A Researched Approach to Accessible Tech Education
The Tuition Model
This isn't a price list. It's a pricing strategy — built on market research, designed around student outcomes, and structured to make real tech education accessible to the people who need it most.
The Cost Barrier in Tech Education
The people who need tech skills most are the ones priced out of getting them.
$124K+
Average cost of a 4-year CS degree at a public university
Education Data Initiative, 2024
$13,584
Average cost of a coding bootcamp in the U.S.
Course Report, 2023
$37,574
Average student loan debt for bachelor's degree graduates
Federal Reserve, 2023
92M
Jobs globally displaced or transformed by AI by 2030
World Economic Forum, 2023
A four-year degree costs over six figures. Most bootcamps charge $10,000–$20,000 for 12–16 weeks. Student debt has become a generational crisis. Meanwhile, the workforce is being reshaped by AI — and the communities least equipped to adapt are the ones carrying the most debt.
What the Research Shows
The subscription economy solved recurring revenue. We applied those principles to education.
51% lower churn
Quarterly and annual billing plans show 51% lower churn rates compared to month-to-month subscriptions — the foundation of predictable, sustainable enrollment.
Recurly Research, 2023
42% higher enrollment
Flexible installment options increase enrollment from underrepresented and lower-income groups by up to 42%, directly expanding access to those most in need.
NCES / Lumina Foundation
Reduced dropout
Pause-and-resume billing models reduce dropout rates in subscription services — a finding documented by the CFPB and applied here to education.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
$24K salary lift
Bootcamp graduates see an average salary increase of $24,000, with 71–79% placed in qualifying positions within 6 months of completion.
CIRR Outcomes Report / Course Report, 2023
A Pricing Model Built on Evidence
Three options — each structured around the research above.
Monthly Plan
3 payments per quarter ($525/qtr)
Split your quarterly tuition into three manageable monthly installments.
Quarterly
Pay once per quarter. Simple, predictable, and the standard way most students enroll.
Annual
Save $200/yr vs. quarterly
One payment per year. Renews annually until program completion. Best value for committed students.
How This Compares
Side-by-side: this program versus the industry standard.
| This Program | Avg Bootcamp | 4-Year CS Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,800–$2,000/yr | $13,584 avg | $31,000+/yr |
| Duration | 15–20 months | 12–16 weeks | 4 years |
| Earn While Learning | Yes (Phase 3+) | Rarely | No |
| Flexible Pacing | Fully self-paced | Fixed cohorts | Semester-locked |
| Pause & Resume | Anytime | Not offered | Withdraw/re-enroll |
| Courses Included | 40+ courses | 1 track | ~40 courses |
Annual Cost
This Program
$1,800–$2,000/yr
Bootcamp
$13,584 avg
CS Degree
$31,000+/yr
Duration
This Program
15–20 months
Bootcamp
12–16 weeks
CS Degree
4 years
Earn While Learning
This Program
Yes (Phase 3+)
Bootcamp
Rarely
CS Degree
No
Flexible Pacing
This Program
Fully self-paced
Bootcamp
Fixed cohorts
CS Degree
Semester-locked
Pause & Resume
This Program
Anytime
Bootcamp
Not offered
CS Degree
Withdraw/re-enroll
Courses Included
This Program
40+ courses
Bootcamp
1 track
CS Degree
~40 courses
Return on Investment
$70–100K
Entry-level developer salary
$1,800
Per year (annual plan)
35–55x
First-year salary vs. annual tuition
Students begin earning during the program — after Phase 3, Prototype Lab access unlocks paid client project work while they continue learning through Phases 4 and 5.
Compare this to a traditional CS degree: four years of full-time study and six figures in debt before any return. Or a bootcamp: $13K+ for 12 weeks with no earn-while-you-learn model. Here, a full year of training costs less than a single college textbook bundle.
This model is designed so students see financial return before they finish.
What's Included
Every payment plan covers the same comprehensive program.
All 5 core phases (40 courses)
Prototype Lab access after Phase 3
Elective certificates (Sales, PM, Instructor)
Badge tokens earned at each milestone
Self-paced scheduling — no deadlines
Pause & resume with no penalty
Access to the R.O.C.K. Technologies network
Paid project opportunities starting at Phase 3
Frequently Asked Questions
Your subscription gives you full access to the program for the billing period you choose — monthly, quarterly, or annual. If you haven't completed the program when your subscription renews, you continue where you left off. There is no penalty and no lost progress.
Your subscription renews and you pick up exactly where you left off. Most students complete in 15–20 months at 10–15 hours per week, so a second year is common and expected. You only pay for the time you need.
Yes. Life happens — you can pause at any time and pick back up when you're ready. You won't be charged while paused, and your progress is preserved.
No. Elective certificates (Tech Sales, Project Management, Instructor Training) are included in your subscription. They're optional extensions you can take alongside or after the core phases.
We're building partnerships to offer scholarships, sponsorships, and income-share options. Contact us to discuss your situation — we want cost to never be the reason someone can't build.
After completing Phase 3 (~10 months), you gain Prototype Lab access and can begin paid client-facing project work. Students earn while they continue learning through Phases 4 and 5.