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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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  • Justin
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    UI Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Jan 12, 2017
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    I had a wonderful experience at Platte campus, very special place.

    I was a student in the Galvanize Full-Stack Web development program in 2015. I really enjoyed attending this program and felt extremely privileged to get in. It was an incredible learning environment that fostered intense sense of community and facilitated an amazing level of learning.  So those are some of those pros! 

    Now on to some other pros...the breadth and depth of topics that are covered in this program is incredible. It is extremely intense but highly rewarding. Probably...

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  • Alex
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    Full-Stack Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Seattle
    Jan 11, 2017
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    Stay Away from Seattle Campus

    I completed the course and got a job despite Galvanize's management doing their damnedest to ruin our learning experience. During the course they removed an instructor from our classroom because they decided to start another cohort while not having the staff for it and needed to take one of our's. They brought in a manager to talk to our class about this but she talked down to us as if we were children instead of adults who had invested $21K each in this course. They scheduled construction...

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  • Michael Park
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    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Seattle
    Dec 19, 2016
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    Seattle success story

    My experience at Galvanize Seattle has been a kind of perfect storm (in a good way): the instructors and curriculum were great, my cohort was super friendly and supportive, and I got a job at a company in the Galvanize building! And my experience isn't even unique. But to be realistic, it's not guaranteed either. Probably the only thing you can count on is getting a good education, and even that is largely up to you. You have to do the work (but don't be afraid to ask for help). You have n...

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  • Graduate
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    Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Dec 14, 2016
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    Mixed Feelings

    Galvanize has a lot of great attributes but also some disorganization and inconsistency. What sets one class apart from another is the teachers and the way the curriculum is planned out. Although my instructors had the best intentions, they didn't have the best resources and were not clear about requirements. We were never quite sure when something was due or if it was due at all and our work was rarely evaluated which made it difficult to know where we stood throughout the program. Ga...

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  • Sara
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    Applicant • Boulder
    Nov 22, 2016
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    Haven't even taken the class yet and already problems

    I haven't even taken my class here yet and I'm already dreading it.

    -They're in it for the money. They were nice to me until I paid for my class and now I don't hear back from them ever.

    -Anyone you talk to will give you a different answer. Good luck trying to get clear info

    -They took a month to respond to my email asking about a class.

    -Once they realized I was younger and a full time college student they weren't nice to me any more. 

    I w...

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  • Anonymous
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    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Austin
    Nov 18, 2016
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    Graduate of Galvanize Data Science Immersive program

    I loved the program and feel that I got a lot out of it. To get out of the "hobbyist" stage of learning data science, you need an immersive experience that will push you and keep you somewhat overwhelmed, taught by instructors who are experts in their fields and want you to succeed. The Galvanize DSI program does all those things extremely well.

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  • Dai
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    Front-End Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Nov 02, 2016
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    Web Development Student

    I attended Galvanize's web development immersive program (formerly known as full-stack immersive) from April 2016 to September 2016. The program is divided into 6-week quarters, which can be summarized this way:

    1st quarter: front-end, focusing on JavaScript fundamentals, HTML, and CSS.

    2nd quarter: back-end, focusing on Node, Express, Postgres, server-side templating.

    3rd quarter: data structures and algorithms, and practice with learning a new langu...

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  • Spencer
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    Graduate • Seattle
    Oct 20, 2016
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    Awesome experience

    Great experience, very valuable and practical curriculum, experienced instructors who love what they do. If you're interested in programming I highly recommend Galvanize.

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  • K
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    Developer Evangelist • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Aug 17, 2016
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    Instructors are key

    "The curriculum does not matter. Your experience is dependent on the instructors"

    - Michael Herman

     

    Michael mentored me while I was still a student at Galvanize in the g8 cohort. This was before Galvanize hired him. After he was hired as the lead instructor for the g11 cohort he still mentored me and a number of other students in my cohort because g8's lead instructor was awful. I am not going to go into the minu...

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  • Han
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    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Aug 02, 2016
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    Data Science Immersive

    The time in the data science immersive was probably the most invigoring time of life

    The instructor are very knowledgeable and know most use cases in a real job environment. We were taksed to do pair programming so you not only learned but got experienced and fluent in the topics learned. One area of improvement I'll say is we could learn more about the connection between linear algebra and certain techniques we're using. However, considering the width of  knowledge in data scien...

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  • anon
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    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Jul 29, 2016
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    Data Science SF

    The heavily advertised (self reported) stats are not reflective of the current course or hiring environment. In 2016, it will take you 3+ months to land a job coming out of the program and a sizeable portion (think 30-50%) of your classmates will not have any job after 6 months.

    The program has been myopically focused on generating more revenue (students), and devotes the bare minimum of resources to graduates. The core product of the program (getting someone a job) was never wel...

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  • Kevin
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    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Jul 14, 2016
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    Data Science Immersive Worth Every Penny

    The data science immersive program at galvanize was life changing and the best decision I ever made. I would not be in my current job or position in life without it. That said, you must have a solid background and be willing to push yourself to make the jump, and I may not recommend it to everyone. What follows is my story and some thoughts and recommendations.

    Brief history

    I was an electrical engineer working in product marketing. I was very comfortab...

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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
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4.5
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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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