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Tech Elevator

Average Rating 4.9
509 Reviews 2 Courses

Tech Elevator offers both full-time and part-time beginner coding bootcamps that prepare students for a career as a full-stack software developer. Throughout the bootcamp, students learn Java, HTML, CSS, SQL, JavaScript, and more. The full-time bootcamp runs for 14 weeks, Monday through Friday, 9-4:30 pm, and the part-time bootcamp runs for 30 weeks with a mix of independent study, live lectures and small-group programming. Both programs have a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure the best supportive environment for participants. Tech Elevator's instruction is delivered online via its National Live Remote program. 

Tech Elevator’s career-readiness Pathway Program includes personalized career coaching sessions, interview practice, 6 months of career placement support post-graduation, and alumni and mentor networking. Tech Elevator also offers its students and alumni direct connections to employers through employer showcases and interviewing events.

Reviews

509 reviews of Tech Elevator

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  • Steven Garcia Verified via LinkedIn
    Jr. Software Engineer · Full-Time .NET/C# Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    Tech Elevator Changed My Life

    It's funny to think that not so long ago I was on Course Report looking at reviews about Tech Elevator and other boot camps. It is hard to believe that someone can change their career in such a short amount of time but I am a testament that it is possible. ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted January 6, 2022
  • Brad Quinton Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Developer Associate · Full-Time .NET/C# Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduation year 2021

    Believe the hype, it's worth it

    I remember being in the shoes you are in right now, i.e., debating on whether or not you should apply to Tech Elevator, quit your job, and spend 3 and a 1/2 months essentially learning how to converse in a foreign language like a native of that language. I ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 18, 2021
  • AJ Cody Verified via LinkedIn
    Developer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - Remote · Graduated 2021

    The Best Decision of My Life

    Making the decision to join a coding bootcamp is incredibly nerve-racking. For most of the students I enrolled with, they were making a huge career change and taking a giant leap of faith. Including me. That being said everything about the Tech Elevator pro...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 17, 2021
  • Emily Galbraith Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Engineer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    Absolutely Life Changing

    I feel like it was yesterday that I was pouring through the reviews on this site trying to decide whether or not to apply to Tech Elevator. I remember being encouraged by all the good reviews, but also skeptical. Believe them! In the process, I met a lot of...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 16, 2021
  • Cindy Li Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Developer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduation year 2021

    Pivoting to a new career with Tech Elevator

    Prior to enrolling in Tech Elevator, I was working in the healthcare industry and was looking for a more rewarding career field. I decided to join the bootcamp because it provides both technical knowledge offers career assistance. Now I am 6 months into my ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 11, 2021
  • Beckie Liwacz Verified via LinkedIn
    QA Engineer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    Tech Elevator changed my life for the better

    Overview After experiencing job uncertainty due to COVID-19, I knew it was time to make a change--to pursue a career that I not only enjoyed, but that could sustain me long-term both personally and financially. "Coding" can mean so many things... it's front...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 5, 2021
  • David Bradley Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Engineer I · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    Best Decision of my Life so far

    If you told me back when I first graduated high school that I could attend a program for 14 weeks and immediately get into the software development field, I would have went back then instead of waiting until five years later. For the longest time, I wanted ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 1, 2021
  • Evan Morgan Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Engineer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    Show yourself what you're capable of

    If you had told me 6 months ago that after attending a coding bootcamp I'd have a job at a Fortune 20 company making 4x what I make now with a career outlook that is literally infinite -- I would have called you crazy. I had always thought that a career in ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted November 11, 2021
  • Rob Newsom
    Rob Newsom Verified via GitHub
    Student · Full-Time .NET/C# Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduation year 2021

    Tech Pivot

    This is an intensive program with excellent instructors. Tuition is very reasonable considering it also includes career coaching, resume assistance, and interview prep (behavioral and technical.) I recommend at least some self-paced study before committing ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 18, 2021
  • Mike Lavan Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Engineer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    Great Experience!

    I was originally in Finance and found myself laid off due to the pandemic. I found myself desperately needing a career/industry switch, and I am so glad I found Tech Elevator. The 14-week process was paced perfectly for me as someone with not a lot of prior...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 7, 2021
  • Yuan
    Yuan Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    Great and Worth

    I am a housewife for six years because I am holding a F2/H4 Visa that cannot work in US legally. Last year I got my green card so I decided to restart my career. But it is really hard and I don't know how to start and where to start. Because my major is CS,...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 3, 2021
  • JW Kriewall Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduation year 2021

    My Life Was Changed

    Wow... I am just now able to write this review after what has been a whirlwind last 6 months. I graduated TE in April 2021 and accepted a job offer about 10 days before the program finished. I couldn't be happier with the way TE was run and how much it prep...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted September 16, 2021
  • Katy Richardson Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Engineer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduation year 2021

    Just What I Was Looking For

    At 35 I was looking for a change in my career. I knew I had the heart and intelligence to be a Software Developer, but I wanted to have some training before starting down a whole new road. Tech Elevator is an excellent choice, both for its educational exper...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted September 14, 2021
  • Solomon Liang Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    It's worth every penny!

