Compare 12 Actuarial Science. programs in the West. Average earnings: $71,024.
With top graduates earning $104,448, Actuarial Science stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $33K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $104,448, well above the $71,024 regional average. UC Santa Barbara follows at $86,107, while University of Washington-Seattle reaches $84,010—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes across different institutional profiles.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Santa Barbara graduates borrow $13,993 and face just a 3.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Brigham Young University leads with a 7.2% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $104,448
Strong outcomes with 90% acceptance
3.0% payment burden | Excellent
7.2% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $104,448 | 144 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $86,107 | 79 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Good | |
| #3 | $84,010 | 62 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #4 | University Of PortlandPrivate | $77,607 | 29 | $21,370 | Excellent | $57,555 | Challenging |
| #5 | $71,520 | 126 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Manageable | |
| #6 | University Of DenverPrivate | $69,338 | 41 | $21,844 | Excellent | $27,813 | Manageable |
| #7 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $64,990 | 19 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #8 | $64,883 | 13 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $63,496 | 46 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Challenging |
| #10 | $57,276 | 29 | $21,669 | Good | $32,125 | Challenging | |
| #11 | University Of WyomingPublic | $55,932 | 98 | $18,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable |
| #12 | $52,684 | 593 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | 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 →
