Possible Careers

• Software Developer
• Systems Administrator
• Research Analyst
• Game Developer/Programmer
• Application Developer
• Database Administrator
• Systems Programmer
• Chief Information Officer
• Software Tester

Why Choose Computer Science at Western Illinois University?

Our students have access to leading-edge computing technology in the School of Computer Sciences. You will gain experience on a variety of computing equipment.

• Laboratories full of the latest microcomputers from Dell and Apple
• A networking laboratory with CISCO networking equipment
• Enterprise-class computers from SUN Microsystems
• A large IBM Mainframe

With the experience you'll gain at WIU, you'll be well equipped to make key technology decisions during your working career. Our faculty have a variety of experience, degrees, and research interests. At WIU, you will learn from experts in artificial intelligence computer architecture, computer graphics, computer languages, databases, distributed processing, networking, simulation, software engineering, and more!