Compare 44 Actuarial Science. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $68,657.
Actuarial Science programs produce graduates earning between $67,362 and $103,437—a $36K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 44 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $103,437, followed closely by Drake University at $102,111. The average across all Midwest programs is $68,657, yet these top performers show how strong regional programs can deliver exceptional outcomes regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates borrow $20,484 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Drake University offers similar outcomes with a 4.0% student burden, proving that top Actuarial Science programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $103,437 | 70 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #2 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $102,111 | 53 | $23,000 | Excellent | $26,000 | Good |
| #3 | $94,637 | 67 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Good | |
| #4 | $92,054 | 128 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #5 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $89,257 | 29 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Good |
| #6 | $86,860 | 110 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #7 | North Central CollegePrivate | $85,168 | 17 | $24,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $83,810 | 92 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Manageable |
| #9 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $80,507 | 19 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Good |
| #10 | University Of IowaPublic | $79,851 | 239 | $22,500 | Excellent | $27,975 | Manageable |
| #11 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $79,363 | 15 | $26,000 | Excellent | $52,434 | Challenging |
| #12 | $78,642 | 81 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $75,866 | 11 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Good | |
| #14 | $75,013 | 28 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $74,445 | 18 | $22,000 | Excellent | $18,781 | Good | |
| #16 | $74,432 | 30 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $69,671 | 74 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Challenging |
| #18 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $69,446 | 9 | $22,750 | Excellent | $17,858 | Manageable |
| #19 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $68,572 | 84 | $19,750 | Excellent | $17,284 | Good |
| #20 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $67,362 | 27 | $22,000 | Excellent | $27,213 | Manageable |
| #21 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $67,319 | 15 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Manageable |
| #22 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $67,129 | 14 | $26,942 | Good | $28,500 | Challenging |
| #23 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $65,365 | 72 | $25,000 | Good | $31,504 | Challenging |
| #24 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $64,773 | 8 | $27,000 | Good | $41,405 | Challenging |
| #25 | University Of St FrancisPrivate | $63,636 | 22 | $21,079 | Excellent | $24,148 | Manageable |
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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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