The Best Coding
Bootcamps in 2026
The best coding bootcamps
in comparison
| TripleTen | Coding Dojo | General Assembly | FullStack Academy | Flatiron School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 🧡 $7,050–$17,950 | $9,995–$16,995 | $2,950–$16,450 | $6,995–$13,995 | $9,900–$14,900 |
| Money-back guarantee | 🧡 Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Graduate employment rate | 82% 1 | 83.8% 2 | 56% 3 | 64% 4 | 90% 5 |
| Median graduate salary | $70,000 1 | $69,478 2 | N/A | $90,000 4 | $72,000 5 |
| Projects for real, external companies | 🧡 Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Lifelong career support | 🧡 Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Rating on Course Report | 4.84 | 4.38 | 4.31 | 4.77 | 4.45 |
| Open to beginners | 🧡 Yes, no admissions process | Yes, with a four-step admissions process | Yes, with an application process | Yes, with an application process | Yes, with an application process |
¹ Based on our 2025 Graduate Outcomes Report.
² Based on data from 2024 sourced from a ComputerScience.org review of the bootcamp.
³ Based on data from the General Assembly 2022 Student Outcomes Report, the latest to be found. No salaries are listed.
⁴ Based on data from the 2021 Fullstack Academy and Grace Hopper Program Jobs Report, the latest to be found.
⁵ Based on data from 2022 sourced from Course Report, the latest to be found.
TripleTen—Best coding bootcamp for beginners
$7,050–$17,950
Price for programs
It does this through in-depth curricula developed by industry-seasoned experts, skills from which are then locked in by practical capstones that build out student portfolios as well as externships, opportunities to join hands-on tech projects with real-life companies.
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Coding Dojo–Best
for independent
learners thinking
of turning to academia
$9,995–$16,995
Price for programs
Pros
Cons
General Assembly–
Best for breadth
$2,950–$16,450
Price for programs
In addition, many people in the industry have heard of General Assembly, so there’s name recognition going for them.
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Cons
Fullstack Academy–
Best for JavaScript
$6,995–$13,995
Price for programs
the front end (the bits of a website you see and interact with: think layouts and buttons) and the back end (the ones you don’t see: think data storage and retrieval).
There’s a bit more to it, of course (see below for the other offerings), but if you want to really dive into JavaScript as well as its associated libraries, you should give this bootcamp a look.
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Cons
Flatiron School—
Best for budding game developers
$9,900–$14,900
Price for programs
Besides that, this bootcamp offers a free intro course so you can check if coding is right for you.
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Why choose coding
bootcamps
Not all learning paths
lead to the same goal
If you want a job in tech, coding bootcamps are your best bet. Want to enter academia? Go for a degree. Want to fool around with JavaScript for fun? Self-led learning is likely right for you. But if you want to quickly switch to a career in tech, bootcamps are the way to go.
When choosing among these three methods of learning, it all comes down to three elements: cost, time, and actual skills.
Self-learning: low cost, high uncertainty
If you’re teaching yourself, the education can be free. But saving money comes
at the cost of a long (even potentially interminable) learning process since you don’t have guidance or structure.
It can take two to three times as long to master subjects on your own compared
to a bootcamp. That means that simply getting up to speed via self-study can take the same time as getting hired via studying at a bootcamp. And most likely, you’re going to end up shelling out some cash for learning materials or coaching anyway. So often, this approach is both long and not actually free.
And the final indignity is that you can’t be certain the skills you’re gaining are the ones employers are hiring for.
A degree:
deep theory,
long commitment
On the other end of the spectrum, the average four-year degree can cost more than $150,000. It’ll teach you a lot of theory, and you might make connections and find some career support, but that’s four years of your life. If you want to pivot, you likely want to land that change fast. In addition, we’ll underline the “theory” mentioned above.
Bachelor’s degrees really emphasize the underlying theory more than the get-hired practical skills that recruiters are looking for.
Bootcamps:
the sweet spot for career switchers
Right at the sweet spot in the middle are bootcamps. Good ones are employment-focused by design. Industry-seasoned experts teach you the capabilities that are in-demand at that moment, so you don’t need to worry about not fitting vacancies you’ll apply to. In addition, through them, tech skills can be gained in months as opposed to years.
These programs can even be attended part-time, meaning you don't have to forgo your other responsibilities like a job or childcare.
