TripleTen: The Project-Based Flatiron School Alternative

Flatiron School is a popular bootcamp, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s why students are choosing TripleTen instead.
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TripleTen and Flatiron School in comparison

TripleTenFlatiron School
Price $7,050–$17,950$9,900–$14,900
Money-back
guarantee
YesNo
Median graduate
salary
$68,3001$72,0002
Projects for real,
external companies
YesNo
Lifelong career
support
YesNo
Rating on Course
Report
4.844.45
Open to beginners Yes, no admissions processYes, with an application process

1 Based on our Student Achievement Highlights 2026.
2 Based on data from 2022 sourced from Course Report, the latest to be found.

Why budding tech professionals choose TripleTen over Flatiron School.

TripleTen vs. Flatiron School:
How they work

For Flatiron School, the “bootcamp” moniker truly fits; its heritage from the traditional bootcamp model prevalent during its founding in 2012 holds over. First, you’re going to have to pass a non-trivial admissions process. Then, if you’re accepted, their offerings can be remarkably intense, especially because they emphasize gaining tech knowledge in a short time period (with their full-time options). Flatiron School is not going to leave learners stranded — they offer mentoring, have a structured curriculum to follow, and provide support — but the onus is on students to drive their own education. Within that, students then might have to connect the new expertise to practical hands-on projects themselves.

TripleTen organizes its teaching as if students are already working in tech. Material is mastered in two-week sprints (mimicking how things are accomplished in the industry), after which the new knowledge is locked in with capstone projects that emulate the work graduates will actually be tackling in real-life tech jobs. This also means that learners finish their time at TripleTen with projects attesting to their bona fides in-hand by design. Also, TripleTen has no restrictive admissions process; the philosophy is that anyone with gumption and dedication can learn tech and land great jobs (grad stories back this up). Because of this, the learning and job search support offered is more robust, including instructors, learning coaches, career coaches, placement coordinators, and more.

TripleTen vs. Flatiron School:
Job placement rates

According to data provided to Course Report in 2022, the latest available, Flatiron School’s graduate employment rate was 90%, an admirable data point to be sure. More up-to-date information hasn’t been released in the years since, though, and we’d be curious to see how the rates have changed.

TripleTen’s 2025 Outcomes Report shows an employment rate that is, to be fair, less. The report found that 82% of TripleTen graduates found employment in a new tech field within six months of graduation. This data is more current, and not only does it reflect a bootcamp still achieving good outcomes, this number is backed up by TripleTen’s money-back guarantee. It says that if you follow the advice of our vast team of career experts and don’t find a job within 10 months of graduation, you can get your tuition refunded.

TripleTen vs. Flatiron School:
Prices in comparison

Flatiron School’s offerings range from $9,900 to $14,900, depending on how you finance your education. However, that comes with a caveat; if you want to pay for your education over time, financing options are offered only for “full bootcamp programs.”

TripleTen has a wider band of price points, costing between $7,050 and $17,950, depending on the program and financing option you choose. But regardless of which of the study tracks you go for, you can absolutely finance it over time — there are no restrictions on which programs are eligible. In addition, while the price is higher at the more expensive end of the spectrum, you get what you pay for. That includes the uniquely robust support system provided as well as lifetime career support services.

TripleTen vs. Flatiron School: Programs on offer.

TripleTen bootcamps and duration

TripleTen has seven diverse programs that teach students the tech that companies are using now. And learners prove they have those skills thanks to the project-based learning philosophy. By design, graduates finish with portfolios of work in-hand that attest to the fact they don’t just have the know-how, but that they also applied it. These bona-fides can then be augmented with externships, opportunities to join hands-on projects with real-life companies. And all of this is backed by a money-back guarantee.
9 months part-time
AI & Machine Learning
4 months part-time
AI Automation
4 months part-time
Data Analytics
3,5/7 months full/part-time
Cybersecurity
5 months part-time
Quality Assurance
4/6 months full/part-time
AI Software Engineering
5 months part-time
UX/UI Design

TripleTen vs. Flatiron School: Programs on offer.

