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Actuarial Science Schools in Pennsylvania

444 Actuarial Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Actuarial Science is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Actuarial Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Master’s Degree 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 29.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Actuarial Science Grads in Pennsylvania

11,740 people in the state and 201,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to actuarial science.

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Wages for Actuarial Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

Actuarial Science grads earn an average of $91,520 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,963. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $87,824 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,888. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#5

Arcadia University

Glenside
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

An average student at Arcadia will pay a net price of $28,574. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,174 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,954. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,758 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,959 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. In their early career, LVC grads earn an average salary of $46,993.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

In their early career, St. Joe's grads earn an average salary of $61,613. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#9

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,881 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $48,470 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $25,069.

#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

Actuarial Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers actuarial science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Insurance Underwriters -7% $71,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Management Science 1,783
Other Management Sciences & Methods 682
Business Statistics 78

View all majors related to Actuarial Science

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