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Hackbright Academy

 

Software Engineering

Web Development

Analytics + Data Science

MentorWorks Education Capital, Inc. partners with a wide array of schools to provide students funding for education via Income Share Agreements (ISAs) – an income-driven alternative to traditional fixed payment installment loans. Learn more about MentorWorks, ISAs or check for ISA availability.

About Hackbright Academy

Information below provided by Hackbright Academy, (2020). MentorWorks Education Capital, Inc. (MentorWorks) is not a representative of Hackbright Academy and this listing does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or accreditation. Hackbright Academy is not a representative or an affiliate of MentorWorks or Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. References on this website to Hackbright Academy do not guarantee ISA eligibility or serve as financial advice. You should carefully consider your choice of educational program and seek advice from a qualified advisor.

They’re proudly the leading engineering school for women in the Bay Area with 900+ graduates at tech companies that include Google, Dropbox, and Airbnb. Hackbright Academy was founded with the mission to provide women with a personalized path to a software engineering career.

COMMUNITY
Hackbright’s fiercely collaborative community values your uniqueness and individuality.

LOCATION
With their location in San Francisco, Hackbright places you in the heart of the world’s tech capital with access to invaluable opportunity.

CAREER SUCCESS
Benefit from Hackbright’s close partnerships with the industry’s top companies and talent.

Their instructors, peers, advisors, mentors, career coaches and alumnae uphold a culture and environment where women are empowered to realize their full potential. It’s not about competition for attention, it’s about collaboration. They firmly believe that when you combine a community of likeminded ambitious women and a network of strong support, the possibilities are endless.

They teach a full-stack, which means front-end, back-end, and database programming, ensuring you’ll be able to understand the software development process from start to finish. With a full-stack background, Hackbright grads are prepared with the tools to enter the tech industry as a software engineer.

Full-time Software Engineering Program

Hackbright Academy runs a competitive, 12-week software engineering program whose graduates work at some of the best tech companies in the world.

  • Remote
  • 12 Weeks
  • Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (PST)
  • $12,900 USD

Prep Course

Their Prep Course is perfect for those who want a taste of what life as a coder is like before committing to the Software Engineering program.

Prep will teach you the foundations of programming and prepare you for the bootcamp application process.

Plus, it offers plenty of flexibility so you can continue working at your full-time job.

  • Remote
  • 5 Weeks
  • Tue & Thur 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (PST)
  • Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (PST)
  • $250 USD

Online Python 101

You can now learn the foundations of Python online through Hackbright Academy.

In this 5-week course, you’ll explore the programming language Python in order to become familiar with it. You’ll also learn coding fundamentals and debugging skills.

The online class’ schedule allows for more flexibility, too.

  • Online
  • 5 Weeks
  • Self-Paced Weekly Modules & Assignments
  • $250 USD

Note: Due to COVID-19, Hackbright is currently remote-only but their in-person programs are also listed below and should resume in 2021.

Full-time Software Engineering Program

This immersive, full-time bootcamp is designed to train you to become a software engineer in just 12-weeks.

  • LOCATION: San Francisco
  • LENGTH: 12 Weeks
  • SCHEDULE: M-F 10am-6pm
  • PRICE: $16,895

Part-time Software Engineering Program

This evening and weekend bootcamp will train you to become a software engineer in just 24 weeks. Become a developer without quitting your day job.

  • LOCATION: San Francisco
  • LENGTH 24 Weeks
  • SCHEDULE: T & Th 6pm-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm
  • PRICE: $16,895 USD

In Person Prep Course

This evening and weekend course teaches the fundamentals of programming and prepares you for the Software Engineering Bootcamp application process.

  • LOCATION: San Francisco
  • LENGTH: 5 Weeks
  • SCHEDULE: T & Th 6:30pm-9pm, Sat 10am-1pm
  • PRICE: $249 USD

Third-party Market Data

According to the National Association of College and Employers, the mean starting salary for 4-year Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science graduates is $69,124 and 72% receive standard employment full-time.

Source: National Association of College and Employers, First Destination Survey

School-reported Student Data

  • 99% GRADUATION RATE
    Their graduation rate is a testament to our rigorous admissions process and customized program support for students.
  • $88K MEDIAN SALARY
    Of 51 self-reporting graduates, the median first job salary is $88,000. Their program helps women command and receive compensation to match their talent.
  • 71% FULL-TIME, IN FIELD
    Full-time, in field means that graduates have a full-time job relevant to the skills learned.
  • +12% chose short-term contract, internships, or part-time work for a variety of reasons including opportunity, flexibility, etc. 1% of this group chose to start their own company while another 1% chose jobs out of field. Remaining percentage includes those who did not report or are not employed.

