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#1 #1 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN Every year, the University of St Thomas grants around 136 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $62,761
#2 #2 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 41 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $62,693
#3 #3 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 449 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $58,320
#4 #4 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,621
#5 #5 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,240–1,500 Median Starting Salary $59,605
#6 #6 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Every year, Lebanon Valley College grants around 71 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,190–1,330 Median Starting Salary $63,801
#7 #7 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Every year, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College grants around 843 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, Accounting, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,146
#8 #8 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 699 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $52,626
#9 #9 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 259 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,239
#10 #10 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee School of Engineering, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General. In fact, Milwaukee School of Engineering grants 122 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,660
#11 #11 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awards about 156 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,751
#12 #12 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,868
#13 #13 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $61,599
#14 #14 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,364
#15 #15 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $57,163
#16 #16 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. DePauw University Greencastle, IN Every year, DePauw University grants about 60 degrees to those majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Computer Science, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Median Starting Salary $61,880
#17 #17 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN At Butler University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Butler University awards 79 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $66,080
#18 #18 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,051
#19 #19 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,414
#20 #20 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,986
#21 #21 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Siena University Loudonville, NY Annually, Siena University grants around 109 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,440 Median Starting Salary $63,907
#22 #22 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Trine University Angola, IN Each year, Trine University grants about 57 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,230
#23 #23 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,722
#24 #24 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 46 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,889
#25 #25 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Arcadia University Glenside, PA Every year, Arcadia University grants around 51 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $60,839
#26 #26 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Technology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,170–1,410 Median Starting Salary $52,813
#27 #27 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Western New England University Springfield, MA Every year, Western New England University awards around 72 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,219
#28 #28 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 121 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,436
#29 #29 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Bentley University Waltham, MA At Bentley University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $63,309
#30 #30 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,795
#31 #31 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Each year, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia awards around 127 degrees to those studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $66,036
#32 #32 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Farmington grants around 32 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, General Studies, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,405
#33 #33 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Walsh University North Canton, OH At Walsh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Walsh University awards 67 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $60,837
#34 #34 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Dordt University Sioux Center, IA At Dordt University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Dordt University grants 25 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $63,338
#35 #35 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $59,912
#36 #36 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 211 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $58,145
#37 #37 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Appalachian State University awards 405 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,946
#38 #38 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Illinois College Jacksonville, IL At Illinois College, the most popular majors students study are Exercise Physiology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Agricultural Business and Management, and General. In fact, Illinois College grants 20 degrees per year to Exercise Physiology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,603
#39 #39 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. North Central College Naperville, IL At North Central College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other. In fact, North Central College grants 59 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,620
#40 #40 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Ashland University Ashland, OH At Ashland University, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Practice, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Ashland University grants 49 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,164
#41 #41 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Albion College Albion, MI At Albion College, the three most popular college majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,052
#42 #42 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Roanoke College Salem, VA At Roanoke College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Roanoke College grants 71 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,351
#43 #43 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 49 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,340 Median Starting Salary $62,458
#44 #44 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 297 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $65,407
#45 #45 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,889
#46 #46 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,575
#47 #47 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Each year, Lycoming College grants around 41 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $59,433
#48 #48 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $58,771
#49 #49 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Median Starting Salary $63,210
#50 #50 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI At Calvin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Engineering, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General. In fact, Calvin University awards 77 degrees every year to graduating Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $61,868
#51 #51 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Human Biology. In fact, the University at Albany grants 297 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,845
#52 #52 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Elmira College Elmira, NY Each year, Elmira College awards around 24 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $62,245
#53 #53 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,153
#54 #54 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Each year, Xavier University awards around 238 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,430 Median Starting Salary $64,622
#55 #55 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,584
#56 #56 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. High Point University High Point, NC Each year, High Point University grants about 131 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary $67,900
#57 #57 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Bob Jones University Greenville, SC At Bob Jones University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering, and General. In fact, Bob Jones University grants 50 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $60,130
#58 #58 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 271 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,524
#59 #59 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 870 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,761
#60 #60 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $60,974
#61 #61 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 413 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,561
#62 #62 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA At Elizabethtown College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General. In fact, Elizabethtown College awards 54 degrees per year to Behavioral Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $62,146
#63 #63 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $59,444
#64 #64 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 265 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,305
#65 #65 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA At the University of the Pacific, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,480 Median Starting Salary $55,799
#66 #66 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI Every year, Carroll University awards about 86 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,928
#67 #67 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Assumption University Worcester, MA At Assumption University, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,140
#68 #68 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $60,866
#69 #69 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,481
#70 #70 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,952
#71 #71 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Franklin College Franklin, IN Annually, Franklin College awards around 26 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $63,541
#72 #72 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,206
#73 #73 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 72 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,052
#74 #74 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 564 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,575
#75 #75 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 95 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,180
#76 #76 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,919
#77 #77 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 85 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,003
#78 #78 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Marietta College Marietta, OH Each year, Marietta College awards around 21 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,858
#79 #79 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,099
#80 #80 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Central College Pella, IA Each year, Central College awards about 53 degrees to students majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $63,245
#81 #81 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Niagara University Niagara University, NY At Niagara University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Education, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminology. In fact, Niagara University grants 181 degrees annually to graduating Education, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $61,386
#82 #82 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 111 degrees to students studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,448
#83 #83 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,833
#84 #84 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Hartwick College Oneonta, NY At Hartwick College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,391
#85 #85 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 78 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Voice and Opera....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,664
#86 #86 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 190 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $61,792
#87 #87 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 261 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,264
#88 #88 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL At Elmhurst University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 101 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Median Starting Salary $59,105
#89 #89 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Aurora University Aurora, IL At Aurora University, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Aurora University grants 165 degrees per year to Social Work majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,150 Median Starting Salary $58,939
#90 #90 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Wartburg College Waverly, IA Annually, Wartburg College awards about 76 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Engineering Science....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,786
#91 #91 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,000
#92 #92 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Queens College awards 327 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,496
#93 #93 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 566 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,111
#94 #94 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 147 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,620
#95 #95 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 185 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,744
#96 #96 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. The University of Olivet Olivet, MI At The University of Olivet, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $60,368
#97 #97 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,199
#98 #98 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,115
#99 #99 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,203
#100 #100 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 55 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,912
#101 #101 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 239 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,548
#102 #102 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,566
#103 #103 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Every year, Purdue University Fort Wayne awards around 157 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,296
#104 #104 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 318 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,568
#105 #105 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,790
#106 #106 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 114 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,878
#107 #107 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 555 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,184
#108 #108 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN At Indiana University-South Bend, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Health and Wellness, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,515
#109 #109 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S. Miles College Fairfield, AL At Miles College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,433
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About 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.

