The 10 Best CIRR-Verified Bootcamps

The CIRR reports focus on a handful of measures, including:

Code Platoon is a bootcamp specifically for veterans and their spouses. Suppose you fall into either of these categories. In that case, Code Platoon could be a good match because of its wealth of experience helping veterans with their GI Bill® or other possible financial assistance through the military.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, graduates of the Chicago Full-Stack Web Development program report a median salary of $90,000. Graduates of the same program who opted for nights and weekend courses report a median salary of $105,000. As neither report had more than 20 responses, the true median salary for graduates is probably between those two numbers.

Codesmith students can choose between a full-time immersive program (either in person or online) or a global part-time remote course.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, graduates of the part-time program report 87% employment after 180 days, with a median annual salary of $137,600. Graduates of the full-time program report 82% employment with a median salary of $130,000.

If you want to get into a new career quickly and live in Texas, Codeup might be a good option for you. They only offer full-time, in-person instruction, allowing them to cover all of the material in only 20 weeks.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, graduates of the Dallas Full-Stack Web Development program report a median annual salary of $53,500 a year. Graduates of the San Antonio Data Science program report a median annual salary of $65,000.

Epicodus emphasizes collaboration throughout its program. Students pair up to work on their daily activities and utilize collaboration throughout the program. Students also participate in an internship, so when they graduate, they already have real-world experience.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, 55% of graduates from the Portland location found work in the first 180 days after graduating with a median salary of $55,000. In comparison, 43.5% of graduates from the Seattle location found work in the same time period, with a median salary of $62,750.

Fullstack Academy is one of the larger bootcamp programs, offering a wide variety of programs and options. One of their main benefits is that students can start after paying only a $99 enrollment deposit. Then the program will help students figure out payment options, including loans, government aid, and scholarships.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, graduates of the software engineering program in 2019 reported a graduation rate of 84.7% and a median salary of $82,500.

Launch Academy has been voted Best Bootcamp by Course Report every year since 2017. They offer diversity and military scholarships of $500 and offer deferred payment options that start three months after graduation.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, 93% of graduates from the Boston program found employment within the first 180 days of graduating and have a median salary of $70,000.

Tech Elevator specializes in taking students with no or little experience and turning them into full-stack developers. They offer online classes, as well as classes in numerous major cities. According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, 89% of graduates of the 2021 remote program found work within 180 days with a median salary of $65,780.

The Tech Academy is one of the only bootcamps that offers students the option to complete the bootcamp either as a full program or as a less expensive, on-your-own method. Their Automated Bootcamps include access to the classes and job placement training and assistance but do not include any of the other perks, such as instructor assistance or feedback. While not for everyone, this option does severely reduce the price.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, graduates of the Software Developer Bootcamp report a median salary of $57,000 and graduates of the Front-End Developer Bootcamp report $39,720.

Turning School starts new programs approximately every seven weeks for both front-end and back-end tracks. In addition to its bootcamp programs, Turing School also offers various Try Coding events to introduce potential students to different coding concepts or languages.

According to data from the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, 76% of graduates of the back-end program report finding a job in the first 180 days after graduation with a median salary of $75,000. In comparison, 72% of graduates of the front-end program report finding work in the same period with a median salary of $80,000.