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Epicodus

Average Rating4.68
181 Reviews
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Epicodus is a coding bootcamp offering part- and full-time courses online and in Portland, Oregon. Students learn everything they need to know to get a job as a web developer by learning JavaScript, C#, .NET, and React. More important than any particular skill, cohorts are taught how to think like a programmer, write good code, and pick up new languages and technologies in this fast-changing industry. Epicodus focuses on collaboration and inclusivity. Students work together in pairs and teams almost every day, and a diversity, equity, and inclusion approach is a core part of the program design.

Epicodus's courses also include job search preparation for students. Career advisors meet one-on-one with every student to review resumes and cover letters, practice interviewing, and even go over job applications in class. After completing the coursework, students are placed in hand-selected internships with tech companies at no extra cost, allowing them to begin their job search with coding experience already on their resumes.

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  • Adrienne Matosich
    Adrienne Matosich
    Graduate • C# and React (Part-Time) • Portland
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    Oct 11, 2022
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    Fun, interactive, challenging, but learned a lot.

    Pair programming and building a network in the tech community was extremely helpful. Our cohort will have lasting and supportive connections together. The curriculum at Epicodus was thorough and put me in a solid position to look for work in tech. I’m very grateful for the experience.
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  • Carlos Mendez
    Graduate • C# and React • Seattle
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    Aug 19, 2022
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    Positive Outcome!

    The curriculum was well thought out and the instructors were friendly and knowledgeable. It was a very supportive environment that really prepared me for the amazing job I got afterwards. Totally worth it. 
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  • Ben
    Support Engineer • Graduate • Ruby and React • Portland
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    Apr 08, 2022
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    It was cheap, fun, and I got a job

    TL;DR: It was cheap, I had a lot of fun, learned a ton, made friends, am now making more money than I ever have, and my career prospects are good. But I'm still salty about some stuff!

    The best parts:

    In comparison to most of the bootcamps, Epicodus is dead cheap. I paid ~$8000 for four months of full-time coursework, career support, and an internship. 

    Yes, the curriculum is available for free, and despite having instructors it is more or less self-directed, but the...
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  • Skylar
    Software Application Developer • Graduate • C# and React • Online
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    Mar 25, 2022
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    Opening Doors

    Overall, the program worked, and I'm happy with where I ended up. Along the way there were a few bumps. I loved getting to work with a wide variety of people, but at times it felt like groups were composed of people that were poorly suited to one another, when the gap in programming affinity was too wide. Despite any friction, this was an excellent use of 6 months, and if I had to relive this time, I'd still choose to spend it learning here.
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  • Kevin Funez
    Support Engineer • Graduate • C# and React • Portland
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    Jan 24, 2022
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    C#/React

    Great experience. Good learning environment and met lots of great people.
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  • Erica Wright
    Graduate • PHP and Drupal • Portland
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    Aug 21, 2021
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    Great bootcamp for a motivated self-starter

    I came into this bootcamp with a passion for coding and several years of self-taught basic front end experience, and was getting into PHP which is why I chose the PHP and Drupal track. The fast-paced environment of the course really helped accelerate my skills quickly and while some of the homework and exercises were definitely challenging, it really helped me to progress and learn so much. The biggest and most useful tool of the entire experience however ended up actually being my peers...
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  • Kerry Lang
    Graduate • Ruby and React • Portland
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    Aug 05, 2021
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    Great experience

    Instructors, career services and curriculum are great! Coming from a sales background I was very nervous making the change but they set you at ease and the pair programming is a great approach. What definitely puts then over the top is the internship. Would go again if I had to make the choice again!
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  • Jaki
    Student • Intro to Programming (Part-Time) • Portland
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    Sep 17, 2020
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    A Positive and Engaging Experience

    I attended  Epicodus' Intro to Programming course, as well as, the first five weeks of their full time program. On both occasions I was impressed by their community, curriculum, and staff. Epicodus has a strong sense of community that is fostered in all that they do. They strive to promote diversity and inclusion in their own curriculum and classroom, as well as in the tech community at large. 

