The Actuarial Science Major B.S. prepares students for entering the actuarial profession and related careers in the insurance industry. You should be prepared to pass at least two actuarial examinations before graduation.
The program has a strong finance component, and with the addition of FIN 3270 and FIN 3410 it satisfies the requirements for a Finance Minor. When planning a course of study in actuarial science, it is strongly recommended that you consult an advisor in the Mathematics Department.
Visit BeAnActuary.org to see why actuarial science consistently ranks as one of the top five careers in the United States and to learn about the Society of Actuaries examinations. Graduates from the program also find employment opportunities in other businesses where it is important to manage risk.
Admission Requirements
This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements. However, it is strongly recommended that students satisfy at least one of the following before entering the program:
- Have a least a 30 ACT Math score or a SAT Math score of 680 or above
- Have scored at least a 3 on the AP Calculus AB exam
- Have scored at least a 4 on the AP Statistics exam
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Tuition & Fees
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
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Actuarial Science B.S. Courses & Curriculum
For a B.S. degree with a major in actuarial science, a student must complete a total of at least 40 semester credit hours of mathematics courses.
Students take Calculus I, II and III, plus required courses in Probability, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Actuarial Science. In addition, students take courses in Discrete Math, Computing, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management.
View Courses & Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
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