Codeup is closed
This school is now closed. Although Codeup is no longer accepting students or running its program, you can still see historical information and Codeup alumni reviews on the school page.
Codeup is an immersive 15- to 20-week, in-person Full-Stack Web Development, Data Science, and Cloud Administration career accelerator in San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston. The Full Stack Web Development program covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Java, Spring, and MySQL. The Data Science Program covers Python, SQL, data visualization, data analytics, data wrangling, and statistics. The Cloud Administration program covers networking, Linux, Windows, security, and AWS Cloud. Codeup offers a Tuition Refund Guarantee, which states if a student has not landed a job in-field within six months of completing their program, 100% of their paid tuition will be refunded back to them.
Prospective students must submit a brief online application, interview with the Codeup team, and then pass a 40-minute test covering word problems, logic problems, and basic algebra. The application process seeks three things: professionalism, motivation, and problem-solving ability.
Codeup has dedicated staff, an employer network, and community partnerships to help students land entry-level software development, data science and cloud administration positions. Students receive help on the job search through workshops, job fairs, and one-on-one support to navigate the tech industry. The most successful Codeup students are prepared to jump into careers as developers, data scientists, and cloud administrators, as well as enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems.
As of November 2022, Codeup is Texas' first and only accredited coding bootcamp. Codeup is accredited for postsecondary, non-degree granting, career, and technology programs by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
I stumbled upon Codeup at a networking event after talking with two students coming up to the end of their cohort. I have always been interested in all things creative but somehow always ended up with jobs that required the least creativity and problem solving. I was drawn to tech several years ago but having no prior experience or exposure found myself wading through blogs and YouTube tutorials, somewhat aimlessly, not really knowing where to start. I had heard of bootcamps before but, as...
I stumbled upon Codeup at a networking event after talking with two students coming up to the end of their cohort. I have always been interested in all things creative but somehow always ended up with jobs that required the least creativity and problem solving. I was drawn to tech several years ago but having no prior experience or exposure found myself wading through blogs and YouTube tutorials, somewhat aimlessly, not really knowing where to start. I had heard of bootcamps before but, as a single parent, was extremely wary about the risk of spending so much money with the uncertainty of job prospects upon completion. Even though most bootcamps are less expensive than formal CS degrees and take much less time to complete, I was initially drawn to Codeup because of their job placement guarantee and knowing I could get my money back if I wasn't placed within 6 months.
From the very beginning, the admissions counselors were on it. I didn't feel like they were trying to "sell" me on the program and just say anything to get me to apply. I could talk to them about my concerns and really felt like I was speaking to a career counselor (emphasis on the counselor). They gave me things to consider and the push I needed to take such a huge leap of faith to leave my job and the workforce for 6months and invest in myself in the hopes of transitioning into something better. The program was hard, for sure. Emotionally there were so many times that I felt inadequate or unsure of myself. And, talking to classmates I was not alone in that feeling. The cool thing about Codeup was that the program was so holistic, in that we weren't just learning technical skills. There were workshops on things like imposter syndrome and what to expect in our first data science roles as well as a very large network of alumni that inspired us by their own success and who were always so eager to jump in with help and encouragement because of how great their own experiences were. I have never really enjoyed school but love learning and Codeup didn't feel like school, it felt more like a learning lab. Some of my biggest lessons were having coffee or lunch with classmates and instructors and those little lessons or nuggets of wisdom that kept you going through the hard times.
Approaching the finish line was both exciting and anxiety inducing. Rent was due (lol) and the unknown was scary. How long would the gap between graduation and job placement be? What kind of job would I get? What would my hours be? Another cool thing about Codeup was the placement support and process. Around the middle of the program we had additional workshops on resume writing, setting up our LinkedIn, networking, and even one on one sessions with a placement team who helped us not only find "a" job, but find a job that was just the right fit. Things you wouldn't even think to consider and a knowledgeable team to bounce ideas off of and get advice from. The job that I have now I didn't even know existed before, but it just fits my background and unique skills and things I just enjoy doing (art, asking 1million questions, storytelling) like a glove.
I have always been fascinated by technology but never thought that "real tech" was for me because I just wasn't strong in programming or coding languages. Codeup was an amazing jump start and confidence builder. They told us in the beginning how impressed we were going to be when we looked back at where we started and saw how far we had come and that has definitely been the case.
Employed in-field | 89.3% |
Full-time employee | 64.3% |
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 3.6% |
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 21.4% |
Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.0% |
Not seeking in-field employment | 0.0% |
Employed out-of-field | 0.0% |
Continuing to higher education | 0.0% |
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 0.0% |
Still seeking job in-field | 8.9% |
Could not contact | 1.8% |
How much does Codeup cost?
Codeup costs around $27,500. On the lower end, some Codeup courses like Cloud Administration cost $17,000.
What courses does Codeup teach?
Codeup offers courses like Cloud Administration, Data Science, Full-Stack Web Development - Java, Full-Stack Web Development - Java.
Where does Codeup have campuses?
Codeup has in-person campuses in Dallas and San Antonio.
Is Codeup worth it?
The data says yes! Codeup reports a 82% graduation rate, a median salary of $44,495 and 89% of Codeup alumni are employed. Codeup hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 129 Codeup alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codeup on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Codeup legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 129 Codeup alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codeup and rate their overall experience a 4.74 out of 5.
Does Codeup offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Codeup accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read Codeup reviews?
You can read 129 reviews of Codeup on Course Report! Codeup alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codeup and rate their overall experience a 4.74 out of 5.
Is Codeup accredited?
Certified as a Career School through the Texas Workforce Commission.
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