Computer Science & Cybersecurity
Continue to main contentTechnology drives change. SEMO leads the way.
At SEMO, our cybersecurity careers and computer science programs prepare you to solve tomorrow’s challenges today. With the Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center—the first of its kind west of the Mississippi River—you’ll train on the front lines of cybersecurity jobs, mastering incident response, vulnerability management, and recovery strategies through our partnership with IBM X-Force Cyber.
- Train in the Stamp Cyber Comamnd Center with 27 computer stations, three cyber consoles, and a 27-foot immersive display wall.
- Solve real-world problems in the Cyber Range with 1,500+ processing threads.
- Explore IoT innovations in our lab to prepare for impactful cybersecurity roles.
- Graduate career-ready: 100% of SEMO computer science and cybersecurity students are employed within six months of graduating, many with job offers before completing their degree.
- We are 11-time state cyber defense champions, showcasing our commitment to excellence in the field.
Why SEMO? Our cybersecurity program is accredited by ABET’s Computing Accreditation Commission and recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We offer programs that prepare you for the fast-growing cybersecurity field with real-world experience and cutting-edge tools. The future of technology needs you.
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$136K
Computer Scientist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information research scientist is $136,620.
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$164K
Computer & Information Systems Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information systems manager is $164,070.
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$102K
Computer Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information analyst is $102,240.
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100%
Employment Rate
100% of our graduates report being employed within six months of graduating.
IBM Cyber Campus Offering Leader
"There's a need for over 500,000 cybersecurity professionals, so we're trying to make them job ready from day one."
Rob Koehler
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