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Actuarial Science Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 74 students earned their Actuarial Science degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Actuarial Science is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Actuarial Science Majors in Iowa

Actuarial Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 71
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a actuarial science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of actuarial science majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Actuarial Science Grads in Iowa

There are 3,490 people in the state and 201,030 people in the nation working in actuarial science jobs.

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Wages for Actuarial Science Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a actuarial science grad in the state is $107,390, compared to a typical salary of $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer actuarial science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drake University

Des Moines
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
4,875 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,268 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,098.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,443. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Dordt University

Sioux Center
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,784 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,575. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

#4

Wartburg College

Waverly
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,541 Total Students

An average student at Wartburg will pay a net price of $22,177. 96% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,139 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,324 after earning their degree at this institution. 90% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
30,708 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,351. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State.

#5

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $48,677 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

#5

Simpson College

Indianola
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $45,002 after graduation.

#9

Northwestern College

Orange City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,513 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,201 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,055 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Actuarial Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers actuarial science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Insurance Underwriters 3% $67,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to actuarial science.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Other Management Sciences & Methods 375
Management Science 40

View all majors related to Actuarial Science

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