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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Actuarial Science.

Entry Level Salary
$75,000
Median Salary
$139,028
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
16.1%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $5,561,120
Entry (Early)
$75,000
Median (Prime)
$139,028
High (Prime)
$150,058

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

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
+205k
+719k
+807k
$25k / yr
+115k
+629k
+717k
$50k / yr
+25k
+539k
+627k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
28
24
23
$25k / yr
36
26
25
$50k / yr
53
28
27

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
106%
579%
659%
$50k / yr
11%
248%
288%
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).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate21.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Actuaries

32.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$92,644
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$127,442|$130,000
openings
1,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.2%

Mathematical science occupations

5.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$66,800
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$107,570
openings
36,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +25.3%

Management analysts

4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$109,309
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,271|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%

Management occupations

3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$89,210
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$142,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Insurance underwriters

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$64,371
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$77,624|$81,370
openings
6,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.8%

Financial and investment analysts

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,000|$102,740
openings
24,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.2%

First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$98,682
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$151,819|$87,520
openings
21,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.5%

Accountants and auditors

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$26,796
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$68,000|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Software developers

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$86,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%

Postsecondary teachers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$9,269
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,586|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
insurance.Undergrad Certificate11$83,537 - $86,139
insurance.Bachelor's Degree43$59,612 - $105,992
insurance.Master's Degree6$81,953 - $177,642