[pixelperfect]

That said, .15 + (.85 * .15) = 0.2775, the proportion of the student body who either didn't graduate or didn't find a job within 180 days of graduating. So there is a significant fraction who might regret attending the program. But it still compares well with universities.

[throwawayjava]

Which isn't the right point of comparison. How does it compare with University CS departments?

[tempsy]

Usually a big component to these programs are weekly exams to make sure you’re on track. I’ve looked into some of the local ones and usually if you fail a few you will be dismissed from the program.

85% means little if Lambda has a low bar to dismissing students that are struggling and not keeping up with the material.

[davidiach]

At least they don't have to pay for it if they can't find a job.