 216 Galvanize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Galvanize and rate their overall experience a 4.5 out of 5.
Does Galvanize offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Galvanize accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read Galvanize reviews?
You can read 216 reviews of Galvanize on Course Report! Galvanize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Galvanize and rate their overall experience a 4.5 out of 5.
Is Galvanize accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Galvanize doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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