Flatiron School
Average Rating4.45
581 Reviews
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Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. 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.
The application process asks prospective students to share a bit about themselves and what is driving them to start a career. The process includes speaking with an Admissions representative in a non-technical interview to allow for the opportunity to get to know each other better in a friendly conversation. Applicants will also need to complete a 15-minute critical thinking and problem-solving assessment afterwards. Applicants will receive an acceptance decision from Admissions within 4 business days of completing the assessment.
Flatiron School’s Career Services team provides weekly 1:1 career coaching sessions, mock interviews, and access to an extensive employer network to help students launch fulfilling careers in tech after graduation.
Flatiron School powers the Access Scholarship which invested $1.5 million into the futures of more than 500 students across all of Flatiron School’s campuses and online courses in 2020. The Access Scholarship opens doors for aspiring innovators who may have experienced barriers to education. To build a more diverse and inclusive tech community, Flatiron School has awarded over $10 million in scholarships for women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups in tech.
Flatiron School was one of the first bootcamps in the industry and a pioneer in providing 3rd party examined job placement reports. Read their full independently-examined jobs reports at: https://flatironschool.com/jobs-reports/
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Adrion DavisSupport Technician Specialist I • Graduate • Cybersecurity (Full-Time) • New York CityMay 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceChallenging, Fun, and totally worth it!
I loved everything about my bootcamp. From all the information provided weekly along with lectures and on hand labs I conducted, I never felt overwhelmed or that I couldn't complete an assignment. My instructors were awesome, and they made learning the material fun! I have feel confident moving forward in a career in cybersecurity because of the information they provided that allows me to continue practicing and learning. The career services provided really sealed the deal for me. Having...I loved everything about my bootcamp. From all the information provided weekly along with lectures and on hand labs I conducted, I never felt overwhelmed or that I couldn't complete an assignment. My instructors were awesome, and they made learning the material fun! I have feel confident moving forward in a career in cybersecurity because of the information they provided that allows me to continue practicing and learning. The career services provided really sealed the deal for me. Having a mentor that I could talk to and build a gamplan of goals with was the best thing for me. Coupled with job fairs, mock tech interviews, and a step by step blueprint to help market myself in the industry, I knew it was a matter of when I would break into the industry, not if! Overall it was a great experience and I encourage anyone who's looking to make a change in the IT industry to choose Flatiron to help!- Jonathan BryantGraduate • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineFeb 07, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Flatiron SWE was a great experience!
I really enjoyed my time at Flatiron and feel that I got what I wanted and more. You learn as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time so it constantly feels like trying to take a sip of water out of a fire hydrant, but that kind of immersion leads to rapid growth if you're willing to put in the work. The support from teachers and classmates is fantastic and the continued support through career coaching after graduation was critical during the job search. It's not easy, but ...I really enjoyed my time at Flatiron and feel that I got what I wanted and more. You learn as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time so it constantly feels like trying to take a sip of water out of a fire hydrant, but that kind of immersion leads to rapid growth if you're willing to put in the work. The support from teachers and classmates is fantastic and the continued support through career coaching after graduation was critical during the job search. It's not easy, but if you can put in the work and stay consistent the program can lay the groundwork you need to find work as a software engineer. - Christopher MaiurroStudent • Product Design (UX/UI Design) • OnlineNov 21, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
WARNING!
I was a recent graduate of the flatiron school ux/ui product design program. The employment rates they boast about don't apply to this program since it's brand new (I found out too late) which feels like fraud.
The program itself is poorly conceived and poorly executed. Instructors (when you could get a hold of them) frequently advised me to find answers on YouTube (presumably because they themselves didn't know the answers), and considering the hefty price tag this was a problem ...I was a recent graduate of the flatiron school ux/ui product design program. The employment rates they boast about don't apply to this program since it's brand new (I found out too late) which feels like fraud.
