Compare 115 Actuarial Science. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $70,343. Top programs: $129,049+.
The highest-earning Actuarial Science program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $42K earnings gap across 115 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
New York University's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $129,049, well above the $70,343 average. But Arizona State University Campus Immersion follows closely at $104,448 with 90% acceptance rates, proving accessible programs can deliver elite outcomes.
High earnings create room for debt flexibility. NYU graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Arizona State achieves similar affordability at 3.3% burden, showing top programs don't require financial sacrifice.
Highest program earnings: $129,049
Strong outcomes ($104,448) with 90% acceptance
2.6% payment burden | Excellent
7.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York UniversityPrivate | $129,049 | 241 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $104,502 | 219 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #3 | $104,448 | 144 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $103,437 | 70 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #5 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $102,111 | 53 | $23,000 | Excellent | $26,000 | Good |
| #6 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $100,883 | 32 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Manageable |
| #7 | $99,843 | 30 | $14,768 | Excellent | $42,501 | Good | |
| #8 | $99,075 | 159 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Good | |
| #9 | Wake Forest UniversityPrivate | $97,769 | 30 | $21,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Good |
| #10 | $95,280 | 442 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Good | |
| #11 | $95,070 | 99 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Good | |
| #12 | $94,637 | 67 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Good | |
| #13 | $94,416 | 123 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | |
| #14 | $93,565 | 346 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Good | |
| #15 | $92,054 | 128 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #16 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $90,981 | 48 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Excellent |
| #17 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $89,257 | 29 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Good |
| #18 | $86,860 | 110 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $86,702 | 135 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #20 | Temple UniversityPublic | $86,666 | 61 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Manageable |
| #21 | $86,107 | 79 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Good | |
| #22 | North Central CollegePrivate | $85,168 | 17 | $24,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #23 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $84,100 | 120 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Manageable |
| #24 | $84,010 | 62 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #25 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $83,986 | 344 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Good |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
