Actuarial Science at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Actuarial Science, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 71 actuarial science degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Actuarial Science Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Actuarial Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 80 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Actuarial Science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Actuarial Science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 30% women (21) and 70% men (50).
Actuarial Science Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 71 bachelor’s actuarial science degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 30% were women (21) and 70% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Actuarial Science Graduates
Those who complete Actuarial Science program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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