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The Tech Academy

Average Rating4.85
408 Reviews
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The Tech Academy is a trade school headquartered in Portland, Oregon that offers full-time and part-time bootcamps online and in-person at their Portland campus.The Tech Academy offers bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, and front-end development. The immersive experience aims to create well-rounded technology professionals, and also gives students the option to take the course at t...
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  • Skyler
    Skyler
    Graduate • Online Python Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • Online
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    Feb 12, 2021
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    Former Student

    My wife and I both enjoyed this boot camp. The instructors were quick to respond. The course is self-paced and assumes you don't know anything about technology so you can take time where you need it. They are also very understanding of the fact that you have a life. During the pandemic, my schedule was crazy they helped make a stressful situation way more manageable. Their number one goal is to make you into a full-stack junior software developer and get you into your first tech job. 
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    Nate Skiles of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Jun 16, 2021

    Skyler, thank you for the review and we're elated to hear that both you and your wife had a positive experience at The Tech Academy. Life happens sometimes and we are always happy to work with our students to achieve their goals. Keep up the great work! 
  • Dom Mathews
    Full Stack Jr Developer • Graduate • Denver
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    Feb 11, 2021
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    Python Developer Bootcamp

    I am a recent grad of the Python Developer Bootcamp. I have to stay wow. I was brand to world of coding and did not have the slightest bit of knowledge about coding. So obviously it was a little nerve wrecking. The Tech Academy does a absolutely wonderful job of guiding you from basic computer fundamentals through several in demand languages. My particular python developer boot camp included HTML/CSS, SQL, Javascript, and Python. It sound like a lot but I promise it is worth the jump. Be...
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    Nate Skiles of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Jun 16, 2021

    Hey Dom, thanks so much for the great review! Our instructors do a great job at working with students until they really understand the material, I'm glad Levi was able to sort out all of your hiccups along the way. We're happy that you have the confidence now to land that dream job, and we are excited to see what you accomplish!
  • Adeline
    Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Feb 05, 2021
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    C# / .NET Core Developer

    My name is Adeline. I took a chance with faith in signing up for the Tech Academy's Boot Camp. I walked in not knowing anything. All I knew was, I wanted to be a Programmer. The staff are so helpful, and so patient! Now all I can say is, I am glad I went with my gut feeling, because now I can call myself a Software Developer.
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    Forest Moher of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Apr 24, 2021

    Thanks for leaving a review, Adeline! We are so glad that you took a chance on us, and that you were happy with your experience! 
  • Sam Breidenbach
    Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • Online
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    Feb 01, 2021
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    Great Experience

    I am a recent graduate of The Tech Academy and I would like to tell you how great of an experience it was.  Not only was the program set up to accommodate my tumultuous schedule (as a single father of 2 young children it is pretty touch and go somedays..) , the material is designed to be relatable and easily digestible.  I came into this boot camp with zero programming experience but walked away confident in my new found skills.  The team of instructors, directors, and general staff memb...
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    Forest Moher of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Apr 23, 2021

    Thanks for the amazing review, Sam! We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience. It sounds like you were juggling a lot, but you came out on top! We are excited to see your continued success.
  • Alex Moffat
    Product Director • Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Jan 30, 2021
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    Fun way to advance your career

    I loved my time at the Tech Academy. After leaving my previous job at the beginning of COVID I was searching for a way to advance my technical skills with a remote learning option. Tech Academy was doing remote learning long before the pandemic, while other boot camps were just starting to adjust. The curriculum included many of the top programming languages and I liked the self-pacing. 

    I had previously been a computer programmer for about 6 years, but it had been abo...
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    Forest Moher of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Feb 05, 2021

    Hey Alex, thank you so much for the amazing review! We are all so happy to hear about your new job with Amazon. You put in a tremendous amount of effort and it really paid off! I also appreciate the feedback about React. We have an upcoming advanced JavaScript Bootcamp that will dive further into this topic.
  • Dave Street
    Software developer • Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Jan 22, 2021
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    You Can Do This!!

     I came into this with zero experience and to be honest a bit tech-resistant. I am proud to be a Tech Academy graduate of the Full Stack Software Developer bootcamp with the base knowledge of what it will take to make the next steps to a wonderful new career. You will get every bit of what you put in and more, out of The Tech Academy experience.They are a wonderfully supportive team. Without any previous coding experience and little network knowledge, I was curious how this wo...
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    Forest Moher of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Jan 23, 2021

    Thank you for leaving such an awesome review, Dave! We are so proud to see you graduate from the program, and we can't wait to see you succeed in the industry. Glad you were able to improve your typing speed. Programming is a quick way to improve your typing skills, fast! 
  • Zachary
    Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • Salt Lake City
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    Jan 22, 2021
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    The Whole Kit and Caboodle