The program itself is poorly conceived and poorly executed. Instructors (when you could get a hold of them) frequently advised me to find answers on YouTube (presumably because they themselves didn't know the answers), and considering the hefty price tag this was a problem in my view. Essentially the course amounted to a very expensive, long but also somehow incomplete tutorial on the basics of Figma.
The 'career counseling' was nothing more then being advised to go on LinkedIn and "network" which seems obvious and not worth paying for. There were no internships or coordinated volunteer experiences to help bolster my resume and real world experience.
The only value came from an independent portfolio review from a partner company called 'skilled' in which the impartial reviewer told me my portfolio was not job ready, despite following the flatiron course to the letter and doing well in all my coursework.
In short, my advice would be to not waste your time and money like I did. - MelissaSoftware engineer • Graduate • LondonSep 20, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software engineer online bootcamp
I had a brilliant experience with flat iron school, and having just received an alumni email filled with new resources I thought I'd take the chance to leave some feedback that might help others in their decision.
I chose the online version of the bootcamp as I worked full time already, and although it took me a while longer to complete it (about a year) throughout that time I found the instructors supportive and enthusiastic, and the online video resources walking you through dif...I had a brilliant experience with flat iron school, and having just received an alumni email filled with new resources I thought I'd take the chance to leave some feedback that might help others in their decision.
I chose the online version of the bootcamp as I worked full time already, and although it took me a while longer to complete it (about a year) throughout that time I found the instructors supportive and enthusiastic, and the online video resources walking you through different exercises indispensable.
Once graduated, I had my first experience of a "career coach" - Ava Miller - she gave me some great cv tips and to this day I still encourage my friends to write their cvs according to the tips she gave me. Flat iron school organised a "jobs fair" and I got my first software developer role after an interview on that fair, about 2 months after graduating.
Prior to flatiron I had done a computing and information systems conversion masters to try to become a software engineer but when I finished that masters I lacked the practical experience and portfolio that flatiron gave me. Being able to talk about code is something the academic setting didn't provide and so I found this course indispensable. - SamanthaGraduate • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineSep 02, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineering Bootcamp - Self Paced
I wanted a career change from 5+ years in financial operations to software engineering. I enrolled in the Flatiron School Self-Paced Software Engineering Bootcamp, meaning I learned the material independently on my own time. It took me the full allotted 15 months to finish the course because I procrastinated A LOT in the beginning, but you can definitely finish the course in about 6 months, or less, if you set a good schedule. If you cannot set a schedule for yourself, then I would sugge...I wanted a career change from 5+ years in financial operations to software engineering. I enrolled in the Flatiron School Self-Paced Software Engineering Bootcamp, meaning I learned the material independently on my own time. It took me the full allotted 15 months to finish the course because I procrastinated A LOT in the beginning, but you can definitely finish the course in about 6 months, or less, if you set a good schedule. If you cannot set a schedule for yourself, then I would suggest doing a class in person or online instead of self-paced. But you have all the same resources.
The main languages I learned was JavaScript, React, and Ruby. I felt these languages were very useful when it came to finding a job, though I wish we also learned Java as I see that on a lot of Software Engineering job applications. I felt the curriculum was great and I feel well-rounded in these languages, although there's always more to learn. One thing I wish I personally did more in self-paced was to ask the Flatiron community to work on group projects, because this is not something you will experience through the self paced program unless you go out and find it.
The Flatiron community is great both online on slack and if you go to the NYC campus - there's always someone willing to learn with you and they're very welcoming. I've also noticed a big network of alumnis on Linked-In! Overall, I was able to land a couple of interviews and a Software Engineering job in the 6 months post graduation, so I'm very glad I went with Flatiron! - JillianSoftware Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineApr 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
So glad I joined!
