University of Texas at Austin: The Coding Boot Camp
Propel your career as a web developer. Learn to code at The University of Texas at Austin.
Global Network: Gain access to a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
Student Success: Stay on track with 24/7 on-demand academic support.
Career Support: Access free professional resources throughout your career.
Respected Credentials: Earn a Certificate of Completion from a recognized university.
Duration
24 weeks
Time to complete, part-time
Pacing
9 hours per week
Live instruction
Learn to code — we’ll support you at every step.
Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, we are dedicated to helping you succeed with unparalleled services and resources. No previous programming skills are required to apply.
- Structured flexibility: Our program is designed to give you the flexibility you need to balance your work-life schedule while providing the structure and support you need to achieve your career goals
- Innovative instruction: Our online coding course includes live interactive virtual classes led by skilled instructors
- Real-world projects: Our industry-driven curriculum teaches you the most in-demand skills through real-world examples. Everything you will learn is immediately applicable to a professional environment
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What our learners are saying
"Since the first day everybody was amazing and it has been a great experience in my life. It took me inside the market again, I got two successfully interviews from Demo Day. Thanks to my professor and TAs, thanks everyone."
Esteban M.
The Coding Boot Camp at UT Austin alum
"I had been interested in learning web development and becoming a web developer for years. I wanted the structure and guidance of a classroom to help speed up the process. The boot camp gave me the confidence to pursue web development as a career."
Josephine C-A.
The Coding Boot Camp at UT Austin alum
"I chose to attend the Coding Boot Camp and UT to change my career. This program was one of the more affordable coding programs and didn't require a ton of prework/tests to be accepted. It's been the hardest and best thing I've done for myself."
Michelle C.
The Coding Boot Camp at UT Austin alum
Meaningful outcomes.
Increase your earning potential.
Web development is one of the fastest-growing careers in today’s economy, with jobs in the field projected to grow by 13% through 2030.Footnote 1
Further your career.
Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you learn in your program to advance your career by assisting you in developing a strong portfolio, a polished resume, and sharp interview skills. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
Meaningful outcomes.
Increase your earning potential.
Web development is one of the fastest-growing careers in today’s economy, with jobs in the field projected to grow by 13% through 2030.Footnote 1
Further your career.
Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you learn in your program to advance your career by assisting you in developing a strong portfolio, a polished resume, and sharp interview skills. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
Innovative curriculum.
In-demand skills.
The rigorous boot camp curriculum is delivered through high-quality coursework and classes led by instructors who are fully vetted. All instructors are assessed for not only their experience in the field, but also their ability to successfully communicate coding concepts to students in a real-world working environment. Instructors are dedicated to delivering a quality curriculum and to enhancing the learning experience of their students; they also offer 1-on-1 guidance to learners throughout the program.
Our Boot Camp Learners Are in Demand
Our employer-competitive learners have received job offers from thousands of global organizations. As you take the next steps in your career, you’ll have exclusive access to job referrals from our network of 250+ partners.
Invest in your career. Explore financial options.
The Coding Boot Camp part-time fee: $12,495
The Coding Boot Camp full-time fee: $12,995
Interest-free payment plan
Pay an initial deposit and split the rest of your tuition into monthly installments with no interest.
A powerful educational partnership
About University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is known as a bold, ambitious leader and is ranked among the best, and biggest, research universities in the country. The university’s commitment to providing quality higher education programs continues with UT Austin’s Center for Professional Education, McCombs School of Business, and Cockrell School of Engineering through the Coding, UX/UI, Data Analysis & Visualization, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, and Product Management Boot Camps.
UT Austin Boot Camps help students prepare for careers in fast-growing fields through an effective, interactive online format. We employ a market-driven curriculum to teach the most in-demand skills and offer a wide range of support services to best enable your success in the program and beyond.
The coding program is offered through the Center for Professional Education, in partnership with edX.
Frequently asked questions
edX coding boot camps cover a variety of web development applications that include full-stack development, front-end development, and back-end development. Our boot camps also feature supplemental course topics in Python, Java, Amazon Web Services, and C# to match your unique career goals.
Yes! A coding boot camp is designed to empower you to gain a new skill set that you can immediately apply to your current role or help you to switch careers entirely — and on your own schedule. By choosing a coding boot camp over a traditional web development degree program, you can prioritize flexibility and affordability while achieving your unique career goals.
While coding does involve some basic math skills, you don’t have to be an expert at math to learn to code. In addition, while some background in coding is helpful, no experience is needed for our coding boot camp as long as you are dedicated and eager to learn. Our pre-course tutorials will help you prepare for our program. You will also have access to a variety of academic support throughout the program.
Web developers can leverage a variety of coding languages in their role, or focus on just one. Our coding boot camp covers languages that include Javascript, SQL, and MERN to name a few. For professionals interested in furthering their studies beyond our coding boot camp, we offer supplemental online learning materials for Python, C#, and AWS.
While the path to employment for web developers can vary depending on prior experience, educational background, and location, our coding boot camps are designed to increase your hireability through a range of career and professional resources. These resources include resume, portfolio and LinkedIn support, interview coaching, and access to a network of employers who are looking to hire.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for web developers and digital designers was $78,300 per year in 2021.Footnote 2 In addition, the projected growth in employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers from 2020 to 2030 is projected at 13%, which is faster than the average.Footnote 3
Coding boot camp tuition varies depending on the program, and on your chosen length of study. Ask your admissions advisor for tuition and funding options. Interest-free payment plans are available.
Yes! A number of our university partners are offering a 20% discount to verified active military service members, reservists and veterans. Learn more on this page dedicated to military learners.
