by our College Data Analytics TeamActuarial Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 38 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 schools that deliver the strongest overall actuarial science education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best actuarial science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 25 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Get the full actuarial science details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the top schools for actuarial science. 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. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $197,821. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. See the full actuarial science program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public university. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students 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 $82,991 in their early career. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Read more about the actuarial science program at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College
Suny At Albany is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in actuarial science, ranking #4. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. Suny At Albany awarded about 11 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $44,736. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in actuarial science from Suny At Albany
Robert Morris University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Moon Township. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Robert Morris University in the most recent year. Students who receive their actuarial science degree from Robert Morris University earn around $58,900 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,748. Read more about the actuarial science program at Robert Morris University
Temple University came in at #6 for actuarial science this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. Temple University awarded about 32 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $79,038 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full actuarial science program report for Temple University
St Johns University New York came in at #7 for actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Johns University New York awarded about 13 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their actuarial science degree from St Johns University New York earn around $82,701 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full actuarial science details for St Johns University New York
Lebanon Valley College landed the #8 spot for actuarial science this year. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 actuarial science students who graduated with this degree at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their actuarial science degree from Lebanon Valley College earn around $73,497 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the actuarial science program at Lebanon Valley College
This ranking is produced 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 · 38 schools evaluated.
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