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Coding and software development courses in New York

12 coding and software programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these software development programs, and New York has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.1

In New York, 9 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are software or app development certificate (4 programs), web development course (3 programs), software testing and QA course (2 programs), programming language or developer tool course (2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

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How much do coding and software development courses cost in New York?

$1,160 to $13,529 is what most coding and software programs in New York cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 6 programs with a price. All of them: $138 to $16,247

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
9 to 26 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in New York may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in New York?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 coding and software programs in New York approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Web development courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hybrid Web Application Design & Development

    Hunter Business School - Nassau Mall

    Levittown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hunter Business School - Nassau Mall, LevittownWeb development course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,247
    Program website, Hybrid Web Application Design & Development at Hunter Business School - Nassau Mall
    More details about Hybrid Web Application Design & Development at Hunter Business School - Nassau Mall
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,247
    Program website, Hybrid Web Application Design & Development at Hunter Business School - Nassau Mall

  • Software testing and QA courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Quality Assurance Automation Analyst

    Sam Consulting Services Inc. (Brooklyn)

    Brooklyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sam Consulting Services Inc. (Brooklyn), BrooklynSoftware testing and QA courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Quality Assurance Automation Analyst at Sam Consulting Services Inc. (Brooklyn)
    More details about Quality Assurance Automation Analyst at Sam Consulting Services Inc. (Brooklyn)
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,546
    Length
    12 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, Quality Assurance Automation Analyst at Sam Consulting Services Inc. (Brooklyn)

  • Programming language or developer tool courseOnlinePrerequisite courses

    Introduction to Python 3 Programming- ONLINE COURSE

    Westchester Community College

    Based in Valhalla, NY

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Westchester Community College, based in Valhalla, NYProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolOnline · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$138
    Program website, Introduction to Python 3 Programming- ONLINE COURSE at Westchester Community College
    More details about Introduction to Python 3 Programming- ONLINE COURSE at Westchester Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $138
    Program website, Introduction to Python 3 Programming- ONLINE COURSE at Westchester Community College

  • Programming language or developer tool courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced .NET Development

    Westchester Community College

    Valhalla

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Westchester Community College, ValhallaProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$214
    Program website, Advanced .NET Development at Westchester Community College
    More details about Advanced .NET Development at Westchester Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $214
    Program website, Advanced .NET Development at Westchester Community College

  • Software testing and QA courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Testing

    Lascomp Institute Of It

    Montvale, NJ

    No diploma needed

    Lascomp Institute Of It, Montvale, NJSoftware testing and QA courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside New York; New York approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,375
    Program website, Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Testing at Lascomp Institute Of It
    More details about Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Testing at Lascomp Institute Of It
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,375
    Program website, Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Testing at Lascomp Institute Of It

  • Web development courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hybrid Web Application Design & Development

    Hunter Business School - Medford Campus

    Medford

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hunter Business School - Medford Campus, MedfordWeb development course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,247
    Program website, Hybrid Web Application Design & Development at Hunter Business School - Medford Campus
    More details about Hybrid Web Application Design & Development at Hunter Business School - Medford Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,247
    Program website, Hybrid Web Application Design & Development at Hunter Business School - Medford Campus

  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Pogramming Certificate

    Hofstra University Continuing Education

    Hempstead

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hofstra University Continuing Education, HempsteadSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Computer Pogramming Certificate at Hofstra University Continuing Education
    More details about Computer Pogramming Certificate at Hofstra University Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Computer Pogramming Certificate at Hofstra University Continuing Education

  • Software or app development certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Programming Certificate

    Westchester Community College

    Valhalla

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Westchester Community College, ValhallaSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Computer Programming Certificate at Westchester Community College
    More details about Computer Programming Certificate at Westchester Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Computer Programming Certificate at Westchester Community College

  • Software or app development certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Full Stack Software Developer

    Tompkins Cortland Community College

    Based in Dryden, NY

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tompkins Cortland Community College, based in Dryden, NYSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Full Stack Software Developer at Tompkins Cortland Community College
    More details about Full Stack Software Developer at Tompkins Cortland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Full Stack Software Developer at Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • Web development courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction to Automated Web Testing

    Hudson Valley Community College

    Troy

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hudson Valley Community College, TroyWeb development course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Introduction to Automated Web Testing at Hudson Valley Community College
    More details about Introduction to Automated Web Testing at Hudson Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Introduction to Automated Web Testing at Hudson Valley Community College

  • Coding bootcampOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Part-Time Software Development Bootcamp

    Suny Schenectady

    Based in Schenectady, NY

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Suny Schenectady, based in Schenectady, NYCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Part-Time Software Development Bootcamp at Suny Schenectady
    More details about Part-Time Software Development Bootcamp at Suny Schenectady
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Part-Time Software Development Bootcamp at Suny Schenectady

  • Software or app development certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Software Engineering

    Flatiron School LLC

    New York

    No diploma needed

    Flatiron School LLC, New YorkSoftware or app development certificateIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Software Engineering at Flatiron School LLC
    More details about Software Engineering at Flatiron School LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Software Engineering at Flatiron School LLC

How to pay for coding and software development courses in New York

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in New York

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Coding and software development courses in New York

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
8th of 32
coding and software programs here, against the typical state's 12
12 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the coding and software development courses by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Coding and software development courses in New York, Albany and other New York cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 3 programs are online.

Other training in New York

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in New York

Where the New York software development program numbers come from

Which New York software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs New York approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what New York offers.

How the prices and results of New York software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the New York figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New York among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about coding and software development courses in New York

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Programmers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns