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Major Overview for Actuarial Science

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Overview for Actuarial Science

A program that focuses on the mathematical and statistical analysis of risk, and their applications to insurance and other business management problems. Includes instruction in forecasting theory, quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, development of risk tables, secondary data analysis, and computer-assisted research methods.

Careers for Actuarial Science Majors

A major in Actuarial Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Actuarial Science

Top 48 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Actuarial Science among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
82
(1.2%)
Minimally Selective$20,526
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
38
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
27
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$20,320
The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Columbus, OH
24
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$18,165
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
23
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,918
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
22
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$18,428
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
21
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
20
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$11,470
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
20
(2.6%)
Highly Selective$39,767
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
20
(2.9%)
Minimally Selective$31,512
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.