Why TripleTen
stands out
and real-world experience
In addition to that, students also have the opportunity to join externships, hands-on projects with actual companies. This means they can leave their programs with real-world experience already on their resumes.
No background in tech? No problem; our experts will give you the assistance you need, no matter where you’re coming from (even at late hours). Best of all, you can access career support after you finish the program for life.
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82% of our grads
get hired in 6 months or less
Most of them have no STEM
or IT experience before starting with us.
Externships for hands-on work experience
All students can complete business projects for companies that we've partnered with.
Money-back
guarantee
If it takes more than 10 months after completing your program to get the job you trained for, we will refund 100% of your tuition.
TripleTen is one of the top coding bootcamps for 5 years running!
Check out our awards on Career Karma, SwitchUp and Course Report
Over 1,100 grads since 2019
62% had no prior experience in tech
“Learning to collaborate with others, learning to adopt new technologies to solve unique problems, and learning what it feels like to build real projects gave me a massive leg up in the interview process.”
“TripleTen has these code challenges. We all had to work together to build an MVP, a minimum viable product. It was the exact same process at my job. It was so wild.”
“Most of the tutors are practicing data scientists who are already working in the industry. I know one particular tutor, he works at IBM. I’d always send him questions and stuff like that, and he would always reply, and his reviews were insightful.”
“Learning to collaborate with others, learning to adopt new technologies to solve unique problems, and learning what it feels like to build real projects gave me a massive leg up in the interview process.”
“TripleTen has these code challenges. We all had to work together to build an MVP, a minimum viable product. It was the exact same process at my job. It was so wild.”
“Most of the tutors are practicing data scientists who are already working in the industry. I know one particular tutor, he works at IBM. I’d always send him questions and stuff like that, and he would always reply, and his reviews were insightful.”
“Learning to collaborate with others, learning to adopt new technologies to solve unique problems, and learning what it feels like to build real projects gave me a massive leg up in the interview process.”
“TripleTen has these code challenges. We all had to work together to build an MVP, a minimum viable product. It was the exact same process at my job. It was so wild.”
“Most of the tutors are practicing data scientists who are already working in the industry. I know one particular tutor, he works at IBM. I’d always send him questions and stuff like that, and he would always reply, and his reviews were insightful.”
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Complete FAQIs a coding bootcamp worth the money in 2026?
Is a coding bootcamp worth the money in 2026?
Yes, coding bootcamps are worth the money in 2026. On average, we saw our graduates increase their salaries by $20,000, meaning they cover the cost of the bootcamp within the first year and then go on to keep increasing their earnings. It’s fast, directed, and employment-focused, making it efficient and effective for career changers.
Do bootcamp job guarantees actually work?
Do bootcamp job guarantees actually work?
Yes, at TripleTen, job guarantees do work, but they often take the form of money-back guarantees instead. If you follow the application plan established in partnership with your career coach and still do not find relevant employment within 10 months of graduating from TripleTen, you can request a full refund. This does not guarantee a job per se, but it does give you peace of mind in knowing your investment itself is guaranteed.
How long does it actually take to get a job after a bootcamp?
How long does it actually take to get a job after a bootcamp?
It typically takes three to 10 months to get a job after studying at a bootcamp, depending on effort and networking. Some TripleTen students have even landed jobs before finishing the bootcamp. It all comes down to persistence, gumption, building a good resume and portfolio, and intentional networking.
Can I do a bootcamp while working full-time?
Can I do a bootcamp while working full-time?
Yes, all of TripleTen’s programs offer part-time versions that are designed to be tackled while you hold down a full-time job. However, you should expect to dedicate roughly 20 hours a week to studying. It’s not nothing, but with dedication, it is eminently possible. Numerous full-time workers made it work, and so can you.
Do I need a college degree to attend a bootcamp?
Do I need a college degree to attend a bootcamp?
You do not need a college degree to attend TripleTen. For some bootcamps with application processes, a college degree might enter into the admission decision, but TripleTen has no such process. Instead, we welcome tech learners of all educational backgrounds and focus on developing their skills and portfolios.
Can I get hired as a bootcamp grad over 40?
Can I get hired as a bootcamp grad over 40?
Yes, you can get hired as a bootcamp grad over 40, and your experience can even be seen as an asset. We speak from having seen people over 40 make the change multiple times; Bill Samboy, Isabelle Cuisset, and Cara Cross all landed the transition to tech later in their careers, and you can, too.