Main Navigation
- About the School of Computing
- Academics
- Laboratories
- Student Resources
- Research
- Community & News
- Alumni
- Giving
-
Contact Us
School of Computing
1230 Lincoln Drive
Engineering A319
Mail Code 4511
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-536-2327 | F: 618-453-6044
socinfo@siu.edu
Main Content
Welcome to the School of Computing
SIU's School of Computing offers multiple undergraduate degree options as well as Master's and Ph.D. programs. Our degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity Technology prepare students for careers in diverse fields such as software development, cybersecurity, data science, IT management, and machine learning. Our comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experiences ensure you gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to excel in your career.
Program Highlights
Our programs feature small class sizes, lab-based instruction, a real-world capstone design sequence, and optional internships, co-ops, and externships. With national recognition and research experiences through industry-sponsored centers and federal, state, and university funding, our students are well-prepared for success.
Academic Program Areas
Our School
Our Undergraduate Programs
We offer bachelor's degrees in:
Computer Science
Information & Cybersecurity Technology
Our graduate programs
We offer master and doctorate degrees in:
Computer Science
We offer a certificate in:
Information Technology
Median Wages
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wages for our bachelor's degree programs are displayed in the table below.
| Occupation | Median Pay 2023 |
|---|---|
| Computer network architects | $129,840 |
| Database architects | $134,700 |
| Information security analysts | $120,360 |
| Software developers | $132,270 |
| Web developers | $84,960 |
Be a Part of this.
Research
SIU Carbondale is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research university, attracting students from all 50 states and approximately 100 countries. In our Computer Science degree program with doctoral granting privileges, research is at our very core. At SIU Computer Science, our commitment to advancing technology is evident in our diverse research portfolio. Our faculty and students lead groundbreaking research in Cyber Security and Privacy, developing safer and more secure digital infrastructures. Our work in Data Science and AI leverages data, modeling, and intelligent algorithms to drive automation, prediction, and understanding across various domains. We delve into Systems and Networking, exploring optimized, resilient, and scalable solutions for the digital age. Our focus on Cyber-Physical Systems and IoT promises innovation in connecting and enhancing everyday devices. Additionally, we elevate computational processes through High-Performance Computing research, enabling faster, more efficient, and complex simulations. Our expertise in Data Mining and Big Data Analytics allows us to extract meaningful insights from vast datasets.
NSF approved the NSF IUCRC for Intelligent, Distributed Embedded Applications and Systems (IDEAS) in March 2023. The participating Universities include Arizona State University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and University of Southern California.
Recent Research Grants to School of Computing Faculty
Research and Award distinctions to students