    If you are looking for a career switch into IT, you are at the right place! This was not for the faint of heart. The program was very intense and fast-paced, and sometimes overwhelming, but the entire TE team was super supportive and invested in the student...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 27, 2021
  • Advait Redkar Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    It's Worth It

    You get out what you put in to Tech Elevator. The whole team is dedicated to helping you start a new career in the tech field, and the support doesn't end when you graduate. It's fast paced and intense, but if it wasn't, they probably wouldn't call it bootc...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 12, 2021
  • Elysia Webb Verified via LinkedIn
    Junior Developer · Full-Time .NET/C# Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    I got what I was looking for

    I put all my eggs into the Tech Elevator "basket", and it really paid off. Scholarship opportunities do exist, though they seem to be distributed unevenly by which campus you plan on attending, and I was fortunate to get one. The bootcamp was really fast-pa...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 10, 2021
  • Julia Engman Verified via LinkedIn
    Engineer 1 · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - Remote · Graduated 2021

    After 7 years of trying I finally broke into the tech industry

    I don't have too much to say about Tech Elevator besides that they're the real deal. Their stellar instructors who will be available until late hours to help with capstone projects, their pathway program which truly preps you to be star interviewer and just...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 20, 2021
  • Ron Fleming Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Developer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - Remote · Graduated 2021

    Excellent program, staff, and support

    Tech Elevator offers an all-around excellent program. It is intense, particularly during the final 4-5 weeks, when job search activity peaks and coincides with critical instruction and the final capstone. But the dedication of the staff across the board is ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 15, 2021
  • Jason Coffman Verified via LinkedIn
    Java Developer · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - Remote · Graduated 2021

    Great Bootcamp, But fast paced

    My experience with Tech Elevator was great! I would recommend becoming familiar with the basic concepts for the different languages you will learn, just because it is such a fast paced course. If you're dedicated to learning code and enjoy friendly instruct...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 1, 2021
  • Diya Loveson Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person · Graduated 2021

    "I was stuck, Tech Elevator got me moving"

    Background: I have a degree in Computer Science and Engineering and also worked as a software engineer in Accenture, India for 5 years (2007 - 2012) in a very cool technology called SAP PI. I came to the US on a dependent visa in 2012 which meant I had no e...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted June 21, 2021
Outcomes

Tech Elevator Alumni Outcomes

70%
Employment Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
$74,000
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 24 graduates included in this report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field70.0%
Full-time employee45.0%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position25.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
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-field30.0%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
Government Funded/Sponsored Program
News

