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Galvanize

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Galvanize is an education company that offers software engineering bootcamps under its Hack Reactor by Galvanize brand name. Galvanize offers programs for rapid career transformation, designed so that anyone with motivation can succeed, regardless of education, experience, or background. Please visit the Hack Reactor page on Course Report here to learn more about these bootcamps. 

Galvanize also offers Enterprise training designed to rapidly upskill and reskill employees at any level, helping companies develop internal tech capabilities, broadening workforce representation, and empowering the workforce of the future.

Galvanize has long been committed to upskilling and reskilling the U.S. military. They equip active duty service members and Veterans with in-demand technical skills, empowering them to succeed in competitive, high-paying civilian careers in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

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  • San Guyer
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    Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Jul 12, 2016
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    Well worth the money!

    It really is all it's cracked up to be. Staff, facilities, instruction are all outstanding. It's every bit as tough as you would imagine it to be. If you get in - prepare! Check out treehouse, and do some javascript, angular and node tutorials udemy... it's a minor cost and will make your experience much better. Take David Malan's CS50 course to fill out your knowledge of computer science. Well worth the money and time. 

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  • Mark
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    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Seattle
    Jul 06, 2016
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    Nice alignment of Interests

    Galvanize's DSI is a very well-formulated intensive course of study, which provides students with as much of a launch toward an entry data science position as could be hoped for in a 12-week course. The instructors are knowledgeable and dedicated. The materials/exercises are well thought-out, and are clearly the result of testing and refinement. Most of all, Galvanize's business model ensures alignment of the student's interests with those of the company, and it shows. Galvanize gets more stu...
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    Front End Developer • Student • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Jul 01, 2016
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    Web Development Immersive

    Instructors:
    Pro: Liz Howard and Tyler Bettilyon are phenomenal instructors and people. Both of them are inredibly techinically proficient, friendly, inviting, and helpful. Liz in particular became a personal mentor to me throughout the program, making herself readily available for 1-on-1's with me where we'd talk about coding, navigating the tech scene, or my goals. Matt Williams, who joined our course halfway down the line, was also a great instructor who brought a lot to the table ...

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    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Jun 24, 2016
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    Galvanize SF

    Having been through the program, this is what I can say about it:

    1. The material is cursory and enough to get past some interviews, but is not enough to a) get past tough ones b) get a really good job or c) be any good at this job when you get it without prior experience. Prior experience means: PhD in math/stats/physics or MS in stats or 5-10 years software development. It's just not going to happen from the Galvanize material. 

    Suggestion: don't mislead students abou...

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  • Richard Anderson
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    data scientist • Data Science Immersive • Seattle
    Jun 22, 2016
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    Got my career moving again

    My training as an engineer and analyst was good but dated.  Galvanize positioned me to contribute for the next 20-25 years.  I accepted a job offer as a data scientist within a couple of months after finishing.

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  • Evan
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    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Seattle
    Jun 12, 2016
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    Jump Started My Career

    Galvanize was an incredible experience. It seemed like a big risk, but it really paid off. The instructors were top notch PhD's from some of the biggest tech companies around. The curriculum is exhaustingly expansive​ and the job assistance is pretty good.

    Depending on your past experience (PhD, Software enginer, recent grad) your job hunt could be wildly different than the rest of your cohort even if you have basically the same data science skillset. That being said, most people...

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  • Tom Dobbs
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    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Jun 09, 2016
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    Awesome course!!

    Extremely fulfilling experience. It was baller in more ways than I can count, and don't regret a single step of the journey. For anyone willing to make the committment, Galvanize will be a huge driver for your personal + professional growth...oh and becoming a Data Scientist.

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  • Arian Flores
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    Software Engineer • Student • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Jun 06, 2016
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    Full Stack Web Development Program

    Galvanize Full Stack is a 24-week program teaches you how to make an impact as a contributing member of a development team. The program culminates on hiring day, where students meet potential employers, present projects, and show off everything they’ve learned.

    Tyler and Liz of the galvanize SF web program are amazing instrutors, their dual-lecturing style of teaching really helped keep the topics intersting and entertaining. Both their personalities and knowlege bas...

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  • Peter A Grunde
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    Developer • Graduate • Denver
    Jun 02, 2016
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    Hard work will pay off in spades

    Galvanize is great. I'll toot my own horn a bit to let you know what is possible thanks to Galvanize's full stack program. Before the program, I had attempted to learn a bit of JS on my own for a few months. I hadn't gotten very far; I could wire up an html site to run simple javascript that animated this and that on a largely static site. 

    Fast forward to about a year and a half since graudation- I now write in four langauges to build and manage cloud infrastructure for multipl...

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  • Jane
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    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Jun 02, 2016
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    Challenging curriculum, great instructors

    I highly recommend the Galvanize Data Science Immersive program if you are interested in pursuing a career in data science and are ready to really accelerate your learning.

    I had been dabbling in programming and data science for a year or two, taking online courses or attending a hackathon here and there. I finally decided I was ready to take the plunge and pursue data science full-time. I researched a few programs in the Bay Area, applied to 2, and ultimately decided to enroll a...

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  • Chloe Alnaji
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    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Jun 01, 2016
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    Would do it again in a heartbeat

    Galvanize FSI was an incredible experience that not only am I so happy I chose to go through with, but that I actively miss for its unique immersive qualities and amazing fellow students and instructors. The curriculum we went through gave us a great base for being hired into the modern workforce, as well as many qualities of "real" software developers that I believe couldn't be learned in independent study because the instructors are all highly skilled developers themselves.

    The...

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  • Bryan
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    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Jun 01, 2016
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    Fantastic program in a perfect location

    Galvanize (gSchool) was an incredible experience. I was thoroughly immersed in code with a group of great individuals in one of the best spots in boulder (don't get me started on the lunchtime options). The program was responsive to changes in the development community and instilled a fantastic base of knowledge that helped me be successful as a junior (now mid level) software developer. 

    As someone who is skeptical of learning institutions in general I was pleasantly surprised t...

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Galvanize Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
100%
Graduation Rate
95,000
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Galvanize, 100% graduated. 100% of graduates were job-seeking and N/A of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $95,000. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 323 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field EmployeeN/A
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract positionN/A
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Since our founding in 2012, our mission has been to deliver exceptional student outcomes. We do this through challenging curriculum, top instructors, and a team of experienced Career Advisors who support you every step of the way.
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

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Galvanize Alumni Reviews Summary

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FAQs

How much does Galvanize cost?

Galvanize costs around $19,480.

Where does Galvanize have campuses?

Galvanize teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Galvanize worth it?

The data says yes! In 2022, Galvanize reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $95,000, and N/A of Galvanize alumni are employed.

Is Galvanize legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 216 Galvanize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Galvanize and rate their overall experience a 4.5 out of 5.

Does Galvanize offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Galvanize accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Galvanize reviews?

You can read 216 reviews of Galvanize on Course Report! Galvanize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Galvanize and rate their overall experience a 4.5 out of 5.

Is Galvanize accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Galvanize doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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