Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Saint Louis University offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The B.S. is designed for students who want a greater technical depth of study. It can be paired with other science, mathematics and engineering programs at SLU. Computer science is an exciting, rapidly developing field with vast influence on modern society. Computer science encompasses a broad range of theories and applications. Due to the emphasis on problem-solving skills, computer science is an excellent major for students going into many fields, including technology, business, medicine and law. Students completing the Bachelor of Science curriculum in computer science obtain a technically rigorous and comprehensive degree modeled upon recommendations of the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission. The Bachelor of Science degree also requires 11 credits of science/engineering, including one sequence of two lab courses. SLU's location in the Midtown area of St. Louis provides students access to a robust technology community with operations for many Fortune 500 companies and a vibrant start-up culture. This environment provides outstanding opportunities for summer internships, part-time work during the academic year and jobs after graduation. Our faculty integrate students into their research programs in a variety of ways. Some of our undergraduate students have participated in research experience for undergraduates (REUs), capstone projects and independent research that has resulted in scholarly publications with their faculty mentors. Many students have had opportunities to travel to conferences and present their work. Graduates will be able to analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Web Developer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cloud Engineer, Mobile Application Developer, Database Administrator, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Game Developer, DevOps Engineer, Network Administrator, IT Consultant, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, Systems Engineer, Blockchain Developer, Research Scientist (Computer Science), Computer Vision Engineer, AR/VR Developer, Human-Computer Interaction Specialist, Embedded Systems Developer, Robotics Programmer, Natural Language Processing Engineer, Bioinformatics Software Developer, Quantum Computing Researcher, E-commerce Technology Specialist.