I had a great time and am so glad I decided to jump into the part-time software engineering program. At times, I wasn't sure I could do it, but I always got amazing support and encouragement from coaches and fellow students :) - Michael ZidarGraduate • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineApr 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineer
Perfect--learned a ton and got a job, how could I complain? - MaycyStudent • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineMar 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SWE: If I had to do it again, I wouldn't
Any program is all about what you put into it. Flatiron is no different, if you do the work and you put in maximum effort you are going to do great at creating great projects. There is only a few issues here, employers aren't just looking for great projects, they are primarily looking for SWEs that can solve algorithm problems. Flatiron does not teach that, at all. So after graduation, you will be forced to now learn that. Major problem here is that you are not prepared to start job hunt...Any program is all about what you put into it. Flatiron is no different, if you do the work and you put in maximum effort you are going to do great at creating great projects. There is only a few issues here, employers aren't just looking for great projects, they are primarily looking for SWEs that can solve algorithm problems. Flatiron does not teach that, at all. So after graduation, you will be forced to now learn that. Major problem here is that you are not prepared to start job hunting after you finish the program, because you will not be prepared for the tech interviews.
However, I can let that go if it wasn't for the fact that anyone can graduate from Flatiron. One of our peers graduated with a final project of a spinning logo. No functionality, just a spinning logo. So, the there is little value to being a Flatiron graduate and if they keep just letting anyone graduate it will keep devaluing the certificate most of us worked hard to get.
Dear Flatiron, be more selective with who graduates your program. Be more selective with who gets into your program. Focus more on programming fundamentals. Do better. - Eva UsatovaFeb 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The biggest disappointment of my life!!!!
If you are working full time and looking for a supportive Bootcamp with teachers that actually help and care than this is the wrong place to be. I took part time software engineer program as I am full time employee and trying to get to the IT a bit faster than through regular school. At the beginning we had a great teacher Chat, he took his time with explanations and I did okay in this program. But it lasted for a several months because they changed teacher and then they changed the seco...If you are working full time and looking for a supportive Bootcamp with teachers that actually help and care than this is the wrong place to be. I took part time software engineer program as I am full time employee and trying to get to the IT a bit faster than through regular school. At the beginning we had a great teacher Chat, he took his time with explanations and I did okay in this program. But it lasted for a several months because they changed teacher and then they changed the second teacher as well. That's when everything went down. The last teacher we had didn't even respond to my text messages. I had to send it several times in order for her to respond. I mean this part time program is great when you don't have extra hours and you are good on your own learning but when it gets to questions regarding lessons you want do very well. It doesn't worse 15,000!!!!! Now I don't have a Diploma but I am stuck with loan for 15,000 that no one wants to return! Good luck! - DavidSoftware Engineer Associate • Graduate • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • AustinFeb 21, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A solid program if you can "be the driver"
I had a positive experience with Flatiron School's 15 week SE course and was able to land a job about two months after completion. Due to covid, it was fully remote.
Summary
A solid program, but with a little bit of an instructor shortage. Like any bootcamp, you need to take full responsibility for your own progress, learning and the job search thereafter. If you choose to fully "be the driver" as Flatiron preaches, you will excel.
Pros<...I had a positive experience with Flatiron School's 15 week SE course and was able to land a job about two months after completion. Due to covid, it was fully remote.
Summary
A solid program, but with a little bit of an instructor shortage. Like any bootcamp, you need to take full responsibility for your own progress, learning and the job search thereafter. If you choose to fully "be the driver" as Flatiron preaches, you will excel.
Pros
- Curriculum was solid (canvas, scrimba videos, lots of labs) Great principles taught
- A lot of post bootcamp job search support (career coach, additional curriculum)
- Good alumni network for job search
- Lecture instructors were solid
- my first instructor was incredible
Cons
- cohort instructor shortage (due to scaling to quickly?) - our instructor left halfway through and our replacement was not great. Also, another cohort expressed a lot of frustration with their instructor. It seems like you could get unlucky with a bad instructor.
