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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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  • Saralyn
    Saralyn
    SoftwareEngineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Seattle
    Jul 16, 2017
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    Disappointing

    Let me start by saying that I've heard similar reviews to this by people from all bootcamps (I spent a month in an internship with ~30 people who came from bootcamps and we swapped stories). Also, I came into the program from a graduate program in STEM and got an internship quickly after - overwhelmingly because of the MS in a STEM field - so these things influence my views.

    The top five problems that I found (I am sure I am missing some):

    1. Calling ...

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    Bethany Lindsey of Galvanize

    Program Director, Seattle

    Dec 06, 2017

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We really appreciate it and want you to know we are listening. Since we are an educational institution, we value our own lessons -- and so wanted to share how we have learned and grown in the past 9 months to address these issues. 

    1. This is truly an immersive experience. We have redesigned the curriculum in such a way that it is challenging to the beginner as well as the students with more experience. We did this with a blended curriculum. Students must all pass check points, and the students with more experience are able to dive deeper into the materials as well.

    2. Currently, our instructors each have teaching experience and provide a supportive environment for students. The students seem very happy with our instructors and their knowledge. The latest graduating class rated the instructor knowledge at 85%,  Very Satisfied.

    3. Instructors own the learning materials and are able to teach to them. The instructors all have experience with all of the curriculum, so they are able to teach from any point in the course. 

    4. Students are placed on performance improvement plans if they are not meeting course expectations. Students are counseled out of the program if they are not the right fit or they can defer to the following cohort if they need more time with the material. Our primary goal is working to set the student up to succeed.

    5. We use the Galvanize Standard to report placement information. This information takes 6-8 months to certify, because "placement" is measured at 6 months after graduation. So, the 2016 placement data was released in August 2017. 

  • Dan
    Dan
    Student • Data Science Immersive • Austin
    Jul 11, 2017
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    The three month Data Science Immersion course was a great experience.  While being very demanding I do not think I could have learned more in such a short time.  The instructors where good and really know what they are doing making difficult concepts understandable. Take the interviews seriously and make sure you understand and as much of the pre-course material as possible.  The more comfortable you are starting the easer the work will be and the more you will learn. 

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  • Colton A
    Colton A
    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Austin
    Jun 25, 2017
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    Data Science Preparation.

    I attended the data science immersive program for three months in 2017. Galvanize has an amazing community feel, and the instructors are great at explaining concepts to 'naive' students. Through the program, students collaborate with one another which really reinforces concepts taught through lectures. Python and statistics are a must for this program, which is why Galvanize puts students through a screening/interview process. I would recommend this program to anyone who has a high desire ...

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  • Mi Yan
    Mi Yan
    Student • Data Science Immersive • Austin
    Jun 25, 2017
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    Data Scientist

    After 3 rounds of interview including Python, SQL, Statistics and Machine Learning, I was admitted to the Data Science program in Austin. The syllabus covers a extremely broad topics, not only coding, machine learning algorithm, big-data tools, but also business insight, which was practiced during 4 case studies. I finished 5 online courses related to machine learning, and 3 online courses related to coding before I attended the program. During the program, 30% content are what I already k...

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  • Tyler
    Tyler
    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Austin
    Jun 23, 2017
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    Absolutely Recommend

    Galvanize DSI - Austin Campus

     

    Galvanize completely exceeded my expectations. The instructors at the Austin campus are superior to any college professor that I had during my time studying engineering. 

    When comparing bootcamps, I looked at several options. After speaking with some peers who attended other bootcamps, I know that I made the right choice. These include a competing tech bootcamp and also a major university in Austin that offers some bootcamp prog...

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  • Will Johnson
    Will Johnson
    Data Science Immersive • Austin
    Jun 23, 2017
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    Far and away the best experience in education I've had the pleasure of experience. Thanks to their rigorous interviewing and prep process, every student is brilliant, tenacious, and dedicated to learning more. The instructors are even more so. The environment is collaborative too. We were constantly tapping on each other's shoulders asking for a little help here or there, and never once was anyone annoyed or unhelpful. I can't recommend this more. Whether you're an experienced data analyst...

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  • Chris
    Chris
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Austin
    Apr 13, 2017
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    Push Yourself and You Will Go Far

    Galvanize web development immersive is for the people who truly want to learn. The instructors go a great job guiding you throught the thick woods and mountainous terrain of web development, and they really know their stuff. But they won't hold your hand. The best way to get the most out of your time there is by keeping up with the curriculum, and finding extra ways on your own to build on what you have learned. Cultivate your own natural curiousity. Galvanize web dev teaches Node.js/JavaS...

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  • Darren Hankins
    Darren Hankins
    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Mar 30, 2017
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    Galvanize - Web Development Immersive

    I feel Galvanize is more of a complete learning eco-system than a school. Galvanize's primary focus is on learning and building technical skills. In the process howerver, relationships and soft skills are developed as well. From creating projects to giving tech talks to networking with actual businesses in the building, I feel its been a great springboard for preparing me for a job in the tech industry.

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  • No job No money
    No job No money
    graduate • Student • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Mar 29, 2017
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    Not good at all

    Terrible experience.  Tyler good.  Rob bad Parker bad.  Instructors not care about students and leave early even if you struggling.  Program poorly designed and almost all students waste of money.  Past cohort try to warn me not to come but I did not listen.  Career service helpful but it difficult to get job when not prepared.  Job statistics seem like lie.  We told by instructor past cohort all have jobs but this not true.  They tell me.  15 person start our cohort and only 10 finish.  O...

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  • Beth
    Beth
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Mar 18, 2017
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    Not just worth every penny, worth every minute

    Like most things in life, you get out what you put in and this program is no different. The curriculum, the instructor staff, the projects are all designed to take you as far as you can push yourself to go.

    As others have said, I also put in 20-30 hours a week outside of the core classroom time and I'm glad for every bit of it.  I wanted to be successful at this.  I wasn't just looking for a new job, I wanted to recreate myself and start building a career around being an effectiv...

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  • Lisa
    Lisa
    Student • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Mar 06, 2017
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    6 months over a decade of a "top" education in tech

    I’ve been immersed in some of the “top” education available for tech since middle school. I struggled to fit into an education system that demanded mastery of a concept, but provided no motivation to master said concept due to lack of application. It also discouraged people who were maybe a little more right-brained or allotted brain power to wondering about the application of learned concepts to projects, etc. Therefore, the standard for succeeding in the tech industry meant fitting a spe...

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  • Ali
    Ali
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Mar 03, 2017
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    Best Decision I've Ever Made

    I graduated from a university in 2012 with a bachelors in psychology and no clear career path. After a few years of traveling and exploring graduate school options for psychology, I decided I wanted to take a completely different route. I found a love for coding and spent 2 months researching ways to learn how to be a developer. I compared many different options including 4 year degrees, online schools, teaching myself, and bootcamps style schools. I discovered Galvanize in...

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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

Overall Experience
4.5
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.4
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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!

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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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