Best Actuarial Science Undergraduate Programs

University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Located in Wisconsin's capital, the University of Wisconsin-Madison houses an undergraduate actuarial science program in their top-ranking Wisconsin School of Business. In addition to a required business core of courses that equips students with a firm background in statistics, finance, marketing and accounting, students in Wisconsin's actuarial science program take several actuarial courses and recommended electives. Introduction to mathematical statistics, actuarial mathematics and loss models are just a few of the courses included in the program's curriculum. The school recommends that students also take relevant electives like invest theory or derivative securities.

  University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Wisconsin School of Business
  975 University Avenue
  Madison, WI 53706
  608-262-1550
  bus.wisc.edu

University of Pennsylvania

• Prospective actuarial science students can get an Ivy League education in the field at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Actuarial science is a concentration within the school's Department of Insurance and Risk Management. Required courses include fundamentals of actuarial science and applied statistic methods for actuaries. An additional course is required out of a group of insurance classes. Upon graduation, students receive a bachelor's degree in insurance and risk management, and the additional actuarial science concentration coursework prepares graduates for examinations administered by the Society of Actuaries.

  University of Pennsylvania
  The Wharton School
  420 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
  3730 Walnut St.
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  215-898-6183
  wharton.upenn.edu

Temple University

• Designated a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries, The Fox School hosts a competitive undergraduate actuarial science academic program at Temple University. Baccalaureate studies are led by highly regarded faculty, including authors, recognized researchers and award winners. The program features an extensive selection of coursework in the field, including actuarial classes as well as non-related general education courses in mathematics, English and law. Additionally, Temple University actuarial science majors have opportunities to meet professional actuaries and learn about internship opportunities. Financial aid and scholarships are available to qualified students.

  Temple University
  The Fox School
  601 Alter Hall
  1801 Liacouras Walk
  Philadelphia, PA 19122
  215-204-7676
  temple.edu