Compare 7 Actuarial Science. programs in New York. Average earnings: $76,140.
With top graduates earning $129,049, Actuarial Science stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $46K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
New York University's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $129,049, well above the $76,140 average across New York's 7 programs. But Cuny Bernard M Baruch College demonstrates that value exists beyond prestige—its graduates earn $83,300 with a 50% acceptance rate, proving regional publics can compete.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. New York University graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Baruch College leads with a 7.8% family burden, still rated 'Excellent'—loan payments barely dent the budget.
| 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 | $83,300 | 101 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $78,719 | 12 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $68,320 | 39 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | High |
| #5 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $61,165 | 30 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #6 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $56,463 | 157 | $21,000 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #7 | Siena CollegePrivate | $55,964 | 18 | $26,561 | Good | $40,800 | High |
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.
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