Why choose App Academy over Coding Dojo?
It’s simple... App Academy grads experience better placement rates and we have lower costs per instruction hour. Don’t take our word for it, see how the data stacks up below.
Online Software Engineering Bootcamps Comparison
Placement Rate✝
App Academy
70%
Coding Dojo
19%
App Academy grads are 3.7x more likely to get placed in a role.
Reported Starting Salary✝
App Academy
53%
Reporting > $75k
Starting Salary
Coding Dojo
-
Reporting > $75k
Starting Salary
App Academy has industry-leading starting salaries.
Coding Dojo did not elect to report this information in their government filing.
Instruction Hours
App Academy
960
Coding Dojo
640
App Academy provides 1.5x more instruction time.
Cost Per Instruction Hour
App Academy
$21
Coding Dojo
$27
App Academy provides a lower hourly cost.
Source: App Academy’s Full-Time Coding Bootcamp & Coding Dojo’s 16 Week Online Full-Time Bootcamp
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• The metrics above reflect the latest data reported by each party at each source •
Fast-track your tech career.
Since App Academy started in 2012, we've consistently been regarded as one of the best software engineering coding bootcamps in the world by students and employers. Over 5,000 students have graduated from our programs with the skills necessary to land a job in tech!
Our bootcamps are ideal for students who prefer:
Online education
Live instruction & support
New: Hands on training with AI
Flexible Tuition Options
Guided job search
Choose from two different Online Bootcamps
App Academy provides flexibility with our online immersive programs, so you can choose the one that best fits with your schedule and preferences.
16 Week Full-Time Accelerated Bootcamp*
Schedule and Intensity:
- Mon - Fri, 7am - 4pm PST or 8am - 5pm PST (depending on the cohort)
- This program requires 10+ hours a day, 7 days a week. Prepare to eat, sleep, and code, and come out at the end transformed.
Curriculum
- Ruby on Rails, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
- To help ensure applicants are ready for the rigor of this program, we also ask them to complete a few additional steps in the Admissions process.
Tuition
- Range: $17,000 - $28,000
- Available Payment Plans: Upfront, Climb Credit Financing, Deferred, Hybrid
*Please Note: This program is not currently available to New York residents.
Full-Time Coding Bootcamp*
Schedule and Intensity:
- Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm PST
- Although it still requires a full-time commitment, this program offers a more gradual pace for students to ensure they’re fully grasping the concepts that are taught.
Curriculum
- Python, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
- As a student in this program, you’ll enjoy more of a safety net with deferrals and the ability to shift to our part-time program.
Tuition
- Range: $20,000 - $23,150 + interest
- Available Payment Plans: Upfront, Climb Credit Financing, Deferred
*Please Note: This program is not currently available to New York residents.
Part-Time Coding Bootcamp
Schedule and Intensity:
- Open Study Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm PST and 8:00pm-10:00pm PST (Optional)
• Lectures: 5pm-6pm PST OR 7pm-8pm PST (One hour required daily)
• Office Hours: 6pm-7pm PST (Optional)
•Assessments: Fri-Sun, assessments are given every 2 weeks, with three days to complete. - We understand that life happens. That's why we've introduced Flex Days. Each week, you can take one Flex Day (or miss a day of class), with no consequences.
- There are unlimited attempts to pass each assessment.
Curriculum
- Python, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
- Assessments are only given every other week for this program, instead of weekly, which is the case for both of our full-time programs.
Tuition
- Range: $22,000 - $25,710 + interest
- Available Payment Plans: Upfront, Month-to-Month, Deferred, Financed
*Please Note: This program is not currently available to New York residents.
What makes App Academy unique?
Our coding bootcamps can take you from zero coding experience to being competitive in today’s tech job market in as little as 16 weeks.
Here's what you'll learn
By the end of the program, you’ll have:
Why you're sure to succeed:
Dive Into Our Approach to AI
AI has the potential to transform and conquer the challenges we face in today’s society in new and creative ways. As such, the next generation of software engineers are being trained to work in collaboration with AI, so that these innovations can become a reality. Towards the end of your academic journey, we’ll teach you the AI skills you’ll need in order to produce meaningful contributions in this exciting decade to come.
How you’ll learn about AI at App Academy:
Interactive Lectures: Guided exploration into the basic mechanics, ethical considerations, history and current landscape of Artificial Intelligence.
Hands-On Practices: Task-based assignments designed to reinforce your practical understanding of what AI is and how to use it on a basic level.
Project Work: Practical application on using AI to add new functionality to existing projects or integrate AI into an existing project.
Accelerate your job search with 1:1 career coaching
Launching your new career will be anything but a solo effort! After graduation, you’ll be introduced to your dedicated career coach, whose sole mission is to help get you hired. Plus, you’ll have all the following job search resources and groups at your disposal.
Mock Interviews
Live Lectures
Interactive Workshops
Cover Letter Review
Resume Guidance
Personal Pitch Development
Salary Negotiation Training
Weekly Coaching Calls
Alumni Network Access
A FEW OF THE TOP COMPANIES WHERE OUR GRADS WORK
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Select a tuition plan that’s right for you
It’s our goal to strip away the barriers that the modern system puts around quality, relevant education that can place you in a new career quickly. Simply put, we want you to succeed! App Academy offers four main ways to fund your education for our online immersive programs:
Deferred
Upfront
Month-to-Month
Financed
Got questions?
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Schedule a call with one of our friendly and knowledgeable admissions specialists today, or attend one of our Live Online Info Sessions.
