Flatiron School
Average Rating4.46
580 Reviews
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Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and product design (UX/UI design). 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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Gus WoltmannGraduate • Software Engineering • New York CityDec 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceExcellent
My time at Flatiron was fantastic. I connected with some truly exceptional individuals in my cohort. The bootcamp is fast-paced and demands discipline; it's not a fit for everyone. The hands-on experience of working on technical projects allowed me to develop a strong portfolio. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive. Looking back, I regret not enrolling when they introduced the new curriculum with Python/Flask.- VinhGraduate • Software Engineering • OnlineNov 22, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
BE CAREFUL!
BE CAREFULLY!!
Some of the advertising like "Don't pay if you don't have a job". That is right. You have to understand the word they are playing. If you join to this school with that program, you have to pay even you work at the job which does not related anything to what you have learned from this school. For example: If you join for a Full Stack Dev then you work at Walmart for $15/hour, then you still have to pay. (Their threshold is ~$3000/month). If you make less than ~$3000/mont...BE CAREFULLY!!
Some of the advertising like "Don't pay if you don't have a job". That is right. You have to understand the word they are playing. If you join to this school with that program, you have to pay even you work at the job which does not related anything to what you have learned from this school. For example: If you join for a Full Stack Dev then you work at Walmart for $15/hour, then you still have to pay. (Their threshold is ~$3000/month). If you make less than ~$3000/month then you should be fine. Otherwise, they will chase after you to get their money.
About the course, be honest, I don't recommend this since beside the certificate and the assistance in job hunting, everything else is not worth it. Basically you spend ~$17,000 for those 2 things. The lecture is always quick and not many assistant. Nowadays, there are a lot of online course much cheaper (with certificate) and some are free. Besides that, there are a lot of coding communities online for asking questions. - John sonStudent • Data Science • OnlineNov 14, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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Bootcamp-style workouts have become synonymous with intense, results-driven fitness training. These high-energy, group-oriented sessions promise to push participants to their limits, delivering a full-body workout that combines strength training, cardiovascular exercises, and team camaraderie. In this review, we'll delve into the concept of Bootcamp fitness, exploring its key features, benefits, and considerations. - Rama AlzeerStudent • OnlineOct 18, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Re:Coded Bootcamp
Re:Coded stands out as an exceptional bootcamp. Grateful to be a part of it, I wholeheartedly support their commitment to nurturing future tech leaders. As an advocate for gender diversity, I appreciate their dedication to reaching a 50% female participation goal. My experience has been fantastic, and I've gained valuable full-stack skills. - Adrion DavisSupport Technician Specialist I • Graduate • Cybersecurity Engineering • New York CityMay 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Challenging, 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 • 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 • 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 • OnlineApr 14, 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 • OnlineApr 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineer
Perfect--learned a ton and got a job, how could I complain? - MaycyStudent • Software Engineering • 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.
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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4.5
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4.5
Curriculum
4.4
Job Assistance
4.4
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FAQs
How much does Flatiron School cost?
Flatiron School costs around $17,900. On the lower end, some Flatiron School courses like Product Design (UX/UI Design) cost $16,900.
What courses does Flatiron School teach?
Flatiron School offers courses like Cybersecurity Engineering , Data Science , Product Design (UX/UI Design), Software Engineering .
Where does Flatiron School have campuses?
Flatiron School has in-person campuses in Denver and New York City. Flatiron School also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Flatiron School worth it?
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.
Is Flatiron School legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 580 Flatiron School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Flatiron School and rate their overall experience a 4.46 out of 5.
Does Flatiron School offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 580 reviews of Flatiron School on Course Report! Flatiron School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Flatiron School and rate their overall experience a 4.46 out of 5.
Is Flatiron School accredited?
We are licensed (or otherwise authorized) in various jurisdictions for all Immersive courses. See flatironschool.com for more details.