The Tech Academy
Average Rating4.83
418 Reviews
39 Courses
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 part-time and full-time bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, front-end development, tech marketing, and tech sales. The immersive experience aims to create well-rounded technology professionals, and also gives students the option to take the course at their own pace. There are also no set starts dates or rigid scheduling. Students can enroll at any time, study from home, and choose whatever study schedule they would like.
The Tech Academy’s bootcamps cover topics including computer science fundamentals, programming basics, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Python, Bootstrap, jQuery, React.js, project management, Agile, Scrum, MVC, version control, Java, and more. Each bootcamp also includes a Live Project, where students gain real-life experience to add to their resume as well as job placement assistance.
None of The Tech Academy's bootcamps require any tech background or experience. To apply, applicants need to take an IQ test with logic-based questions (to ensure applicants can read, write and perform basic math), followed by an admissions interview.
The final part of every The Tech Academy bootcamp is the Job Placement Course which covers interviewing skills, resume writing, where to find tech jobs, and gives students access to job placement staff who assist students in landing technical positions.
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- Gabriel LarsonGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
I had an amazing time learning at The Tech Academy. I went from knowing nothing about coding and software to feeling confident in that field with a job in that industry. You get out what you put in. If you put a lot of effort into this bootcamp you will get a ton of knowledge out.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 29, 2021
Thanks for leaving a review, Gabriel. Congrats on the new job! - Michael TabbGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Boot Camp
This was an amazing experience. The instructors were amazing, responsive, and compassionate.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 10, 2021
We are glad you had a great experience Michael, thanks so much for leaving a review! - JasonGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The support is fantastic!
I feel I learned a lot, and whenever I had trouble, someone was available to help me within minutes. I thought the live projects, support staff, and job search support were fantastic, and the statistic that roughly 87% of graduates are hired programming careers is a real plus.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 06, 2021
Hey Jason, we really appreciate the review and we're so glad you enjoyed your learning experience here at The Tech Academy. I'll pass along the praise to our instructors! Best wishes in all of your endeavors. 
Ivan FisherGraduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by GitHubNov 23, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceHighly Recommend!
I highly recommend The Tech Academy for anyone looking to enter the tech industry. I started with little to no knowledge of computer programming and graduated with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of computer programming and the ability to code in several languages. The curriculum was great, the staff was awesome, I learned a ton and had a lot of fun!Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 10, 2021
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Ivan! Best of luck in your new career!- KrisGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Developer Bootcamp
I had a great experience with The Tech Academy. I did the Software Developer Bootcamp and came out of it with significantly more knowledge and confidence in my coding than I had going in. Each course was thorough and had projects that I could put in my portfolio. The job placement team was also extremely helpful in my finding a job a couple weeks after graduation.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 10, 2021
Hey Kris, thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We are stoked that you got through the program and into a software developer position so quickly. Congrats! - Erik H.Graduate • Online Python Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Python Bootcamp
The structured layout of the overall course was great. In the beginning, they start you off really basic and keep things simple. This is great for people like me who don't really know anything about computers. It was the way they had you progress that made everything connect in the end. It was well put together and I am very happy in my choice picking this bootcamp.
Definite Pros:
- Great amount of help and they're always willing. I called several times a day sometimes and th...The structured layout of the overall course was great. In the beginning, they start you off really basic and keep things simple. This is great for people like me who don't really know anything about computers. It was the way they had you progress that made everything connect in the end. It was well put together and I am very happy in my choice picking this bootcamp.
Definite Pros:
- Great amount of help and they're always willing. I called several times a day sometimes and they were always willing to help.
- Tough but a good curriculum with a lot of information. Their tutorials lay some solid groundwork in your development
- They want you to succeed and get a job
- KirkGraduateVerified by LinkedInSep 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
More than expected!
