Entry Level Salary
$67,681
Median Salary
$129,787
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
16.9%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $5,191,480
Entry (Early)
$67,681
Median (Prime)
$129,787
High (Prime)
$146,306
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+143k
+644k
+776k
$25k / yr
+53k
+554k
+686k
$50k / yr
-37k
+464k
+596k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
30
24
24
$25k / yr
43
26
25
$50k / yr
Never
29
28
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
49%
509%
631%
$50k / yr
-17%
213%
274%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate21.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Actuaries
33.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$88,491
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$119,744|$125,770
openings
2,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +21.8%
Mathematical science occupations
6.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,903
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$92,671|$104,620
openings
37,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +27.1%
Management analysts
3.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$101,295
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$96,793|$101,190
openings
98,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.8%
Management occupations
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$88,491
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$124,950|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Insurance underwriters
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$59,652
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$73,158|$79,880
openings
8,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.6%
Computer systems analysts
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,793|$103,790
openings
34,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.7%
First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$91,447
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$140,688|$84,130
openings
24,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Accountants and auditors
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$25,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$59,000|$81,680
openings
124,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
Postsecondary teachers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$4,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,275|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Financial and investment analysts
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,475
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,000|$101,350
openings
25,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.7%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| insurance. | Undergrad Certificate | 1 | $95,685 - $95,685 |
| insurance. | Bachelor's Degree | 20 | $66,337 - $110,596 |
| insurance. | Master's Degree | 2 | $102,817 - $129,588 |