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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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  • Michael
    Michael
    Web Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Nov 01, 2016
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    Web Immersive Program

    One of THE BEST programs I have been a part of. The amount of information that I learned during the course and retained is unbelievable. I went into the program with some HTML and CSS experience and I tried to learn as much JavaScript as possible before the course started. This course truly is a rocket ship into programming. 

    Instructors- We had 4 instructors at the beginning of the course. 1 instructor ended up going to another classroom to teach but then we were given 2 more to...

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  • Bradford Lamson-Scribner
    Bradford Lamson-Scribner
    Software Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Oct 05, 2016
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    Full-Stack Web Immersive: Difficult and Life Changing

    I was accepted into the Full Stack Web Immersive program in November of 2015. I spent around 6 months (still working full-time and living in Florida) trying to learn as much as I could before starting the program in April 2016. I believe there was a direct correlation between the time I spent before the program started and how much I was able to learn during.

    Right from the beginning of class I was impressed with the structure and cirriculum. Software languages, frameworks, tools...

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  • Tyler Rozboril
    Tyler Rozboril
    Software Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Sep 22, 2016
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    Exactly what I needed.

    The experience was amazing. Teachers were great. I made lifelong friends, and got the tools I needed to begin my career as a Web Developer. I am currently coding in different languages than we learned at Galvanize, but the initial training was all it took for me to have the skills and know how to learn and adapt to my environment. 

    Every offer I've recieved has been more than 80k per year, with full benifits.

    This was worth every penny, I'd do it again in a heart beat...

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  • kt
    kt
    Front-End Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Aug 14, 2016
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    Galvanize Fullstack SF really fit my learning style and helped me change careers

    I rated Galvanize SF's fullstack program highly because I got everything I wanted from it, with greater results than expected. It doesn't disappoint because I knew what my minimum expectations were for a bootcamp, what I wanted out of it (aside from a new career/job), and made a well-researched decision to attend this 6 month program.

    Learning and career transitioning cannot be done in a one-size-fits-all approach. By documenting my experiences and observations,...

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  • Steve
    Steve
    IoT Node.js Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Jul 27, 2016
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    Galvanize made me ready

    My time at Galvanize SoMa (South of Market, San Francisco) has been life changing. The program provided an environment not only condusive to learning code, but also for networking with startups and leaders in Tech. We were regularly asked to give 100% and rewarded for those efforts with increased confidence, building wide mixers, hackathons, community lunches and a number of weekly events.

    I came to the program having prepared thoroughly--I recommend focusing on JS--but found it ...

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  • Anna VM
    Anna VM
    Data Scientist • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Jul 27, 2016
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    Data Science Immersive SF

    in short: loved it! well worth the investment!

     

    more detailled overview: I tried to underline the points I remember being curious about

    material: you wallk out of there with a strong grasp of machine learning algorithms. there are tests to help you check your understanding

    *instructors: great team, they are available to talk one on one or with a smaller group if you have questions

    *...

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  • Jennifer Dunne
    Jennifer Dunne
    Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Denver
    Jul 26, 2016
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    I'd Do It Again In A Heartbeat

    The first thing that impressed me about Galvanize was how thorough their enrollment exam was. It took me two tries to get accepted, even though I have degrees in math and AI and a decade-spanning career of programming and database support. Talking to the other students in my cohort, I was far from the only one who'd had to apply multiple times. But the entire cohort successfully completed the program, with no one failing or dropping out, which proved the validity of the application process...

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  • Josh Cantor
    Josh Cantor
    Graduate
    Jul 17, 2016
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    Full Stack Immersive

    Overview:

    My experience in the Galvanize Full-Stack Immersive was highly productive, engaging, and enjoyable. I went into it hoping to maximize my learning and trusting the process would help me build the tools to find the "right" software engineering job for me. After three months of interviewing and talking to a variety of companies, I recently accepted a great offer from a fantastic company.

    I chose to attend Galvanize after researching bootcamps for...

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  • Gerard Cote
    Gerard Cote
    Associate Software Engineer, Oracle Data Cloud • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boulder
    Jul 12, 2016
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    Solid Program

    In an increasingly crowded universe of development training programs, Galvanize has been a trail blazer and leader. The six-month intensive program with its focus on leading technologies and discipline around  best-in-class engineering process vaulted my capabilities exponentially. This learning was fueled by an instruction team that was excellently qualified with both professional and academic experience. Galvanize's entrepreneurial ecosystem and top-notch instructors make it an excellent...

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  • Alex Braun
    Alex Braun
    Computer Vision Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Jul 03, 2016
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    Galvanize is a great school.  The students are intelligent and driven, and the intensity of the course seemed to force us to engage with each other in an extremely goal-oriented, intellectually honest manner.  I cannot tell you how satisfying it is to work with others who operate on such a mature plane.  The professors and DSRs are knowledgeable and dedicated to helping students actually understand the material, but you need to seek them out ...

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  • Elana Kopelevich
    Elana Kopelevich
    Web Development Resident • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Jun 25, 2016
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    Web Development Immersive

    I enrolled in the full stack program with a little bit of insider info. I had been working for Galvanize, part-time, so I was looped in to their internal updates on student placement and curriculum development. I recognized that the company was really focused on student success and that the data backed it up. Despite that insight, I still looked into a few different programs (it's too much of an investment to make a biased decision). I quickly narrowed the finalists down to the two well kn...

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  • Colin
    Colin
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Seattle
    Jun 17, 2016
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    Excellent program, worth the money

    This program is top-notch.  It was a big deal for me and my family for me to do this, in terms of time and money, but it definitely paid off.  The instructors were great and the program really did prepare me for a job in the data science industry.  You have to be ready to work and devote yourself to the program for three months, but if you do, it will all be worth it in the end.

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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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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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