Actuaries help companies manage risk by analyzing information using mathematical tools. In terms of income, work environment, and hiring outlook, actuary consistently ranks as one of the top jobs in the United States. In order to be admitted to an actuarial society, candidates must pass a sequence of preliminary and advanced exams and are required to satisfy three VEE (Validation by Educational Experience) requirements in economics, corporate finance, and applied statistical methods. The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in mathematics with actuarial science prepares students to enter the actuarial field while giving them a broad introduction to the study of mathematics.
Upon completion of this program a student is able to:
- Demonstrate preparation to enter the actuarial field
- Demonstrate preparation for graduate study in mathematics or statistics
- Demonstrate preparation for the first two actuarial exams
- Demonstrate satisfaction of the VEE requirements
Major Requirements
All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.
CLAS General Education Requirements
Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Mathematics with Actuarial Science majors complete 8 credits of quantitative reasoning and social science requirements as part of their degree program.
University Requirement
The university requirements must also be fulfilled, and will count towards the minimum credit requirement for this program. These include:
General Electives
Take as many general elective courses as needed to complete a total of 124 credits.