    The curriculum is rigorous, engaging, and well supported. The staff at Epicodus were th...
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  • Adela Darmansyah
    Adela Darmansyah
    Graduate • C# and React • Seattle
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    Sep 12, 2020
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    Overall Awesome Program!

    Epicodus jumpstarted my career change as a nurse turned developer. The school provided a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment and most importantly, an internship and a solid tech networking. It's an awesome program and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to give it a shot at learning how to program!
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  • Chris Rudnicky
    Chris Rudnicky
    Frontend Developer • Graduate • C# and React • Portland
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    Feb 11, 2020
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    Great Program

    I took the C# / React track without having prior experience programming. Who would have known that within a year of signing up I would have a full time job in the field using the skills I developed at Epicodus. 

    The course content flies by, and it can be a little discouraging when you don't understand a concept. That being said the support of my classmates and teachers was invaluable. Epicodus encourages students to learn how to solve problems collaboratively and ideally without t...
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  • Azamat Bekmuratov
    Software Engineer • Graduate • C# and React • Seattle
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    Oct 09, 2019
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    Great experience!

    Before joining Epicodus, I made a market research about coding bootcamps in Seattle area, and Epicodus was one of the best options on the market with affordable pricing for 27-week intensive program, curriculum including front-end and back-end technologies as well as the opportunity to have internship experience after the course.

    In Epicodus, I went from basic knowledge in programming to being able to write code in such widely used languages as C# and JavaScript. And by the end o...

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  • Theary Im
    Associate Solution Developer • Student • C# and React • Seattle
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    Oct 02, 2019
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    Good experience. Got a job!

    I started Epicodus with a goal of learning enough about coding to create opportunities to change my career. Naturally, changing a career means that I need to know enough to get a job doing this. I can say upfront that Epicodus helped me accomplish that goal. I graduated from Epicodus in June of 2019 after having completed an internship and the company with which I did the internship offered me a position within the next few months.

    I was brand new to coding when I started at Epic...

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Epicodus Alumni Outcomes

59%
Employment Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
$75,000
Median Salary
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100% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 0% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 34 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field58.8%
Full-time employee44.1%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position8.8%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance5.9%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment2.9%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education2.9%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field17.6%
Could not contact20.6%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
Read Epicodus' full CIRR Outcomes Report here

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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated October 03, 2024
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Liz Eggleston
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Updated July 11, 2019
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Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated October 29, 2018
Before Epicodus, Aundra was a recent high school graduate with a few odd jobs under her belt. After tutoring and producing content for websites, she wanted to learn the programming languages that powered them, so Aundra set her sights on software development. See why Epicodus was the best choice for Aundra, how she spun her first internship into a full-time job, and how her career has blo...
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Updated March 23, 2017
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Epicodus Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.7
Instructors
4.5
Curriculum
4.3
Job Assistance
4.6
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Guarantees Job
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Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
Epicodus is licensed by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission and Washington Workforce Board.
FAQs

How much does Epicodus cost?

Epicodus costs around $8,700. On the lower end, some Epicodus courses like Intro to Programming (Part-Time) cost $100.

What courses does Epicodus teach?

Epicodus offers courses like C# and React, C# and React (Part-Time), Intro to Programming (Part-Time).

Where does Epicodus have campuses?

Epicodus has in-person campuses in Portland and Seattle. Epicodus also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Epicodus worth it?

The data says yes! In 2019, Epicodus reported a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $75,000, and 59% of Epicodus alumni are employed. Epicodus hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 181 Epicodus alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Epicodus on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Epicodus legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 181 Epicodus alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Epicodus and rate their overall experience a 4.68 out of 5.

Does Epicodus offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Epicodus 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 Epicodus reviews?

You can read 181 reviews of Epicodus on Course Report! Epicodus alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Epicodus and rate their overall experience a 4.68 out of 5.

Is Epicodus accredited?

Epicodus is licensed by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission and Washington Workforce Board.

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