Actuarial Science
How much money should an insurance company charge a safe driver for coverage? Can a manufacturer reduce the chance a new location will be affected by climate change? Is a trendy new product likely to take off or fall flat?
Risk is part of life. Managing that risk, and eliminating uncertainty, is the key to running a successful business. LVC’s Actuarial Science program will give you the mathematical and financial tools to answer questions like these so you can help society run more smoothly.
For students who qualify, need-based departmental scholarships are available.
Learn More About the Program
As an Actuarial Science major, you’ll gain technical expertise in mathematics, probability, statistics, economics, finance, and computer programming. You’ll also become skilled in speaking, writing, critical thinking, and cultural competency, paving your way to leadership. Our actuarial science summer camp for rising high school seniors is perfect to find out if this career track is a good fit for you.
4.0
median number of certification exams our students pass before graduation
100%
of juniors in program secure paid internships
100+
firms employ LVC alums
Imagine heading into senior year with a high-paying job offer in hand. That’s exactly what happens with our Act Sci students. Many of our alumni are presidents, vice presidents, and other executives at firms including Aetna, The Hartford, and ING. LVC actuarial science alumni are among the best actuaries in the country, holding prestigious credentials.
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Valuation Manager
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CEO
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Stop Loss Actuary
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Chief Product Actuary
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Economic Capital Modeling Actuary
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Insurance Underwriter
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Vice President, Pricing
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Chief Risk Officer
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Health Actuary
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Product Leader
In Their Words
My favorite thing about the Actuarial Science program at LVC is the professors. They are extremely knowledgeable about the field and care greatly for their students, wanting what is best for them.
Autumn Greiner
’23,
Actuarial Science
$105,900
Median salary, actuaries, 2021
I expected to graduate with a job because of the Act Sci program’s track record, but getting an offer going into senior year took away a lot of stress. It allowed me to really enjoy my final year at LVC.
Abbey Barnhart
’18,
Actuarial Analyst at The Hartford
24%
Projected growth for actuaries, 2020-30
We prepare students to learn independently, think critically, solve complex problems, and communicate technical content to wide audiences. This makes our students stand out when applying for jobs.
Dr. Patrick Brewer,
Director of Actuarial Science, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences
