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2026 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in the New England Region

3 Colleges in the United States
$25,192 Avg Student Debt
$85,666 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Actuarial Science Badge [Actuarial Science](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/management-science-quantitative-methods/actuarial-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for actuarial science students.

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2026 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the actuarial science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Actuarial Science Schools

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University Of Connecticut tops our 2026 list of the best value actuarial science schools in the New England Region. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $85,008. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in actuarial science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $89,942. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of New Haven earned it the #3 place for actuarial science. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $26,244. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $49,615. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bentley University earned it the #4 place for actuarial science. Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Students from in state pay about $61,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Bentley University generally make around $85,105. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in actuarial science, landing the #5 spot this year. Bryant University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Smithfield. In-state tuition and fees average $52,677. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $26,233 in student loans. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $66,637. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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