Recent Tech Elevator News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 11, 2021
Course Report · Coding Bootcamp News in Review: 2020 As we wrap up a very tumultuous year, we're taking a moment to round up all of the most impactful coding bootcamp news we saw in 2020. Follow along as we call out the top trends of 2020 and break down this year’s biggest acquisitions and fundraises in the bootcamp space. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2021, how a new Biden/Harris adm...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 08, 2020
When Kaylee Anchulis decided to make a career change this year, she found the support and practical guidance she needed in Tech Elevator. But it all started with the application! Kaylee helps us dig into Tech Elevator’s selective admissions process and what to expect in the aptitude tests and behavioral interviews. Look for the “Tech Elevator Application Tips” for special advice from Terry Warn...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 08, 2021
Course Report · November 2020 Coding Bootcamp News This November, we’re talking about one major bootcamp acquisition and three fundraises (including one over $75MM)! But of course, the biggest news this November was the U.S. election, so we’re covering news about the Trump administration’s legacy on private education, and what the bootcamp industry can expect under the new Biden administration....
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated October 29, 2020
Course Report · October 2020 Coding Bootcamp News This October, workforce development was on everyone’s minds. In this new roundup, we’re covering the latest initiatives to lift up unemployed Americans and avoid a K-shaped economic recovery (we also included all of these initiatives in our new Guide to Workforce Development Grants). We’re also happy to cover several new scholarships to boost di...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 14, 2025
Career centers and workforce development grants are a key resource for unemployed/underemployed workers looking to re-skill. Around 12 million people have contacted their local career centers this year, which is 8.5 million more than in 2019. Federal programs like WIOA (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), the CARES act, and even initiatives run by your city or state can make it possi...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 08, 2021
Course Report · September 2020 Coding Bootcamp News It’s a new school year, but with COVID-19 ever-present, we read more interesting articles about Gap Year opportunities for college students. There was plenty of buzz around workforce development in September, from who’s leading the charge with new initiatives to how best to support the nearly 20 million unemployed workers in the U.S. This Sept...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 23, 2020
Tech Elevator has been an immersive bootcamp in campuses across the US since 2015, but the onset of COVID-19 in March prompted a quick shift into a remote platform. Dedicated to a seamless transition, they rolled with the punches and resolved to problem-solve their biggest challenge: cultivating camaraderie and team-building online. Co-Founder, David, shares about Tech Elevator’s commitment to ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated September 30, 2024
While some tech companies like Slack and Apple have shared that ~7-8% of their US workforces identify as LGBTQ, visibility for LGBTQ+ folks in the tech industry remains a struggle. Diversity in entrepreneurship and in the workplace is essential – it ensures different perspectives and experiences are represented within a team and encourages new ideas and better problem-solving. With 700,000 tech...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 06, 2020
Jane Shaw is the IT Manager at Progressive Insurance. Projects haven’t slowed down, so Progressive is still hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic – in fact, Jane just made offers to three Tech Elevator graduates last week! We caught up with Jane to find out how Progressive has adjusted their hiring process, what tools they’re using to facilitate a 100% remote team, and what positions bootcamp gra...
Rachel Meltzer
Rachel Meltzer
Updated May 10, 2024
Remote jobs are rapidly becoming more popular in nearly every industry, growing by over 173% in the past decade. This phenomenon is sweeping the US, Canada, and most of Europe as millennials demand a better work-life balance. Over 3% of US employees work from home at least half of the time, and over 5% of the US works full-time remote jobs. Whether you want to work from home, become a digital n...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online – but it doesn’t stop there! M...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 13, 2020
Rebecca Sullivan and Gabriel Sheeley are both bootcamp alumni from Tech Elevator's Ohio campuses. They actually graduated a few years ago from Tech Elevator, so we caught up with them to find out about their experiences at bootcamp and how they've grown in the tech world since graduating. Rebecca graduated three years ago from the Java Web Developer Bootcamp at Tech Elevator's Cleveland, OH cam...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated April 30, 2025
How does a website get its style? CSS, of course! But what exactly is CSS and how will you use it as a developer? Tech experts Joseph Mecham (Web Development Program Director at Devmountain) and Rob Merrill (Software Engineering Instructor at LearningFuze) explain in fun, beginner-friendly terms what CSS is, how it’s used by software developers, and how it works with other programming languages...
Alicia Boddy
Alicia Boddy
Updated January 11, 2025
What Is VET TEC? VET TEC is an innovative VA education benefit that allows veterans to attend a coding bootcamp for free, includes remote training, and pays a monthly housing stipend to students. VET TEC stands for Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses. And VET TEC is all about jobs – the VA specifically works with training providers that prioritize meaningful employment withi...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 24, 2019
Tech Elevator’s sixth campus is in Philadelphia, PA, where the team is hoping to help solve the shortage of software developers in the area. We chatted with Caitie Zajko, Tech Elevator’s Pathway Program Director, to find out what students can expect to learn at the new campus, how the coding bootcamp will help Philly grow its tech industry, and what sort of jobs Tech Elevator Philadelphia grads...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
Ruby vs Python vs JavaScript vs Java vs .NET – how do you choose your first programming language? Some experts will argue that fundamentals are more important than the language itself, and while we agree, you do need to choose a language in order to learn those fundamentals. We’re running through the pros and cons of each language, the average salaries to expect, and the job prospects for each ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 03, 2024
As summer meanders into its final weeks, does back-to-school season make you long to be back in the classroom? It’s not just high schools and colleges that are about to reboot their classes in fall – these coding bootcamps all have upcoming courses online and in-person to jumpstart your new career starting in Fall 2024! Apply today and you could be a developer by the time 2025 rolls around! If ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 31, 2019
Megan Mulroy decided to pivot careers from graphic design to coding by attending Tech Elevator. One of her capstone projects was to build a website combining front end CSS and coding, back end Java coding, and pulling the website content from a database using SQL for a dynamic website experience. Megan walked us through her project, highlighted her favorite elements (one involves a raccoon), an...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 17, 2019
Tech Elevator has five campuses in the Midwest, preparing students from all backgrounds to transition into tech. We spoke with three instructors – Katie Dwyer from Cincinnati, Beth Campbell from Pittsburgh, and Margaret Green from Detroit – about the tech scenes in their cities, their teaching styles, and why they’re passionate about ushering more women in the tech space. Thanks for joining us,...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated April 10, 2019
Tech Elevator’s newest campus is launching in Detroit in summer 2019 in the heart of the city’s tech startup scene. CEO and founder Anthony Hughes tells us why Detroit is a great place for Tech Elevator, which enterprise and startup companies are seeking developers, and his hope for the Detroit community as it experiences a “renaissance” of technology and innovation. Plus learn about some great...
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Find answers to the most-asked questions.

Is Tech Elevator worth it?

Tech Elevator reports a graduation rate of 93%, a median salary of $65,000, and an employment rate of 88%.

How much does Tech Elevator cost?

Tech Elevator courses cost up to $16,500 for Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - Remote.

What courses does Tech Elevator teach?

Tech Elevator offers courses like Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - Remote, Part-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - Remote.

Where does Tech Elevator have campuses?

Tech Elevator teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Does Tech Elevator offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes. Tech Elevator accepts the GI Bill!

Is Tech Elevator legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 509 Tech Elevator alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Tech Elevator and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Can I read Tech Elevator reviews?

You can read 509 reviews of Tech Elevator on Course Report! Tech Elevator alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Tech Elevator and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Is Tech Elevator accredited?

Tech Elevator is licensed under the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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