Indiana awards the most Bachelors degrees in Actuarial Science of all US states with 117 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Actuarial Science can expect around 36% percent of their classmates to be women and 64% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science is $60,800.

Popularity of Actuarial Science Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Actuarial Science majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Insurance Underwriters, Financial Risk Specialists and Actuaries. Additionally, Actuarial Science graduates may find a high-paying job, such as Actuaries or Financial Risk Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Actuarial Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Actuarial Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

994

Female Students

354 (35%)

Male Students

640 (64%)

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#1 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

85%

25

1,220–1,380

$62,761

#2 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

65%

29

1,110–1,350

$62,693

#3 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

52%

52

1,230–1,450

$58,320

#4 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

37%

60

1,400–1,530

$56,621

#5 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

43%

79

1,240–1,500

$59,605

#6 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

81%

16

1,190–1,330

$63,801

#7 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

49%

28

1,310–1,450

$50,146

#8 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

38%

31

1,260–1,480

$52,626

#9 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

88%

33

1,080–1,320

$60,239

#10 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

67%

15

1,190–1,380

$55,660

#11 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

38%

22

1,110–1,310

$62,751

#12 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

24%

44

1,310–1,430

$54,868

#13 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

41%

29

1,360–1,480

$61,599

#14 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

61%

37

1,250–1,430

$57,364

#15 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

49%

29

1,290–1,450

$57,163

#16 Best College for Actuarial Science in the U.S.

56%

7

1,190–1,410