Self-Reported Alumni Outcomes
Published: August 2025
At Flatiron School, we regularly survey our alumni to understand their career journeys after graduation better. The following insights are based on self-reported data from students who accepted a job in the last 12 months (from July 2024 through June 2025).
Highlights
- 83% of respondents who reported their compensation change said it had increased since graduating.
- Alumni reported career moves across a wide range of industries and job functions, with significant representation in software engineering and data science roles.
- Many respondents reported remote or hybrid work arrangements, reflecting ongoing flexibility in the tech job market.
Self-Reported Compensation Changes
Among respondents who provided compensation change, 83% reported an increase in compensation.
Self-Reported Salary Changes
The average change in annual compensation was an increase of over $17,000 for 38 graduates who self-reported their compensation before and after attending Flatiron School.
By Program
Software Engineering: The average change in annual compensation was an increase of over $16,000 for 24 graduates who self-reported their compensation before and after attending Flatiron School.
Data Science: The average change in annual compensation was an increase of over $18,000 for 11 graduates who self-reported their compensation before and after attending Flatiron School.
Note: All figures are self-reported by alumni respondents and may not represent all graduates.
Top Job Functions Reported by Respondents
Software Engineering
- Engineering (55%)
- Technical Support (9%)
- Solutions Engineering (6%)
- Technical Sales (6%)
Data Science
- Data Analytics (74%)
- Data Engineering (11%)
Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Engineering (25%)
- Technical Support (50%)
Work Arrangements
Among respondents reporting their current work arrangement:
- In-person: 46%
- Fully remote: 31%
- Hybrid (remote + in-person): 23%
Why We Share This
This outcomes update is designed to give prospective students, current learners, and alumni a transparent view into the real, self-reported career paths of Flatiron School graduates. It’s part of our commitment to sharing data responsibly without over-promising outcomes, but with a focus on real stories and real trajectories.
Next update: January 2026 Self-Reported Alumni Outcomes for January through December 2025.
