[utnick]

My hunch is location, iron yard had a bunch of locations in 3rd and 4th tier markets where there just aren't that many programming jobs. Even in Austin which is probably one of the better markets they had, entry level coding jobs are somewhat scarce compared to demand for them

[hamandcheese]

This is definitely part of it. They had a location in Orlando. The only companies here large enough to be able to train entry level coders are the exact same companies who wouldn't hire a junior without an accredited degree in a relevant field - basically large military contractors.

The consultancy I used to work for passed on quite a few Iron Yard candidates because we were too small to have a place for them.

[heartbreak]

I think they were even based out of a 4th tier market in Greenville, SC.

[oddevan]

They were. They've done a lot for and been very active in the tech scene around town, so I have no idea how successful/unsuccessful their other campuses have been.

[bdcravens]

Houston: Lot of .NET here (oil and healthcare), but I believe IY here was teaching Ruby and React.