Flatiron School bootcamps and duration

Flatiron School covers many subjects in-demand in tech, but it also has two additional tracks that might be of interest to you if you’re specifically looking to get into the game industry: Game Design and Game Programming (offered in partnership with CG Spectrum). But like with their other courses, these programs also lean on more traditional teaching approaches, so you might not find the hands-on projects or in-company experience that are major green flags on a resume.
15/45 weeks full/part-time
AI & Machine Learning
15/45 weeks full/part-time
Software Engineering
15/45 weeks full/part-time
Data Science
15/45 weeks full/part-time
Cybersecurity
40 weeks part-time
Game Design
40 weeks part-time
Game Programming

TripleTen vs. Flatiron School:
Career support

For six months after graduation, Flatiron School will provide career support. This includes career coaching, access to a proprietary job board, and networking events, all backed up by the bootcamp’s alumni community that you can join. But after six months, that’s it. If you don’t land the job, that’s on you, and your access to assistance is cut off.

With TripleTen, you get personalized career search strategies thanks to direct interaction with career coaches who provide the support you need: LinkedIn profile polishing, resume building, portfolio upgrades, cover letter assistance, and mock interviews (both behavioral and technical). This is all backed up by the money-back guarantee that states if you follow their advice (and the advice of placement coordinators, other professionals helping you get hired) and don’t land a tech job within 10 months of graduation, you can request a refund. Then, not only is this period longer than six months; even after you land a job in tech, you can still access career support. It is available to grads for life.
4 months part-time

AI Automation

AI tools for business operations
Updated in 2025

Connect AI tools to enterprise platforms and business data. Optimize existing solutions or build new ones. Eliminate resource bottlenecks. Become indispensable in any organization.

/mo
with TripleTen Installments
9 months part-time

AI & Machine Learning

LLMs & Generative AI training
Updated in 2025

Build systems that learn from data and improve over time without being explicitly programmed. Design, train, and deploy machine learning models to solve real-world problems.

/mo
with TripleTen Installments
4 months part-time

Data Analytics

AI for faster data workflows
Python for BIA
Updated in 2026

Turn raw data into clear, helpful insights that guide important business decisions. Help companies understand what’s working, what’s not, and where to go next.

/mo
with TripleTen Installments
7 months part-time
3,5 months full-time

Cybersecurity

AI tools & risks in cyber defense
Earn CompTIA Security+ cert
Updated in 2025

Keep people and companies safe by protecting their digital lives from online threats. Work behind the scenes to stop hackers and secure sensitive information.

/mo
with TripleTen Installments
6 months part-time
4 months full-time

AI Software Engineering

Faster coding with AI
Cutting-edge curriculum
Updated in 2026

Create the apps and tools people use every day by building smart, reliable software. Turn ideas into working solutions that make life easier, faster, or more fun.

/mo
with TripleTen Installments
5 months part-time

Quality Assurance

AI-powered testing automation
Testing with Python
Updated in 2025

Make sure apps and websites work smoothly by testing them before they go live. Find and fix problems early so users have the best possible experience.

/mo
with TripleTen Installments
5 months part-time

UX/UI Design

AI-assisted UI design & prototyping
Updated in 2025

Create digital products that are both easy to use and visually appealing. Focus on user experience and designing smooth, intuitive interactions.

/mo
with TripleTen Installments

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82%
of graduates

had zero coding skills or previous tech-related experience

Student Achievement Highlights 2026

Externships for hands-on work experience

All students can complete business projects for companies that we've partnered with.

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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.

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Flexible payment options

Learn now, pay later
Installment plans
Upfront
4.8/5 across 2,500+ reviews

A Top 3 Online Bootcamp

TripleTen is one of the top coding bootcamps for 5 years running!

Check out our awards on Career KarmaSwitchUp and Course Report

2,600+ grads since 2019
80% of graduates had zero coding skills or previous tech-related experience

Jake McCambley
Before
Wilderness Guide
Now
Software Engineer at Zencare

“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.”

Tiffany Hall
Before
Special Ed Teacher
Now
Full-stack Developer at Scholastic

“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.”

Chuks Okoli
Before
Refinery Operations Specialist
Now
Machine Learning Engineer at Leidos

“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.”

Jake McCambley
Before
Wilderness Guide
Now
Software Engineer at Zencare

“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.”

Tiffany Hall
Before
Special Ed Teacher
Now
Full-stack Developer at Scholastic

“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.”

Chuks Okoli
Before
Refinery Operations Specialist
Now
Machine Learning Engineer at Leidos

“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.”

Jake McCambley
Before
Wilderness Guide
Now
Software Engineer at Zencare

“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.”

Tiffany Hall
Before
Special Ed Teacher
Now
Full-stack Developer at Scholastic

“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.”

Chuks Okoli
Before
Refinery Operations Specialist
Now
Machine Learning Engineer at Leidos

“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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