- lack of algorithm practice, but that seems to be improving
Other thoughts on the bootcamp route in general
A bootcamp might be a good route for you if you:
- love to learn
- are a disciplined hard worker
- have a personality that fits programming (you're not just doing this to make more $$$)
However, you need to take full responsibility. You have to learn the skills. You have to get a job. The bootcamp doesn't do the hard work for you, however, it will provide you with the tools to get the job done. Don't underestimate the job search after. There are so many people trying to make this switch via a bootcamp and it is a grind. Again, if you put in the time and work, Flatiron gives you the tools to be successful. - CoryGraduate • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • New York CityFeb 03, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great program for web development
Flatiron School was largely a fantastic program. I'll start with the positives. I was looking for a boot camp to change careers and Flatiron was very affordable, especially after they offered me a scholarship to defray some of the costs. They have a variety of ways to learn, from full time to self-paced, so the schedule is extremely flexible. Full time is 15 weeks, so in less than 4 months I had obtained a new skillset and was applying to jobs. They have student loan partners if you need...Flatiron School was largely a fantastic program. I'll start with the positives. I was looking for a boot camp to change careers and Flatiron was very affordable, especially after they offered me a scholarship to defray some of the costs. They have a variety of ways to learn, from full time to self-paced, so the schedule is extremely flexible. Full time is 15 weeks, so in less than 4 months I had obtained a new skillset and was applying to jobs. They have student loan partners if you need financial assistance, which is great because I found that many of the traditional lenders don't allow student loans for boot camps. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their topics, and they make learning the curriculum a great experience. Career services will email job leads every few days for partner companies or anyone they learn is hiring entry level, and you get a coach for 6 months after graduating to help you define your goals and hold you accountable to them. There's a variety of opportunities to interact with other students and alumni, such as Slack, game nights, virtual yoga sessions, and more...everyday there's an opportunity for you to do something other than just sit at the computer and code. At Flatiron I learned a TON about web development and I can easily spin up a full stack web application.
That said, I do wish there were more topics in the curriculum for software engineering from production to deployment, such as writing tests and working with algorithms. The number one block to finding a job after graduating was trying to pass the HackerRank and LeetCode-style assessments before ever talking to a person and demonstrating what I had learned. I had to spend 95% of my time on those sites instead of networking, applying to jobs, and working on projects to add to my portfolio. Almost all of the jobs that Flatiron sent required you to be open to relocation, even if they were currently remote, which was a major drawback to me. The ratio of students to instructor seemed pretty heavy- there were 16 people in my cohort and 1 instructor to help all of us with our individual projects. He worked late nights and weekends to make sure we had what we needed to finish our projects and pass our coding assessments.
Overall I would recommend Flatiron if you want to change careers quickly, aren't committed to staying in one place after graduating, and want to get your feet wet with web development. This was one of the most challenging experiences of my life and I'm so proud to have graduated from Flatiron with a new skillset. I have a lot more to learn about other aspects that aren't web applications, but that's one of the most attractive aspects of tech to me- there's SO much to learn that you can define what path you want to go on. - SamBackend Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineDec 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A life changing experience.
This year I graduated from the Flatiron School Software Engineering Self Paced Online Course and it has completely changed my life. If you love programming and want to learn the skills necessary to get a career in programming I can't recommend it enough. My advice to anyone deciding to take the leap would be to immerse yourself in the content of the course, and go above and beyond to supplement the information in the course. If something feels hard, that's how you know you need to focus ...This year I graduated from the Flatiron School Software Engineering Self Paced Online Course and it has completely changed my life. If you love programming and want to learn the skills necessary to get a career in programming I can't recommend it enough. My advice to anyone deciding to take the leap would be to immerse yourself in the content of the course, and go above and beyond to supplement the information in the course. If something feels hard, that's how you know you need to focus on it more. All in all I graduated and 4 months later I got a job offer at an amazing company for 2x my salary at my old job. - LetaTechnical Support Engineer • Graduate • Online Software Engineering Immersive • OnlineOct 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Positive and Negative
I competed the full time online software engineering program at Flatiron, and overall it was a good experience. My issues with the program design have been addressed with the newly revamped curriculum, which debuted right around my graduation date, so I'll leave that out.
