Master’s Degrees in Actuarial Science
Education Levels of Actuarial Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 278 people earned their master's degree in actuarial science. This earns it the #258 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in actuarial science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,335 |
| Master’s Degree | 278 |
| Basic Certificate | 82 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Actuarial Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for actuarial science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in actuarial science. About 56.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 157 |
| Women | 121 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of actuarial science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 199 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Actuarial Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in actuarial science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from UCLA. About 44% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drexel University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Drexel. About 55% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Columbia. Of these students, 44% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Boston U.
The 6th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Georgia State. About 41% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from UCSB. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from UIUC. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Ball State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Ball State.
St John's University - New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from STJ. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Iowa. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from UT Dallas.
Temple University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Temple. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Ohio State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from ASU - Tempe. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from UNL.
Towson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Towson. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roosevelt University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Roosevelt.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Maryville U. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to actuarial science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Science | 21,994 |
| Other Management Sciences & Methods | 15,331 |
| Business Statistics | 3,554 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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