Compare 115 Actuarial Science. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $85,056. Top programs: $158,559+.
The highest-earning Actuarial Science program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $42K earnings gap across 115 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
New York University's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $129,049, well above the $70,343 average. But Arizona State University Campus Immersion follows closely at $104,448 with 90% acceptance rates, proving accessible programs can deliver elite outcomes.
High earnings create room for debt flexibility. NYU graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Arizona State achieves similar affordability at 3.3% burden, showing top programs don't require financial sacrifice.
Highest program earnings: $129,049
Strong outcomes ($104,448) with 90% acceptance
2.6% payment burden | Excellent
7.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York UniversityPrivate | $158,559 | 255 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Good |
| #2 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $153,279 | 209 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Excellent |
| #3 | Wake Forest UniversityPrivate | $146,608 | 18 | $21,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Excellent |
| #4 | $139,095 | 368 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Excellent | |
| #5 | $126,906 | 251 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Excellent | |
| #6 | Boston CollegePrivate | $126,475 | 110 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Good |
| #7 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $124,557 | 132 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good |
| #8 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $120,730 | 31 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Excellent |
| #9 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $114,822 | 11 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Manageable |
| #10 | $111,649 | 131 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | |
| #11 | $111,500 | 72 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Excellent | |
| #12 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $111,433 | 78 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Good |
| #13 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $109,642 | 140 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Good |
| #14 | $109,396 | 25 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | Manageable | |
| #15 | University Of FloridaPublic | $109,220 | 138 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent |
| #16 | $108,726 | 444 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Good | |
| #17 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $108,187 | 38 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Good |
| #18 | University Of KansasPublic | $107,635 | 106 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Good |
| #19 | $106,521 | 69 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #20 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | $105,444 | 12 | $27,000 | Excellent | $42,888 | Manageable |
| #21 | North Central CollegePrivate | $105,350 | 5 | $24,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Good |
| #22 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $104,599 | 206 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #23 | Temple UniversityPublic | $104,311 | 49 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Good |
| #24 | $104,172 | 84 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Good | |
| #25 | University Of DenverPrivate | $104,087 | 57 | $21,844 | Excellent | $27,813 | Good |
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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