Program/learning: My instructor wasn't very engaging, or organized, but our coach and the support team were all really great, so that helped balance it out. Student services was quick to respond to an issue I had...I competed the full time online software engineering program at Flatiron, and overall it was a good experience. My issues with the program design have been addressed with the newly revamped curriculum, which debuted right around my graduation date, so I'll leave that out.
Program/learning: My instructor wasn't very engaging, or organized, but our coach and the support team were all really great, so that helped balance it out. Student services was quick to respond to an issue I had, but some of my cohort mates didn't have that experience when dealing with a recurrent problem with a specific project evaluator. I definitely learned programming skills, but the lack of attention to data structures and algorithms until after graduation is a huge issue (as many companies expect that knowledge as part of the interview process).
Career services - my coach was fantastic, and although it took 6 months to receive a job offer, that speaks more to my lack of DSA prep and the current job market than anything career services helped me with.
Overall - I don't regret choosing Flatiron. The connections I made with cohort mates (even in a virtual setting) are awesome, and I've successfully transitioned into a technical role (support engineering). This program really demands a lot of self motivation (specifically when doing online classes), and may not be the right fit for someone who needs more hands on instruction.
- JeenhoGraduate • WashingtonOct 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good overall with a few areas for improvement
The course covered a wide range of materials over a 15-week period, which made it both comprehensive and at times unorganized. The best part of the course was career coaching/development. The course taught materials that are pertinent to entry-level positions and the coaches were really helpful at finding the right job afterward. However, I also think that the courses could've been more efficient and organized by cutting down lecture times and focusing more on labs. Some of the materials...The course covered a wide range of materials over a 15-week period, which made it both comprehensive and at times unorganized. The best part of the course was career coaching/development. The course taught materials that are pertinent to entry-level positions and the coaches were really helpful at finding the right job afterward. However, I also think that the courses could've been more efficient and organized by cutting down lecture times and focusing more on labs. Some of the materials weren't updated quickly enough. COVID-19 turned the originally planned in-person boot camp into an exhausting all-day zoom session but felt like everyone was trying to make the best of the situation. - David TianManager - Risk Manager • Graduate • Data Science (Full-Time) • New York CitySep 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Review
Highly recommend (I've recommended to 2 of my friends already). - AlexGraduateAug 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Cybersecurity analyst
the worst decision of my life, the flatiron cybersecurity program is nothing more than the CompTIA A +, CompTIA network and CompTIA security courses, summarized and without the possibility of certification,
If you do not have any IT background, this course will not be able to hold you in any job position, in the group with which I graduated, not even those who had an agreement could get a job, one of them is even working in a pharmacy, another He got a job in real state, another still...the worst decision of my life, the flatiron cybersecurity program is nothing more than the CompTIA A +, CompTIA network and CompTIA security courses, summarized and without the possibility of certification,
If you do not have any IT background, this course will not be able to hold you in any job position, in the group with which I graduated, not even those who had an agreement could get a job, one of them is even working in a pharmacy, another He got a job in real state, another still works driving trucks and I still drive.
The same that you get in this course for $ 14,000 you can find it for $ 10 in pages of online courses and with the possibility of taking the tests and obtaining real certifications that can really give you a job - Katelyn PetersonSoftware Engineer • GraduateJul 28, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineering
I completed the fullstack software engineering program online through Flatiron School. I elected to complete the program part-time, over 10 months. The curriculum is separated into phases including Ruby, Sinatra/Rails, JavaScript, and React/Redux. At the end of each phase, you complete your own project (one of my favorite parts). I had the best classmates and instructor - Flatiron did a great job of building community, even in an online environment. The career services team is top notch ...I completed the fullstack software engineering program online through Flatiron School. I elected to complete the program part-time, over 10 months. The curriculum is separated into phases including Ruby, Sinatra/Rails, JavaScript, and React/Redux. At the end of each phase, you complete your own project (one of my favorite parts). I had the best classmates and instructor - Flatiron did a great job of building community, even in an online environment. The career services team is top notch and I was able to land my first job after 2 months of searching. Would absolutely recommend! - Nate MontgomerySoftware Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineJul 23, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Underwhelmed and overrated
Get out while you still can. This program offers 0 support for individuals that are struggling to grasp this material.
