Lost Income
If you choose to quit your job to learn to code, you forego income while you study and spend a few months job hunting. Part-time coding bootcamps don't require you to quit your job so you keep your income.
Become a Full-Time Developer
Learn MoreThe True Cost of Coding Bootcamps
Thinking about a coding bootcamp to start a career as a full-time software developer? Bloc has spoken with thousands of prospective students and we’ve consistently heard the same question: "How do I sort through all of these options?"
So we created this True Cost Calculator to reveal the real costs incurred with an online or in-person coding bootcamp.
The Hidden Costs of Full-Time Bootcamps
Relocation Costs
If you need to move to another city to attend an in-person bootcamp, you’ll have moving costs and an increased cost of living. Online coding bootcamps allow you to stay where you are and complete the program remotely.
The Bottom Line
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Understand the true cost
Full-time, in-person bootcamps can cost thousands of dollars in lost income and relocation costs.
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Optimize for cost vs length
Full-time, in-person bootcamps have a higher overall cost. Online bootcamps cost less, but often take longer.
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Plan to work hard
Whichever you choose, attending a coding bootcamp is a commitment on your part. You're changing your career, and that takes work!