Actuarial Science at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Actuarial Science, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 actuarial science degrees were granted at Iowa State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University
Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Actuarial Science Rankings at Iowa State University
Use these rankings to compare Iowa State University’s Actuarial Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #35 of 80 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Actuarial Science graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Actuarial Science graduates at Iowa State University are 27% women (3) and 73% men (8).
Actuarial Science Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 11 bachelor’s actuarial science degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State 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 Iowa State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.