They don't support their teaching staff or their students.
They would rather offer settlements to individuals that request support then provide other avenues of access.
0 support after end of day
0 support on weekends
A severe lack of structure
You will be spending a ridiculous amount of money to sit online and be directed to watch YouTube vid...Get out while you still can. This program offers 0 support for individuals that are struggling to grasp this material.
They don't support their teaching staff or their students.
They would rather offer settlements to individuals that request support then provide other avenues of access.
0 support after end of day
0 support on weekends
A severe lack of structure
You will be spending a ridiculous amount of money to sit online and be directed to watch YouTube videos and third party walk-throughs
Many of you that get help from non flatiron staff in this prework support channel may think it will be the same in your program. This is unfortunately not the truth. You only get support during class hours from staff. But there will be so many of you that getting assistance will be almost impossible. Because their time is spent focusing on fixing computer environment issues.
I was originally started 051721 and projected to complete the course 082621. Unfortunately 50% of the individuals I started with will not be completing the course on in the 15 week timeframe. Due to the lack of support.
When I reached out to advocate for myself and other that seemed to be struggling, I was told that was acting like a child (needing someone to hold my hand. )
This program is but a mere fraction of its former self
They offer 0 soft skills trainings (Excuse me.... they think that learn how to google things (albeit very vital) is a soft skill)
They have 0 focus on Git and Github ( Version control)
They spend 0 time on focusing on the most powerful software developers (the command line)
In the unfortunate event you don't pass a phase the force you to wait 3 weeks (which turns a 15 week course in 21) with 0 ability to reach out to staff to gain understanding of materials you've clearly failed to grasp.
Apparently they could care less whether or not you complete the course.
They may offer you a settlement but no one will ever hear about it because the make you sign a non disparagement and confidentiality agreement.
Absolving themselves of any responsibility to actually offer a quality education.
I'm not posting this to because I had a piss poor experience.
I'm only but providing a short-term temporary warning to those who will put everything they have into a program like this to only be discouraged should similar circumstances happen.
I can't say things won't get better I sincerely hope they do but at this current time this program is having severe quality issues making the adjustment to a pure online format. And they refuse to work with student that offer very valid an easily implementable suggestions to increase the rate of success for full-time students.
The confidentiality agreements allow for this organization to outright present false information about the success rate of participants because I binds those who fail to secrecy of failure and magnitude.
They have removed their money back guarantee and the ability to qualify on income share agreement terms (offered pre-pandemic) which was a balance in quality assurance. They know the quality of education has suffered and in order to protect their bottom line have removed these terms because they cannot provide the quality this once great program could offer.
I hold out hope that in the future they can provide the quality but as with most organizations at this point they are holding on for dear life to survive this current recession and the quality of this program has greatly suffered.
Not to mention the horrible mistake this company made by getting into bed with WeWork.
Avoid this program until the can get they can get themselves together and once again provide quality education for the ridiculous cost.
They make over $600,000 per cohort and the start every 3 weeks and they can find an adequate way to provide support to students.
Sounds fishy to me
My Google review was flagged by this organization
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Software Engineering
The decision to take the software engineering immersive has absolutely changed my life. The operations were handled wonderfully and I felt supported whenever I needed it and whatever I need. The instructors were fantastic. They do a wonderful job of teaching you what you need to know, but also forcing you to develop your own thought process and problem solving abilities. My career coach was extremely supportive both emotionally and technically. I am extremely grateful for everything Flat...The decision to take the software engineering immersive has absolutely changed my life. The operations were handled wonderfully and I felt supported whenever I needed it and whatever I need. The instructors were fantastic. They do a wonderful job of teaching you what you need to know, but also forcing you to develop your own thought process and problem solving abilities. My career coach was extremely supportive both emotionally and technically. I am extremely grateful for everything Flatiron provided for me and more so happy to say that I am part of the outstanding community that has been created. Joining Flatiron is becoming a part of a lifelong network that will always be ready to support you when you need it. - RuariJunior Software Developer • Graduate • Software Engineering (Full-Time) • OnlineJun 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I would recommend!
