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Launch Academy

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Launch Academy is a full-time, 18-week program with a part-time, 8-week online phase and then a full-time, 10-week course in Boston, Massachusetts. After this immersive learning experience, aspiring software developers will be transformed into contributing members of the development community. The core curriculum is built on JavaScript, React, Ruby on Rails, HTML, and CSS. Students learn from building real products under the guidance of experienced software engineers....
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  • Aaron
    Aaron
    Student • Online
    Jan 24, 2016
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    Student in 1st cohort for Launch Academy Online

    **This review is a work in progress as I'm currently going through the program**   I am part of the first cohort for Launch Academy's new Online bootcamp (which launched on 1/11/16). To date, I haven't found any reviews about this particular program (there are many for the On Campus bootcamp), so I wanted to share my experience th...
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  • Robert Petrowsky
    Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
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    Mar 15, 2017
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    Great program, just wait if you are young and not financially stable.

    Hello,

    I graduated two years ago from Launch Academy. First of all I loved my experience there. I learned fast and was easily one of the top performing students of my class. I was also 19 and spent all of my inheritance on the program and paying for rent/food during the program. When it was finished I accepted the first job I was offered rather quickly(2 months) as I was then living off of a credit card. The job was a contract for an extremely small start up(4 people). They told ...

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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Oct 01, 2015
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    Its cool

    Was a great school

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  • Josh Fields
    Josh Fields
    Junior Developer • Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Jun 14, 2015
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    Spring 2015 Grad

    If I talk to someone who is remotely interested in computers, I usually ask if they would consider going to a coding bootcamp. Most people seem intrigued by this, and I then follow up with a recommendation for Launch Academy.

    I'm not trying to shill for the program, but what they've done for me has changed my life. I've always loved computers, from building PC's to playing games on them. It wasn't until I heard about Launc...

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  • Mike
    Anonymous
    Full Stack Web Developer • Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Sep 13, 2017
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    Good Curriculum | Bad Culture

    The Good

    The curriculum at Launch Academy is really spot on. To start, you will spend 8 weeks in your own time, online, learning the basics. They will cover things like the command line, loops, arrays, hashes, syntax, JavaScript, es6, Git and a little bit of testing. They say they do this so you are ready to go once you make it to the campus portion and it certainly works.

    As for the on-campus curriculum, it’s pretty solid – I only wish we had learned more but in order ...

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  • Jax
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    Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Nov 26, 2016
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    Stay Away

    Place is the absolute worst. After you are out of the program they never help you get a job. They lie about their numbers and barely teach. I should have  gone to another bootcamp

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    Evan Charles of Launch Academy

    Co-Founder; COO

    Dec 16, 2016

    Hi-

    I am disheartened to hear you are not happy with your experience at Launch.

    I want to resolve this with you and get you to a place of excitement with your decision to attend.

    Can you email me directly at evan[dot]charles[at]launchacademy[dot]com so that we can set up a time to talk either via phone or video chat?  I am confident I can make things right for you.

    If you are not willing to talk, can you confirm that you had access to our Department of Professional Licensure reviewed student outcomes when you received your acceptance letter and within your Student Agreement.  For reference, the outcomes are located here: https://www.launchacademy.com/blog/student-statistics

    Also, in your initial review you mentioned not receiving Career Services in post grad support.  Can you confirm your cohort and whether you had access to our structured grading in Horizon in your Post Grad Support (something added in Cohorts 13 & 14).  If not, we can ensure you are re-entered into post grad support as it never discontinues for alumni.  Also, have you received the most recent REACT curriculum available to all alumni?

    I am looking forward to working to resolve this with  you.  Our aim is to provide an exceptional experience to all students at Launch.

    Evan
  • Fall 2016 Grad
    Fall 2016 Grad
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Jan 25, 2017
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    Highly Recommended

    Overall, I had a great experience. I learned the entire stack to build fully functional websites with impressive tech behind them. The curriculum is difficult and requires motivation on the part of the student. If you work hard, follow the guidelines, and keep up with the material, it is very likely that you will land a great job as a software engineer shortly after the class ends.

