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 makes it the 258th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in actuarial science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 278 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Actuarial Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for actuarial science students who are master's degree holders.
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:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 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, 73 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from UCLA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 44% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Georgia State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Georgia State. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 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, 17 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from UCSB. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State 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, 14 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from Ball State.
St John's University - New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in actuarial science. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in actuarial science from STJ. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Iowa is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. 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.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. 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.
The 17th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Roosevelt University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in actuarial science. 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.
The 18th most popular school in the country for actuarial science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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| Other Management Sciences & Methods | 15,331 |
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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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