    This boot camp was great. Their website details what each boot camp entails, I personally graduate from the C# .Net framework courses, but they don't really explain the nuance of their services. You get more than just an understanding of code, you use applications that you wouldn't use on your own and are ubiquitous in the industry. Github is one of them. Their job placement course and staff that help you with the job search are worth the cost on their own. People charge a lot of money f...
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    Forest Moher of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Jan 23, 2021

    Thank you for the outstanding review, Zach! I am so happy to hear that you had a great experience, especially with our awesome job placement staff. You have a bright future ahead of you. 
  • Jennie Campos
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    Jan 22, 2021
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    Best decision I have made

    I had an amazing experience. The whole staff of The Tech Academy are super friendly and are there to help you every step of the way. I had no prior experience in coding at all but still managed to get my certificate in Front End Web Development. 
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    Forest Moher of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Jan 23, 2021

    Thank you so much, Jennie! You were fantastic to work with, and we are all eager to see the exciting journey ahead of you. Keep up the great work!
  • Christopher Moody
    Graduate • Online Python Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Jan 16, 2021
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    A wonderful experience

    Having recently completed the Python Boot Camp, I can say the experience is invaluable. Before attending The Tech Academy, I had very little exposure to programming. I learned a lot of useful skills, and I now feel more confident in my ability as a developer. It must be noted that the courses they provide won't teach you everything about a particular subject but rather provide you with a base from which you can expand. More importantly, they teach you how to think like a developer. With ...
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    Forest Moher of The Tech Academy

    Graduate Relations Manager

    Jan 23, 2021

    Thank you for the excellent review, Chris! Well done completing the Bootcamp. We truly believe you will do amazing in the tech industry. Good luck!
  • Jonathan Treloggen
    Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Jan 07, 2021
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    C# & .NET Framework Boot Camp

     Six months ago I started out not knowing anything about code. Now I'm looking for a Software Development job fully confident in my skills and knowledge. They were very flexible when I got sick, and extremely supportive. They always let you know when new opportunities arise, and when insightful meetups are happening. After I land my tech job I plan to go back part time and take on another course in either cyber security or Game Developer which they just released. 
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jan 15, 2021

    Thanks for your review Jonathan! Very well done on making it through the program despite all obstacles. And we look forward to having you back for further training after you land a job! 
  • Kenzie
    Graduate • Online Data Science Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Dec 30, 2020
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    Data Science Boot Camp

    I am so happy with my decision to do my boot camp with the tech academy! I was drawn to the program because it was self-paced, middle of the range in terms of cost and time, and because they built their curriculum for people who have never coded before.

    I knew hardly anything about coding to begin with and they really drill the fundamentals before ramping up to more challenging content. I gained a broad base of fundamental skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript before moving onto the...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jan 06, 2021

    Hi Kenzie, well done on getting through the Data Science bootcamp! I'm glad you enjoyed your experience and thanks for the shout-out to Samantha! Well done on taking advantage of the quarantine time to turn it into a positive! 
  • Stephanie Schulz
    Software developer • Student • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Dec 29, 2020
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    Perfect way to change your life!

    The Tech Academy is an amazing school that works with whatever schedule/ financial plan you have to ensure you obtain your goals as a developer/ coder. I knew hardly anything to do with tech and now I'm a full- stack developer in less than a year. The team and staff are all helpful and know what they are doing. No matter what level of knowledge you have in tech thus school is the right fit! You won't regret it!
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jan 06, 2021

    Stephanie, it's great to hear about your growth throughout your time on your bootcamp! I wish you the best of luck in your career!

The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes

70%
Employment Rate
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Graduation Rate
$45,000
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95% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 5% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 158 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field70.1%
Full-time employee70.1%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment11.2%
Employed out-of-field2.8%
Continuing to higher education4.7%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons3.8%
Still seeking job in-field8.5%
Could not contact10.2%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
This is the 180-day employment breakdown. We continue to help our graduates beyond 180 days, and many more found employment beyond this time period. 

