Make School
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Make School is a San Francisco–based higher education program redesigning how college education prepares students for the modern economy. It offers a Bachelor’s in Applied Computer Science that blends liberal arts, computer science theory, and product development, with outcomes comparable to established universities and alumni employed by major tech companies and Y Combinator–backed startups. The program can be completed in two years, and tuition is paid through income-share agreements that activate after employment, with living assistance available for low-income students. Founded in 2012, the institution emphasizes accessibility within higher education for students from diverse backgrounds. Its student body includes 45% underrepresented students of color and 66% from low- to mid-income families.