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Why use CIRR data?

Before committing to a program, you deserve data you can trust. CIRR provides verified, transparent insights that empower you to choose the right educational path for your goals.

Verified graduation rates

Understand how many students successfully complete their programs.

Real employment outcomes

See accurate, verified job placement statistics within the tech field.

Actual salary data

Discover realistic salary expectations for graduates based on audited data.

Time-to-employment metrics

Learn how long it typically takes to secure a job in the chosen field.

How to use CIRR reports?

Explore all details for how the CIRR reports work.

Report anatomy

Report information: School name, campus location, program name, course length (in days), reporting periods for graduation,  job search outcomes, total graduates Included.

Graduation data: Reports the percentage of students graduating on-time.

Job Seekers: Shows the percentage of graduates seeking in-field employment or not seeking employment.

Employment Results: Breaks down employment outcomes at 180, and 360 days post-graduation.

Salary Data: Provides the median salary and distribution of salaries across income ranges.

Job Titles: Lists the most common roles obtained by graduates after completing the program.

Key metrics explained

Graduation Rates: The percentage of students completing the program on-time or within an extended timeframe, reflecting program support and structure.

Job Placement Rates: The proportion of graduates employed within set timeframes (e.g. 180, or 360 days), categorized by in-field and out-of-field roles.

Employment Types: Details the nature of employment, such as full-time, part-time, contract, freelance, or self-employment roles.

Still Seeking Employment: Represents graduates actively job-seeking but not yet employed within the reporting period.

Median Salary: Shows the midpoint of graduate salaries, offering insight into expected earning potential.

Time-to-Employment: Indicates the average time it takes for graduates to secure a job post-graduation.

Intent and Non-Seekers: Tracks students’ initial job-seeking intentions and those not seeking employment, like those pursuing further education or returning to previous jobs.

Red flags to watch for

Missing or selective data excludes groups like non-graduates or students still seeking jobs.

Claims of high employment or salaries lack independent audits or verification.

Vague metrics like “job placement” fail to specify employment timelines.

Schools skip documenting students’ career goals at enrollment, risking data manipulation.

Reporting periods for employment and salaries are inconsistent or incomplete.

Data lacks annual third-party audits to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Graduates are placed in excessive “other” or undefined employment categories.

High dropout rates are reported without explanations or context.

Employment metrics are inflated by temporary hires within the school itself.

Graduation rates are unclear or missing altogether in the reports.

Data verification process

Collection of Enrollment Data: Schools track all students from enrollment through graduation and document their career intent before classes begin.

Tracking Outcomes: Schools monitor employment outcomes, salaries, and time-to-employment for all graduates, covering various employment types within defined reporting timelines.

Standardized Reporting: Schools submit standardized reports detailing graduation rates, job placements, and salaries using consistent CIRR templates.

Independent Auditing: Third-party auditors annually review and validate all data points, including student counts, salaries, and employment types.

Ongoing Monitoring: CIRR regularly updates reporting standards and processes to reflect industry changes and maintain credibility.

School data

Explore verified data from a variety of coding schools, including program options, median salaries, and employment rates, to make informed decisions about your education.

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