Overview

The Actuarial Science program of Pennsylvania Western University interpret statistics to determine the likelihood of injury, sickness, death, or loss of property among various population groups and develop insurance rates and plans for these groups. Entry-level jobs available to graduates in this field include: actuary, computer programmer, engineer, internal revenue agent, military intelligence officer, pension administrator, rate analyst, research mathematician, statistician, systems analyst, cryptanalyst, and teacher. Among the employers who hire graduates: banks, computer services, consulting firms, corporations, educational institutions, engineering firms, government agencies, insurance companies, manufacturing firms, pharmaceutical companies, and research and development laboratories. Most mathematics graduates go directly into the field where they can earn good salaries, even at entry level. A few go immediately into graduate schools for further study.

The degree prepares students for a variety of careers in the financial services sector and actuarial industries. Students are also prepared for a range of graduate programs including applied mathematics, financial mathematics, finance, and economics. This course of study helps students develop a deep knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, and applications of these disciplines. Students completing the degree program have completed coursework that prepares them for the first two Society of Actuaries (SOA) exams.

Actuarial Science Concentration Outcomes

B.S. in Mathematics-Actuarial track will demonstrate proficiency in mathematics content and skills including the mathematical theory of interest, statistical models, and economics.

Students graduating with a B. S. in Mathematics-Actuarial track will be able to interpret and solve mathematical problems including problems related to the Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society professional examinations.

Students graduating with a B. S. in Mathematics-Actuarial track will be able to interpret and solve mathematical problems.

Students graduating with a B.S. in Mathematics-Actuarial track will be able to read and evaluate the validity of a mathematical argument.

Students graduating with a B.S. in Mathematics-Actuarial track will present mathematics in written and oral forms consistent with the standards of the regional mathematics and actuarial associations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Geometry/Calculus

Linear Algebra

Accounting

Business & Professional Communication

Macroeconomics

Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students are admitted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts, sent directly to Edinboro from the high school attended. If applicable, also include official exam results and evidence of graduation.

Official test scores of English proficiency includes the Test of English as a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, GTEC CBT exam, Pearson Test of English or STEP-EIKEN.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Out-of-State

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Additional Details

Online $8,154 per year

Living costs

Edinboro

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Actuarial Science Concentration Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Edinboro

Funding

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