Actuarial Science at NIU
Bachelor of Science
Build a solid career analyzing the financial consequences of risk.
You're logical and detail oriented. When you make a decision, you know it’s correct because you based it on all the data you could find. If you enjoy the certainty of numbers and the challenge of solving complex problems, consider majoring in actuarial science. The skills you gain in data analysis and risk assessment will prepare you to play a critical role in corporate decision-making.
NIU was the only school that I toured that had an actuarial science program; most of the colleges I toured only offered a mathematics degree with a concentration in statistics, but NIU had so many unique majors and minors that weren’t available at other schools.
What Can I Do With an Actuarial Science Degree From NIU?
You can build a career in many industries as an actuary. Our program will prepare you to succeed on the actuarial professional examinations.
Top skills reported by alumni:
- Data analysis
- Leadership
- Research
- SAS (software)
- Time management
Top fields alumni work in:
- Consumer goods
- Finance
- Health care
- Information technology
- Insurance
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Career Potential for NIU Actuarial Science Majors
Average mid-career salary:
$80,329
Top employers include:
- Aetna
- Allstate
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- CVS Health
- Fidelity Investments
- State Farm
Job titles include:
- Actuarial manager
- Business analyst
- Catastrophic modeling analyst
- Data engineer
- Financial analyst
- Underwriter
Source: Steppingblocks, 2023
What to Expect as an Actuarial Science Major at NIU
As you build your math and communication skills, you'll learn from faculty with advanced training in insurance policy and practice. We'll encourage you to gain hands-on experience with an internship at an insurance company. You can also grow your network by joining the Actuarial Club.
How We’ll Help You Succeed
Apply for free and we’ll automatically consider you for a renewable merit scholarship.
Earn your bachelor’s degree fast with our affordable tuition and fees. Any credit hours you take over 12 are free (per semester).
Prepare to thrive after graduation with personalized support from Career Services.
With our truth-in-tuition policy, you’ll get the same fixed tuition rate for four continuous years, whether you live in Illinois or another state.
Apply to NIU
First-year Students
(Freshman)
High School GPA
3.0 or higher?
You're guaranteed general NIU admission.
ACT/SAT SCORES
Not considered.
We think your high school GPA is a better predictor of your success.
Transfer Students
ALL COLLEGES GPA
2.0 or higher?
You're guaranteed general NIU admission.
ALL COLLEGES GPA
3.0 or higher?
You're guaranteed a
renewable merit scholarship.