I completed this course throughout the pandemic, and I recommend it to anyone looking to pivot their career into tech.
I came from a background in advertising and Pastry cheffing, thinking that coding was the correct investment in myself for the future. I believe I made the right choice, especially opting for Flatiron over some of the other institutions I both researched and visited...when I was able to pre-pandemic!
The curriculum covers a huge amount of content, starting ...I completed this course throughout the pandemic, and I recommend it to anyone looking to pivot their career into tech.
I came from a background in advertising and Pastry cheffing, thinking that coding was the correct investment in myself for the future. I believe I made the right choice, especially opting for Flatiron over some of the other institutions I both researched and visited...when I was able to pre-pandemic!
The curriculum covers a huge amount of content, starting with Object-Oriented programming all the way through to making powerful Single Page Applications using React and Redux. The coaches, both technical and career, are beneficial and competent in their field of expertise.
Along with the curriculum, you will learn a whole load of lessons; most importantly, Flatiron School creates an environment where you can be completely yourself. I can't stress enough how important that has been for both my professional and personal development.
Flatiron School Alumni Outcomes
90%
Employment Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
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
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | 72.6% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 13.5% |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/A |
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
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Liz Eggleston
Updated July 14, 2025
Jenna Hunte brings over a decade of engineering and tech education experience to her role as a mentor in Flatiron School’s Data Science program. After starting her career in software engineering and moving into AI consulting and engineering leadership, she now plays a key role in helping bootcamp students navigate a fast-changing industry. We caught up with Jenna to learn more about her ...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 02, 2025
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growth fields in tech, and with over a hundred cybersecurity bootcamps and programs listed on Course Report, choosing the right one can feel a little bit overwhelming. Four recent cybersecurity bootcamp graduates joined us in a Live Q&A to discuss their bootcamp experience and how they made the career pivot into cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is not a one...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 09, 2025
Don’t let the cost of a coding bootcamp hold you back from achieving your tech career dreams! Flatiron School has many cost-effective ways to pay for a coding bootcamp, from upfront discounts to monthly payment plans and financing. Jem Millett, the Senior Director of Admissions at Flatiron School, breaks down Flatiron School’s three scholarships, and how to determine the best payment plan for...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 02, 2025
With the introduction of AI, 2024 saw companies and bootcamps working quickly to help workers acquire the needed skill set. Over the course of 2024, Online Program Managers (OPMs) saw major shake-ups with a key OPM’s sudden exit and suggested federal regulation folding. We’re closing 2024 with renewed funding for VET TEC on the horizon, and trends like skills-based hiring becoming more ingrai...
Jess Feldman
Updated November 19, 2024
Joshua Obeng left a job with no momentum to pursue an expansive career in cybersecurity. Joshua shares what he learned as a student and mentor in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Flatiron School, and how his training and education prepared him to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam. Now a year out from bootcamp graduation, Joshua gives us insight on what it’s like to work as a Cyber Security Analyst...
Jess Feldman
Updated October 30, 2024
There was a real stir-up in the OPM world this October, and we’ll also be diving into workforce development initiatives that are gaining steam in the U.S. As we near Election Day, we’re taking a look at what presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump envision for skills-based hiring. Plus, we’ll let you know about the latest coding bootcamp fundraises (including one $150M Series F...
