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Actuarial Science in Pennsylvania

Actuarial Science Schools in Pennsylvania

222 Actuarial Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Actuarial Science is the 87th most popular major in the state out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Actuarial Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Actuarial Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 190
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a actuarial science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of actuarial science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Actuarial Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 11,740 people in the state and 201,030 people in the nation working in actuarial science jobs.

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Wages for Actuarial Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a actuarial science grad in the state is $91,520, compared to a typical salary of $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer actuarial science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#5

Arcadia University

Glenside
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,959 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#9

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,881 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Actuarial Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers actuarial science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Actuaries 22% $103,870
Insurance Underwriters -7% $71,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to actuarial science.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Management Science 1,804
Other Management Sciences & Methods 774
Business Statistics 82

View all majors related to Actuarial Science

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