Bachelor’s Degrees in Insurance
Education Levels of Insurance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,164 people earned their bachelor's degree in insurance. This earns it the #146 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in insurance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,164 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,035 |
| Master’s Degree | 85 |
| Graduate Certificate | 30 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12 |
| Associate Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Insurance Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in insurance is $55,819. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,866 and the high is $63,596.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in insurance is $41,121. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $46,666 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,085.
The median monthly payment of a insurance graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $489.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in insurance. About 65.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 766 |
| Women | 398 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of insurance bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 846 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Most Popular Insurance Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in insurance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from UGA. About 29% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Georgia insurance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,819.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in insurance. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from UW - Madison. Of these students, 43% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,819.
The 4th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from UofSC. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in insurance at University of South Carolina - Columbia make a median salary of 55,819.
The 5th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Florida State. About 37% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,819.
Appalachian State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in insurance. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Appalachian State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Appalachian State University insurance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,819.
The 7th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from UNT. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,819.
The 8th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Joseph's University. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from St. Joe's. Of these students, 30% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Saint Joseph's University insurance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,819.
The 9th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Illinois State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Illinois State University insurance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,819.
St John's University - New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in insurance. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from STJ. About 43% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in insurance at St John's University - New York make a median salary of 55,819.
Georgia State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in insurance. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Georgia State. About 50% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in insurance at Georgia State University make a median salary of 55,819.
University of Mississippi is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in insurance. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Ole Miss. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in insurance at University of Mississippi make a median salary of 55,819.
The 13th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ball State University. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Ball State. Of these students, 24% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ball State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,819.
The 14th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from ULM. About 48% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Louisiana at Monroe insurance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,819.
Eastern Kentucky University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in insurance. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Eastern. Of these students, 57% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in insurance at Eastern Kentucky University make a median salary of 55,819.
Butler University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in insurance. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from Butler. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Butler University insurance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,819.
The 17th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Arkansas. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from UCA. About 36% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in insurance at University of Central Arkansas make a median salary of 55,819.
The 18th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from UC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,819.
SUNY Oswego comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in insurance. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from SUNY Oswego. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Oswego graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,819.
The 20th most popular school in the country for insurance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Oklahoma. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in insurance from UCO. About 40% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Central Oklahoma insurance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,819.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to insurance that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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