Jess Feldman
Updated October 02, 2024
Happy Fall! This September, we released the Best QA Bootcamps of 2024! The federal government made a new push for skills-based hiring and apprenticeships, and also unveiled a campaign to fill 500,000 open cybersecurity roles. We’re sharing the latest student outcomes on federally funded skills bootcamps in the UK, and two recent initiatives for women in tech. Plus, we’ll let you know about th...
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 24, 2025
2024 has been a rollercoaster of a year in tech hiring! We sat down with four career experts from Springboard, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and Tech Elevator to find out which industries are hiring bootcamp graduates today and how to stand out in a competitive job market. Listen in the conversation or read the transcript as we dig into effective methods for using generative AI in your j...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 05, 2024
This month, we’re celebrating 10 years of coding bootcamps and a big announcement from our own team here at Course Report! We’ll also let you know about new funding for the federal apprenticeship system and “climatetech” jobs, the status of skills-based hiring, and the career outcomes of two coding bootcamp graduates in the news. Plus, learn more about the 10 coding bootcamps we added to the ...
Jess Feldman
Updated July 17, 2024
By partnering with Bletchley Institute, Flatiron School is helping its students and alumni access and interact with a global community of technologists and creatives. Flatiron School CEO, Peter Barth, shares how this collaboration allows students to grow their network, level up their skills, and receive professional mentorship from experts in the field. From events and contests to its job boa...
Jess Feldman
Updated July 01, 2024
Happy Summer! This month at Course Report, we released our Best Cybersecurity Bootcamps list for 2024 — check it out if you are looking to launch an in-demand career this year! This June, five coding bootcamps announced cohorts that will be fully or partially funded through grants (read: FREE to you)! A Southern coding bootcamp landed a one-million dollar fundraise, and two interesting partne...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
Hackathons are exhilarating (albeit sometimes stressful!) events where technologists come together to innovate and build projects within a limited timeframe. We’re delving into four reasons to participate in hackathon events, and insights on what you can expect once you’re signed up. Find out where to find your next in-person or online hackathon, plus learn from the hackathon experiences of t...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 06, 2024
Flatiron School’s Hackonomics hackathon asked participating teams of bootcamp alumni to create personal finance applications that leveraged AI. We caught up with three members of the winning hackathon team, Logan Lampton, Sheena Sang, and Matthew Thomas-Wicher to take a virtual tour of their app, Ctrl + Alt + Defeat Debt, which they built in just 19 days! They share what it was like integrati...
Jess Feldman
Updated June 27, 2025
It’s 2024 and the average bootcamp tuition is still ~$14,000 — the same as it’s been for the last decade. So why does it feel harder to pay for a bootcamp these days? In this Live Q&A, admissions representatives from four coding bootcamps – Springboard, General Assembly, Flatiron School, and Tech Elevator – offer their expert insights on creative ways to pay for a coding bootcamp.
They’re...
Jess Feldman
Updated February 12, 2024
Capstone projects are one cornerstone of a reputable, immersive technical bootcamp; oftentimes, students take the opportunity to get creative and build something they’re passionate about. We recently tuned into the Global Final Project Showcase at Flatiron School, and were particularly impressed with three projects created by Software Engineering and Data Science Bootcamp students. Be sure to...
Jess Feldman
Updated April 29, 2025
Jobs in AI are in high demand across many industries, and the responsibilities for these exciting technical roles only continue to evolve. Even with the turbulent tech job market of 2023, LinkedIn's chief economist points to a 21x increase in AI job postings! If you’re interested in the artificial intelligence career path, we’ve rounded up the top 10 AI and machine learning jobs that hiring m...
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How much does Flatiron School cost?
Flatiron School costs around $16,500. On the lower end, some Flatiron School courses like Data Science (Part-Time) cost $16,495.
What courses does Flatiron School teach?
Flatiron School offers courses like Artificial Intelligence (Full-Time), Artificial Intelligence (Part-Time), Cybersecurity (Full-Time), Cybersecurity (Part-Time) and 4 more.
Where does Flatiron School have campuses?
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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.
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