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Department of Computer Science

Department of Computer Science

The Saint Louis University Department of Computer Science is committed to the development and study of computing technologies for the greater good of humanity.

Undergraduate Programs

Our undergraduate programs prepare SLU students for a variety of career paths in a computerized and AI-driven society. Our B.A. offers flexibility for other majors and programs, so that students can get an edge in a variety of fields that need tech-savvy leaders. Our B.S. offers the technical and scientific depth for students to become developers for major tech companies. Whatever your goal, computer science can help you achieve it.

Graduate Programs

No matter where you started your education, SLU is a great place to continue it. Our graduate programs help you find a passion for research or a way to get ahead in your career. Our faculty mentor students from all over the world to become world-class researchers and tech-industry leaders.

Research

SLU is an R1 research university, and our computer science faculty lead their fields in driving high-impact research for the greater good. From artificial intelligence to network infrastructure and security, our faculty are building the future. Our facilities are world-class, and SLU researchers win prestigious grants and awards to propel humanity forward.

Careers and Internships

Our students succeed in establishing careers in top technology firms as well as a wide variety of industries that need continuous streams of CS talent. The program prepares these students for both entry-level and upper-level positions. Recent graduates are currently work at the firms below and many others in positions such as software engineers, data scientists, web developers and cybersecurity specialists.

Samsung
Boeing
AT&T
Enterprise
US Bank
Spectrum
Deloitte
Lumen Technologies

Amazon
Equifax
Wells-Fargo
Centene
Booz Allen
ARCO
Excenture

Google
U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Mastercard
Garmin
U.S Federal Reserve
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Postal Service

Research and Post-graduate

Our students have leveraged their education and research experiences to join labs at SLU and elsewhere. Our faculty provide valuable research opportunities to prepare students to thrive in industry or academic environments and many go on to get advanced degrees in computer science and related disciplines.

Mission Statement

In meeting this mission, we are committed to:

Providing an outstanding education in all aspects of modern computer science, thereby preparing our majors for productive careers in the field or for further graduate studies
Serving students who major in other disciplines with the computational knowledge and skills that are required for success in their chosen fields
Instilling in our students the value of lifelong learning and continuing professional development
Advancing knowledge in the field of computer science through research, and involving students in this work as an essential complement to traditional teaching activities
Promoting an awareness in our students of ethical issues that arise in computer science, and the importance of extending the benefits of computing technology to underprivileged communities, locally and globally