The data above is for graduates at 180 days. Three forms of verification were used: offer letter, student attestation, or LinkedIn.

  • JOB TITLES
    Hackbright Academy’s curriculum teaches full-stack web application engineering, which allows graduates access to many kinds of engineering jobs. Of 36 self-reporting graduates, the job title breakdown is below.
    • SOFTWARE ENGINEER – 77%
    • FRONT-END ENGINEER – 6%
    • FULL-STACK ENGINEER – 6%
    • ANALYST – 5%
    • SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – 3%
    • DEVELOPER – 3%

Application

All applications are online. Choose an upcoming course and submit your application. Free prep course available and, depending on your educational background and/or work experience, may be required. Other entrance requirements may apply.

Tuition

Total regular tuition cost to the Immersive Hackbright Software Engineering Program: $16,895 (an initial security deposit of $250 is required and will be applied to this amount).

Financial Aid

Income Share Agreement

You may be eligible to pay for tuition through the MentorWorks Income Share Agreement (ISA) program. With an ISA, a student has his or her education supported by an investor, in return for a contract to pay a specified percentage of income for a fixed period of time after graduation.

  • ISA payments adjust according to levels of income
  • Monthly payments are calculated by applying the student’s income share rate to their total monthly earned income
  • ISA obligations can be ended earlier by making early payments as listed in an early payment schedule

Check ISA availability at this or another school.

Income Share Agreements may be issued by Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

 

Deferred Tuition Program
Hackbright Academy offers a deferred tuition program to select, eligible students. Details of the plan as follows:

  • Fee of $2,899 for access to the deferred tuition program.
  • No tuition payments at all until you are hired, provided you meet deferred tuition program requirements. Once you are hired, your tuition will be spread across multiple payments.
  • Hackbright will provide you with full disclosures and an opportunity to get your questions answered before you decide to commit to the deferred tuition program.
  • The program is available to eligible students who meet deferred-tuition program entrance requirements, and maintain ongoing performance requirements during and after their time at Hackbright.

Private Loan

  • Private Loan Option 1
    Flexible tuition and payment options, including but not limited to:
    • Financing for tuition AND living expenses
    • No payments or interest-only payments from program start through 2 months following graduation
    • One low rate for all approved students: 8.99% for the 3-year loan and 10.99% for the 5-year loan
  • Private Loan Option 2
    Low, fixed interest rates with reduced payments during school and financing for living expenses for select programs. Most of these loans come with 3-5 year terms, to help make your payments affordable.
    • Low, fixed interest rates
    • No impact to credit on application
    • Most loans have 3-5 year terms
    • Add a co-borrower for a better rate
CHECK ISA AVAILABILITY

ISAs may be issued by Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

What We Do at MentorWorks & How We Help Students

 

THE MENTORWORKS MISSION

Our mission is to open pathways to education and careers for students and candidates who may not have had the financial or social capital to do it on their own.

 

MENTORWORKS FUND & SUPPORT MODEL

Which Students We Fund

  • College juniors & seniors and Master’s degree / post-graduate students
  • Trainees in boot-camp, professional or trade certificate programs
  • Aspiring career-changers & experienced professionals facing unemployment

How We Support Job Candidates

  • Talent Accelerator Platform (TAP) – comprehensive, personalized job search & career coaching program
  • MW Labs Experience – experiential learning opportunities to propose solutions to hiring employers
  • Employer Engagement – live virtual events with employers, mentoring sessions and practice interviews

What Income Share Agreements Are & How They Compare to Loans

 

WHAT IS AN ISA?

ISAs are a flexible alternative to loans. Basically, students pay a percentage of their future income for a set period of time, up to a maximum cap, without accruing interest.

HOW PAYMENT WORKS

  • Students do not pay until they find a job and reach the minimum income threshold
  • The payments adjust according to levels of the student’s income
  • Monthly payments are calculated by applying the income share rate to the total monthly earned income
  • ISA obligations can be ended earlier by making early payments as listed in the early payment schedule

ISA vs. STUDENT LOAN COMPARISON

Income Share Agreements     VS.       PLUS/Private Loans
Interest does not accrue or capitalize. Interest accrues and capitalizes.
Your credit score does not affect the terms of your ISA. Your credit score may affect the terms of your loan and could impact your eligibility.
Monthly payments are based on a percentage of your income. You pay a fixed amount each month, regardless of your income.
Payments don’t start until you make above the minimum salary level in your ISA contract. You make payments, even if you are not making an income.
You only make ISA payments within a specific timeframe, usually 5-7 years. After that your obligation is over. Loan payment term can extend indefinitely until you pay off the principal and interest.
You know the maximum amount you’ll pay, no matter what. Interest is capitalized, so the final payoff amount can increase over the life of the loan if you do not make minimum monthly payments.