The Tech Academy gave me all of the skills I desired and more. I had zero experience in software development prior to enrolling with the school, and I left feeling competent and confident in my coding abilities. The instructors were very good to ensure I actually understood the depth of the content they were teaching. Excellent experience. Thanks guys! - MysRAMUX/UI Designer • Graduate • Online UI/UX Designer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Highly Recommend
I highly recommend utilizing The Tech Academy. They go above & beyond providing information & ensuring you are equipped with the necessary skills to enter the field of your choosing. The curriculum is easily digestible, but it is a lot and you get what you put into it. I was switching professions from teaching to UX/UI design & I feel confident in doing so after taking their courses. Even more so because they didn't just equip me with the knowledge of design, they equippe...I highly recommend utilizing The Tech Academy. They go above & beyond providing information & ensuring you are equipped with the necessary skills to enter the field of your choosing. The curriculum is easily digestible, but it is a lot and you get what you put into it. I was switching professions from teaching to UX/UI design & I feel confident in doing so after taking their courses. Even more so because they didn't just equip me with the knowledge of design, they equipped me with the whole process of development from front end to back end & an understanding how everything interacts. flows & works. Sign up already -- You will thank yourself later -- my only advice -- don't give up when it gets hard. - Jordan M.Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by LinkedInSep 23, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C# & .NET Framework Bootcamp
First and foremost, The Tech Academy is an awesome industry to attend if you want to learn how to code. There are many different bootcamps to take so you don't have to be subjected to only one bootcamp. Now, I took the C# & .NET Framework Bootcamp where it really opened my eyes about how web applications run behind-the-scenes. There is so much information to gather in this course that I feel confident in coding now. It's always great to lear...First and foremost, The Tech Academy is an awesome industry to attend if you want to learn how to code. There are many different bootcamps to take so you don't have to be subjected to only one bootcamp. Now, I took the C# & .NET Framework Bootcamp where it really opened my eyes about how web applications run behind-the-scenes. There is so much information to gather in this course that I feel confident in coding now. It's always great to learn a new skill and apply it to the new world, and a career in Software Development. Overall, The Tech Academy is a school I recommend to anyone to attend if they have the desire to become a Software Developer. - Tabitha YoergerSoftware Developer/IT Support Specialist • Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 23, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Highly recommend this boot camp! Well paced and really prepares you for a tech job
I took a big leap in deciding to change careers and took a good amount of time in deciding which boot camp I wanted to take but I'm glad I chose The Tech Academy! The fact that it is self-paced was perfect as I decided to keep working part time while taking the full-time course. While always being encouraging and educational, they also help to set you up with realistic expectations and tips on how to actually succeed in the tech industry. It was a busy and sometimes stressful four months...I took a big leap in deciding to change careers and took a good amount of time in deciding which boot camp I wanted to take but I'm glad I chose The Tech Academy! The fact that it is self-paced was perfect as I decided to keep working part time while taking the full-time course. While always being encouraging and educational, they also help to set you up with realistic expectations and tips on how to actually succeed in the tech industry. It was a busy and sometimes stressful four months, but I learned so many valuable skills and had the support of some really great instructors along the way. They were helpful and kind every step of the way! - JennyGraduate • Online UI/UX Designer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great School!
I enrolled in the UIUX Designer Boot Camp. The boot camp was self-paced and this was really good for me because I am a night owl. I really liked how I could work on the lesson at night when I am awake and receive feedback when the instructors are in the next day. Their operating hours are long and they all the way to 9 pm for me. This was great for when I would get stuck earlier on and needed to call in to get assistance. Their online presence is really good. They respond quickly and us...I enrolled in the UIUX Designer Boot Camp. The boot camp was self-paced and this was really good for me because I am a night owl. I really liked how I could work on the lesson at night when I am awake and receive feedback when the instructors are in the next day. Their operating hours are long and they all the way to 9 pm for me. This was great for when I would get stuck earlier on and needed to call in to get assistance. Their online presence is really good. They respond quickly and usually less than 24 hours for me on a weekday. They're really understanding and patient. Sometimes I'd call in and ask for help looking for a bug and they would help out. There are a lot of people on their team, so I always get a response quickly. I really like how they have a lot of methods for communication; it's not strictly just calling or just emailing them. Some instructors respond by text or discord which is nice. Overall, I had a pleasant experience with the instructors.
The boot camp itself was very informative and there were a lot of resources and links to optional studies. They really cover from the ground up, from computer basics to beginning-level coding in multiple languages. It's not everything but enough to get started. In the UIUX Boot Camp, they were mostly outside resources for design principles and tutorials for photoshop and adobe XD. The live project they had for the boot camp was mostly design-based and it utilizes everything you learned in the boot camp. Overall, I learned a lot and it was enjoyable in the end. - Ricardo LopezStudent • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great school and helpful staff
I really enjoyed my experience at the Tech Academy. Everybody from the administrative staff to the instructors are really helpful and want you to succeed. I learned so much during my time at the school and the first two courses of every boot camp offered are extremely helpful if you're completely new to coding/programming world. I have tried other online learning resources and non of them match up to the instruction and guidance you receive at the Tech Academy.
The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes
70%
Employment Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
$45,000
Median Salary
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-field | 70.1% |
| Full-time employee | 70.1% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.0% |
| Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 0.0% |
| Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.0% |
| Not seeking in-field employment | 11.2% |
| Employed out-of-field | 2.8% |
| Continuing to higher education | 4.7% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 3.8% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 8.5% |
| Could not contact | 10.2% |
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.
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Updated August 19, 2019
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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...
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
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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 compani...
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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 experienc...
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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 ...
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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 hi...
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Updated February 07, 2020
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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 exci...
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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 Ac...
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.
Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.9
Curriculum
4.7
Job Assistance
4.9
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Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
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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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.
What courses does The Tech Academy teach?
The Tech Academy offers courses like Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time), Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (part-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (full-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) and 35 more.
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. 418 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. 418 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 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 418 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 4.83 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.