Very well researched article. I think it will be worth exploring the self-taught path as an alternative to college and bootcamps. I recall reading some stats that 25% of the incoming tech talent is self-taught.
Reviewing curricula of several bootcamps and comparing them with curricula from places like Codecademy, I wonder if even bootcamps can be replaced by cheaper options. Many online alternatives offer active communities and mentorship for students. Could the combination of the above replace 90% of the value of a bootcamp?
I'd be curious to see the success rate of self-taught devs vs. bootcamp trained.