Recent The Tech Academy News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 04, 2024
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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 27, 2023
As a response to the COVID pandemic in 2020, most in-person bootcamps quickly transitioned to online or remote classrooms. In 2024, 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 32 in-person coding bootcamps with campuses in the U.S. 3 Reasons to Go to In-Person Coding Bootcamp In-person learning may ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated August 19, 2019
The Tech Academy is partnering with the US Air Force to train personnel in modern, in-demand technologies, so they are able to identify and solve problems using tech. We asked The Tech Academy Austin Dean, Trisha Saldanha, how this partnership came about, what the Air Force students are learning, and what the goals are for the students when they graduate. Find out about the Air-Force-specific projects the students are working on at coding bootcamp! What s your background and ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated April 09, 2019
Ben was an audio engineer but started to burn out working in the music industry. Friends suggested he try coding, and he discovered The Tech Academy s self-paced coding bootcamp in Portland, OR. In six months, he changed careers, and now works at the school as an instructor and CTO! Ben tells us about the cross over between music and software engineering, why he loves teaching and working with his engineering team at The Tech Academy , and his plans to build software for musicians. ...
Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated December 05, 2018
As The Tech Academy prepares to open a new campus in Austin, Texas, we sat down founders Jack & Erik to get the specifics. Read on to learn about the blended online coding bootcamp, why they re excited to teach students in Austin, what companies are hiring developers in Austin, and what will stand out about the Austin Tech Academy campus in this rising tech hub. Q&A As the co-founders of The Tech Academy, tell us what inspired you to start a coding bootcamp. Jack Erik and I had ...
Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated August 14, 2018
The Tech Academy is expanding to Denver, and their new campus will be run by Cole Dixon, a former student and instructor who worked in tech for three years before returning to the school that jump-started his career! Cole tells us what the new campus at The Tech Academy is like, how students will interact with instructors and students from campuses in Portland and Seattle, and the companies hiring developers in Denver. Q&A What s your background before becoming Dean of The ...
Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated March 16, 2018
After multiple degrees in geology, Alex Wong set out to become a petroleum geologist. But a crash in the oil market coincided with a change in Alex s interests, and he started his journey into tech. Alex chose to learn programming in Seattle at The Tech Academy , and because The Tech Academy is self-paced, he s on track to graduate soon. We check in to find out about his learning experience, what he s already learned about JavaScript, C#, and SQL so far, and his plans for the future! Q&A ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated March 10, 2021
What will your salary be after coding bootcamp? Coding bootcamps are judged almost entirely by their ability to find students high-paying jobs as web developers. Some schools release data about alumni jobs, others offer money-back job guarantees or deferred tuition, but how much are students earning when they graduate and how does their earning potential change as they gain experience? Every year, Course Report surveys real coding bootcamp graduates to better understand ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 21, 2020
From high school dropout to lead developer for a marketing agency at just 19; Temple Naylor took a huge risk and it paid off. He left school at 16, taught himself to code, then enrolled at The Tech Academy ’s online coding bootcamp for a more structured learning environment, and to boost his professional skills. Temple tells us what it was like studying remotely with The Tech Academy , how his instructors went above and beyond for him, and how he landed his Lead Developer role ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated February 07, 2020
Should I do a coding bootcamp? This is a question we hear all the time, and for good reason. As more coding bootcamps launch (not to mention the rising media coverage), you re probably wondering, should I jump on the bandwagon and learn to code? A recent TechCrunch article implored you not to learn to code unless you re ready to put in the work to be great, whereas President Obama wants every student to learn computer science in high school . So what types of people are opting for coding ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated July 22, 2016
In 2014, Adam was working as a business trainer in the restaurant industry, but kept thinking about how much he enjoyed coding as a kid. After going through the software development program at The Tech Academy in Portland, Adam was hired as an instructor. Adam tells us about his path back to coding, the learning structure and curriculum at The Tech Academy , and why he finds teaching so exciting and rewarding. Q&A Tell us about your experience before you became a teacher at The ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 20, 2015
Annandra Grace had an advancing career at an insurance company for 16 years, but was ready for a new challenge. She came across an ad for The Tech Academy  while searching for jobs in tech and was immediately intrigued. After a campus visit that convinced both her and her brother, a self-taught programmer, she enrolled in the Portland .NET bootcamp . Now having completed the course at Tech Academy and taken a job at Prosper IT Consulting as a project manager, we sat down with ...

The Tech Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 400+ alumni reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report, the school is highly praised for its comprehensive and practical Software Developer Bootcamp. Students consistently commend the hands-on experience, especially the live project component, knowledgeable instructors, and the supportive learning environment. One review captures this sentiment: "I gained a immense wealth of knowledge... The instructors were extremely helpful, especially during the live projects."​​ However, some students mentioned the fast pace of the program and the need to dedicate significant time and effort to keep up.
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4.7
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We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.
FAQs

How much does The Tech Academy cost?

The Tech Academy costs around $14,000. On the lower end, some The Tech Academy courses like Self-Paced Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp cost $1,800.

Where does The Tech Academy have campuses?

The Tech Academy has in-person campuses in Portland. The Tech Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is The Tech Academy worth it?

The data says yes! The Tech Academy reports a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $54,000 and 85% of The Tech Academy alumni are employed. The Tech Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 408 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is The Tech Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 408 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.85 out of 5.

Does The Tech Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like The Tech Academy 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 The Tech Academy reviews?

You can read 408 reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report! The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.85 out of 5.

Is The Tech Academy accredited?

We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.

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