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The Tech Academy

Average Rating4.85
407 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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  • Star Erickson
    Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Dec 17, 2020
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    Everyone Should Attend This Academy!

    Before attending The Tech Academy I had no experience with coding, so I was excited to find a bootcamp willing to work with novice students.  The Tech Academy excels in their thorough curriculum and attentive instructors.  There are many basic concepts other bootcamps don't cover, but this academy makes no assumptions in a student's understanding.  As a result, students can be confident the training at The Tech Academy will cover everything needed to get started in the tech industry.  I ...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jan 06, 2021

    Wow Star, it's great to hear how much you grew during your time at The Tech Academy! Thank you very much for the review! 
  • Rashid Aria
    Full Stack Software Developer • Student • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Dec 17, 2020
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    The Best Boot Camp

    The Tech Academy is the best place to start your career if you are planning to change your field or if you are already in software development field and would like to enhance your skills, they have a complete curriculum and it is self paced which helps tremendously, you can take as much time you need with a topic. The instructors are very helpful and always reachable, I have seen some boot camps where they have one instructor and 50 students and it can take hours to get an answer but wit...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jan 06, 2021

    Thanks for the awesome review Rashid! 
  • Scott K.
    Full-Stack Software Developer • Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • Online
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    Dec 12, 2020
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    Great Place To Start Your Career

    The Tech Academy was well worth my time and money and allows one the credentials and know-how to find your way around the world of software development. It is more of a broad, shallower dive into multiple languages and paradigms vs. going into depth on one or two languages. They have many paths one could take depending on the career you would like to have. I went down the Full-Stack Software Developer Boot Camp path and it really gave me a sense of the field. 

    You need to make sur...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jan 06, 2021

    Hi Scott, thanks for your review! And well done on landing a software dev job! 
  • Travis Krenzien
    Travis Krenzien
    Freelance developer • Graduate • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Dec 12, 2020
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    Front end developer bootcamp

    The tech academy did a great job taking me from basic knowledge to full competent in as a little as a few months! They provided me with the tools and knowledge to further pursued career!
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jan 06, 2021

    Well done on getting through the program so fast, Travis! 
  • Charles Johnson
    Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Oct 30, 2020
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    Great Introduction to Coding

    I'm a recent graduate of the Tech Academy, and I was very pleased with my experience. All of the staffing including Instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. One instructor took half of his day to help me on a particularly nasty JavaScript bug. The strengths of the Tech Academy are its instructors, its easy to follow curriculum, and its flexible schedule. I came from a career that wasn't in tech and now because of the tech academy I can code full stack applications using C#, Python...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Nov 11, 2020

    Hi Charles, thanks for your great review! And well done for getting through the program! 
  • Lennie
    FileMaker Developer • Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Oct 27, 2020
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    A worthwhile experience

    I am a 31-year-old former teacher who wanted to change careers for a variety of reasons, and I ended up going with The Tech Academy after a recommendation from a friend who successfully changed careers after attending the same bootcamp. I’m local to their main campus, but due to Covid I did the entire thing remotely.

    Essentially, The Tech Academy was a good choice. I am successfully employed in the industry, and though I credit networking and soft skills to getting a job during co...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Nov 06, 2020

    Hi Lennie, thank you for the comprehensive review! I am very happy that you are employed in the industry and have a firm foundation of programming concepts and feel you can learn what you need to for a job. That's the exact product we're going for with our graduates! I am sorry that the JavaScript course didn't go as in depth as you would have hoped. You're right - JavaScript is a very powerful programming language, and not even an entire bootcamp dedicated to just JavaScript would do it justice. We wish we could fit in more JavaScript on our Software Developer Bootcamp, but we only have so much time to cover what you need to know as a full-stack developer. We go into the essentials of JavaScript that a full stack web developer would need to know to get started in the industry. In fact, we are coming out with an advanced JavaScript course that will go more in-depth into the libraries and frameworks you mentioned. And it's going to be a very large course! We hope to have it available by the end of this year! I'm happy to hear the Python and C# Courses had more of the projects that you were looking for - those are the languages of focus for the Software Developer Bootcamp. And I'm very glad you found the instructors very helpful! And many congrats to you for networking and landing a coding job! Have a great career and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything!
  • Jake B
    Graduate • Portland
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    Oct 15, 2020
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    Great School!!

    The Tech Academy was by far the best school I have been apart of. Coming from zero background in software development, The Tech Academy was able to break down languages that I could understand. It’s a tough school but also you learn a lot. The staff is amazing and is always there to help you understand. If you’re looking to start your career in coding, this is the place to be. 
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

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    Oct 23, 2020

    Thanks for the great review Jake!
  • Austin Krzciok
    Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Oct 12, 2020
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    Amazing Opportunity

    I completed the Software Development Bootcamp and this program is definitely setting the bar high when it comes to coding bootcamps. This is by far the most thorough learning experience i've come across when it comes to learning to code. I was able to learn at my own pace and I had direct instructor feedback whenever I became stuck. I was directly supported by the wonderful staff at The Tech Academy every step of the way, from working with my specific situation to get me enrolled - to co...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

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    Oct 12, 2020

    Hi Austin, thanks for the review! We definitely try to support our students and graduates 100% of the way. Well done on your persistence in getting through, and have a great career!
  • Hanna
    Student • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • Portland
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    Oct 12, 2020
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    10/10 would recommend

    I recently graduated from the Software Development Boot Camp at The Tech Academy and had a great experience. The entire staff was extremely helpful and friendly, I never communicated with anyone who made me feel uncomfortable or offended. They work hard to make sure their material is easy to understand and provide assistance through phone, email, screen share, etc whenever necessary.
    I enjoyed the projects and challenges they included on the boot camp, my favorite being the Live Proje...
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

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    Oct 12, 2020

    Hi Hanna, thanks for this review! I'm glad you had a positive experience overall. I wish you a very successful career in the tech field! 
  • Christopher Pitts
    Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Sep 25, 2020
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    Great experience

    I enjoyed my experience with the Tech Academy. Their courses were very in depth and I appreciated being able to work on my own schedule. Their staff of instructors was prompt with responses and always very courteous. 
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

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    Oct 09, 2020

    Hi Christopher, thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. 
  • ben g
    react/react native developer • Graduate • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Sep 25, 2020
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    had an excellent experience. All the courses gave me what I needed for a job and the staff was great. Really enjoyed it.

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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

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    Sep 25, 2020

    Well done on getting through and landing a job!
  • Lewis van Diggelen
    Tech Sales Rep • Graduate • In-Person Python Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Sep 10, 2020
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    Python Class

    I really enjoyed the help that the employees gave me. They really wanted me to finish the class and do my very best.
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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

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    Sep 16, 2020

    Hi Lewis, thanks for the review! Well done on finishing the program and landing a job! 

The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes

70%
Employment Rate
80%
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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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. 407 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. 407 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 407 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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