The Tech Academy Graduate Started with a $150K Salary

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oct. 27, 2016 - PRLog -- According to Earnest, the average student made $45,000 a year before enrolling in coding school, but afterward, the average starting salary for graduates was between $60,000 and $80,000.

Most coding bootcamp graduates earn an average salary of $70,000.The BLS reports the median annual wage for computer programmers was $77,550 in 2014. The best-paid 10 percent in the field made approximately $127,640, while the bottom 10 percent made approximately $44,140.

One graduate topped as the highest 1% software developer earner.

The Tech Academy graduate Jason Clements started the program without even knowing how to type. About fifteen weeks later he earned himself a $150,000 salary with Disney.

Now, Jason is a sales strategist, international sales trainer, software engineer, and marketer with a passion for entrepreneurship and helping others achieve their business goals. He's founder of EntrepreNERDer.com, which brings proven business strategies to any industry and leverages technology for increased production.

Since then, The Tech Academy has had one other student graduate and start with $120,000 salary.

It's very unlikely students make six-figures straight out of coding bootcamp. Although Jason had no experience coming into the program, the second student had an accounting background.

Whether people are looking for a career change, to make more money or are simply trying it out, coding bootcamps are beneficial to all.

The Tech Academy is a coding bootcamp where students study computer programming and web development. The curriculum is available both locally in Portland, Oregon or remotely online. Students learn many languages and skills, including: computer science fundamentals, HTML, CSS, Version/Source Control, Visual Studio, Databases, SQL, JavaScript, Python, C#, ASP.NET, Agile/Scrum project management and more. What sets The Tech Academy apart from other code schools is our open enrollment, self-paced program and employment rate. For more information please visithttp://techacademyportland.com/