Compare 25 Actuarial Science. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $76,521.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Actuarial Science tells a different story. Across 25 programs, earnings range from $57,783 to $129,049—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
New York University's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $129,049, well above the $76,521 average. But the story extends beyond prestige—University of Pennsylvania follows at $104,502, while Bentley University delivers $100,883 outcomes despite a 48% acceptance rate versus NYU's 9%.
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, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College leads with a 7.8% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| 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 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $100,883 | 32 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Manageable |
| #4 | $99,843 | 30 | $14,768 | Excellent | $42,501 | Good | |
| #5 | $99,075 | 159 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Good | |
| #6 | $95,070 | 99 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Good | |
| #7 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $86,702 | 135 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #8 | Temple UniversityPublic | $86,666 | 61 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Manageable |
| #9 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $84,100 | 120 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Manageable |
| #10 | $83,300 | 101 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Excellent | |
| #11 | Boston CollegePrivate | $80,046 | 82 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #12 | $78,719 | 12 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $76,606 | 154 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #14 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | $73,497 | 17 | $27,000 | Excellent | $42,888 | Challenging |
| #15 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $68,320 | 39 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | High |
| #16 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $61,165 | 30 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #17 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $60,162 | 18 | $26,849 | Good | $55,956 | High |
| #18 | $59,094 | 124 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #19 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $58,848 | 37 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #20 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | $57,783 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $31,871 | Challenging |
| #21 | $56,932 | 162 | $24,286 | Good | $18,070 | Manageable | |
| #22 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $56,463 | 157 | $21,000 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #23 | Siena CollegePrivate | $55,964 | 18 | $26,561 | Good | $40,800 | High |
| #24 | $53,274 | 93 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #25 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | $46,963 | 54 | $25,000 | Manageable | $27,867 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
