Compare 6 Actuarial Science. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $78,364.
The highest-earning Actuarial Science program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $25K earnings gap across 6 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Purdue University-Main Campus's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $92,054, well above the $78,364 state average. University of Notre Dame follows at $83,810, while Ball State University reaches $80,507—demonstrating that multiple Indiana programs deliver strong outcomes regardless of overall institutional selectivity.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Purdue graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 3.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with debt clearing in roughly 2.5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $92,054
Strong outcomes with 50% acceptance
3.8% payment burden | Excellent
10.5% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $92,054 | 128 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #2 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $83,810 | 92 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Manageable |
| #3 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $80,507 | 19 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Good |
| #4 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $79,363 | 15 | $26,000 | Excellent | $52,434 | Challenging |
| #5 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $67,319 | 15 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Manageable |
| #6 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $67,129 | 14 | $26,942 | Good | $28,500 | Challenging |
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 →
