Actuarial Science at Bentley University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Actuarial Science, consider the program at Bentley University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bentley University sits in Waltham, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Bentley University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bentley University
Online coursework is an option at Bentley University. Among 5,333 students, 82 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,326 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Actuarial Science Rankings at Bentley University
Use these rankings to compare Bentley University’s Actuarial Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 80 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Actuarial Science graduates at Bentley University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Actuarial Science graduates at Bentley University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Actuarial Science Bachelor’s Program at Bentley University
Among the 11 bachelor’s actuarial science degrees awarded at Bentley University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Bentley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 36% of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Bentley University, above the national average of 23%.*
*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
Students who finish Actuarial Science program at Bentley University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Actuarial Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Insurance Underwriters | $129,939 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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