Actuarial Science at Drake University
If you are interested in studying Actuarial Science, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 actuarial science graduations were recorded at Drake University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Drake University
Online coursework is an option at Drake University. Among 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Actuarial Science Rankings at Drake University
These rankings give you a sense of how Drake University’s Actuarial Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #66 of 80 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Actuarial Science graduates at Drake University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Actuarial Science graduates at Drake University are 45% women (10) and 55% men (12).
Actuarial Science Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Among the 22 bachelor’s actuarial science degrees awarded at Drake University, 45% were women (10) and 55% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, lower than 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
Graduates of the Actuarial Science program at Drake University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Actuarial Science graduates, 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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