by our College Data Analytics TeamActuarial Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 168 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for actuarial science students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the best actuarial science schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in actuarial science. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 25 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. More information about a degree in actuarial science from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Boston University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in actuarial science, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 actuarial science students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Actuarial Science graduates of Boston University earn a median of $89,942 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. See the full actuarial science program report for Boston University
A rank of #3 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the top schools for actuarial science. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 89 actuarial science degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $169,099 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,097. Get the full actuarial science details for University Of California Los Angeles
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science schools. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 actuarial science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $83,260 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Get the full actuarial science details for University Of Wisconsin Madison
Students looking for a strong actuarial science program will find one at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 71 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their actuarial science degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $70,903 in the first couple years of their career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,284 in student loans. Read more about the actuarial science program at Purdue University Main Campus
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #6 among the best actuarial science schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 18 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Actuarial Science graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $197,821 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. Get the full actuarial science details for Columbia University In The City Of New York
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #7 for actuarial science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 14 actuarial science students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $79,777 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,184. See the full actuarial science program report for Brigham Young University Provo
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College came in at #8 for actuarial science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 actuarial science students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $103,676 in their early career. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Get the full actuarial science details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College
University Of Connecticut came in at #9 for actuarial science this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 52 actuarial science degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $98,415 in their early career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full actuarial science program report for University Of Connecticut
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #10 among the best actuarial science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Champaign. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 15 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $72,105. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. More information about a degree in actuarial science from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Florida State University earned the #11 position for actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Actuarial Science graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $62,578 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the actuarial science program at Florida State University
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #12 for actuarial science this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 19 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $89,735 in their early career. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Read more about the actuarial science program at University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Michigan State University landed the #13 spot for actuarial science this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Actuarial Science graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $96,585 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Get the full actuarial science details for Michigan State University
Milwaukee School Of Engineering earned the #14 position for actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 actuarial science students who graduated with this degree at Milwaukee School Of Engineering in the most recent data year. Actuarial Science graduates of Milwaukee School Of Engineering earn a median of $72,677 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,667. More information about a degree in actuarial science from Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Bentley University came in at #15 for actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Bentley University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 11 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Bentley University in the most recent year. Actuarial Science graduates of Bentley University earn a median of $89,107 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the actuarial science program at Bentley University
Iowa State University landed the #16 spot for actuarial science this year. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 11 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $53,900 in their early career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $23,495 in student loans. More information about a degree in actuarial science from Iowa State University
University Of Georgia earned the #17 position for actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 31 actuarial science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $82,229 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $23,725 in student loans. Read more about the actuarial science program at University Of Georgia
Oakland University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Oakland University in the most recent year. Actuarial Science graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $69,446 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in actuarial science from Oakland University
Georgia State University placed #19 among the best actuarial science schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Georgia State University awarded about 30 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $89,008. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full actuarial science program report for Georgia State University
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 168 schools evaluated.
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