    There were a few times when we were lectured on things like "mansplaining", which felt out of place...

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  • Corey Psoinos
    Corey Psoinos
    Web Developer • Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Jun 12, 2015
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    Spring 2015 Graduate

    Every time someone asks me what I thought about my Launch Academy experience, I give them the same answer: it was the best 10 weeks of my professional career so far.

    Warning: wall of text incoming. Skip to the end if you want the cliff notes version.

    I, like many of my fellow classmates, did not come from a CS background. I had been working as a project manager at a translation company for the past two and a half years. I had moved into a more technical role, though I n...

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  • Daniel B.
    Daniel B.
    Lead Developer • Graduate
    Jun 13, 2015
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    Winter 2014 Grad

    Even before I had finished the program, I have been receiving requests from prospective students to share my experience with the program, why I choose to attend a bootcamp - and Launch Academy in particular, and what my post-grad experience has been like.

    TL;DR

    This is a pretty lengthy review. If you're only interested in my outlook on the program, just skip to the conclusion at the end.

    My Background Story

    Are c...

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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Nov 13, 2015
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    Fall 2015 Grad

    TL;DR: Attending Launch Academy was one of the best decisions I've made.

    I'd been trying to break into a career in software engineering for a while, and the practical skills and education I got through Launch Academy put me over the top.

    The curriculum is well-crafted, layering concepts on top of each other in an organic way, so that you're given a solid foundation before moving on to a more complex subject. I didn't give it 5 stars beca...

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  • Anonymous
    Software Developer • Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
    Oct 10, 2015
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    Summer 2015 grad

    Overall, I had an amazing experience at Launch Academy. I learned enough to land several interviews and my first job in a new career in software development. If you truly enjoy software development, are hungry to learn and grow, and are ready to work really really hard, Launch Academy definitely delivers on its promise to prepare you for a new career as a developer. You get what you put into it though, so don't expect to slack off and t...

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  • Francis
    Francis
    Graduate • Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program • Boston
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    Mar 27, 2017
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    Junior Full-Stack Web Developer

    Attending Launch Academy was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I had recently relocated and unable to get any momentum in a new city with no professional network. Coding was always in my peripheral, but I had never actually taken the plunge until I started to look into bootcamps. Launch Academy really focused on Web Development moreso than others, so I dove in.

    You'll initially spend 8 weeks online learning fundamentals, slowly ramping up to the 10-week online program whe...

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Launch Academy Alumni Outcomes

97%
Employment Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
$70,000
Median Salary
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100% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 0% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 30 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field96.7%
Full-time employee73.3%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position23.3%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment3.3%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons3.3%
Still seeking job in-field0.0%
Could not contact0.0%
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Notes and Caveats
Read the full Launch Academy CIRR Report here.

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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 27, 2023
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Updated January 11, 2021
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Updated December 26, 2023
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Updated March 28, 2024
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Launch Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.6
Instructors
4.6
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.4
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Licensed by the State of Massachusetts.
FAQs

How much does Launch Academy cost?

Launch Academy costs around $17,500.

What courses does Launch Academy teach?

Launch Academy offers courses like Immersive Full Stack Software Engineering Program.

Where does Launch Academy have campuses?

Launch Academy has an in-person campus in Boston.

Is Launch Academy worth it?

The data says yes! In 2020, Launch Academy reported a 58% graduation rate, a median salary of $70,000, and 97% of Launch Academy alumni are employed. Launch Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 54 Launch Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Launch Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Launch Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 54 Launch Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Launch Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.63 out of 5.

Does Launch Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Launch Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Launch Academy reviews?

You can read 54 reviews of Launch Academy on Course Report! Launch Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Launch Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.63 out of 5.

Is Launch Academy accredited?

Licensed by the State of Massachusetts.

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