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Actuarial Science at Boston University

Actuarial Science at Boston University

If you plan to study Actuarial Science, take a look at what Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University is in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 actuarial science degrees were granted at Boston University.

Studying Online at Boston University

Many students take online classes at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Actuarial Science graduates at Boston University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Actuarial Science graduates at Boston University are 32% women (6) and 68% men (13).

Actuarial Science Master’s Program at Boston University

Among the 19 master’s actuarial science degrees awarded at Boston University, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).

Boston University gender breakdown of Actuarial Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Actuarial Science master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 16
Racial-ethnic diversity of Actuarial Science majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 16% of Actuarial Science master’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Actuarial Science Graduates

Those who complete Actuarial Science program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Actuarial Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Insurance Underwriters $129,939
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Actuaries $69,100

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