Employers Value Actuarial Science Majors
Enjoy the benefits of learning in one of the leading programs of its kind in the world. Robinson’s Actuarial Science program was established in 1958 and is part of the Department of Risk Management & Insurance that has been continuously ranked in the top 10 by U.S News & World Report since 1999.
The Actuarial Science program at Georgia State University has been a Society of Actuaries Center of Actuarial Excellence since 2009 and was selected for the Casualty Actuarial Society University Award in 2021. Graduates of our program have gone on to become Fellows or Associates of the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society, as well as leaders in the actuarial profession and related disciplines.
For additional details about the major, click here. You can find information about the Department of Risk Management and Insurance here. The Actuarial Student Association’s website on the Panther Involvement Network is here.
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Pension and Statistics are top skills for Actuarial Science grads.
Willis Towers Watson, Marsh & Mclennan and AON are top employers of Actuarial Science grads.
Actuary, Analyst and Consultant are common job titles for Actuarial Science grads.
Actuaries earn an average of $96K a year.
Almost 50% of Actuaries study Math and Statistics.
73% of Actuarial Science grads from GSU stay in Georgia.
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Data Analysis and Risk Management are top skills for Actuarial Science grads from GSU.
AON, Munich American Reassurance and PWC are top employers for Actuarial Science grads from GSU.
Analyst, Actuary and Consultant are top job titles for Actuarial Science grads from GSU.
The IT industry is trending up for GSU hires with Actuarial Science degrees.
Major Stories
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE FACULTY HELP STUDENTS WRITE THEIR SUCCESS STORIES.
An overview of the Actuarial Science major.
Professor - Stefanos Orfanos
Clinical Assistant Professor & Director of the Undergraduate Actuarial Science program
Alumni - Kristen Taylor '15
B.B.A. in Actuarial Science & Mathematical Risk Management
Consulting Actuary - Merlinos & Associates
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An overview of the Actuarial Science major.
- Professor - Stefanos Orfanos
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Professor - Stefanos Orfanos
Clinical Assistant Professor & Director of the Undergraduate Actuarial Science program
- Alumni - Kristen Taylor
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Alumni - Kristen Taylor '15
B.B.A. in Actuarial Science & Mathematical Risk Management
Consulting Actuary - Merlinos & Associates
Your Degree at Work
HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH AN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE DEGREE.
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WHY HIRE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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WHY HIRE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE TO ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJORS.
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Your Career Starts Here
TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU ACTUARIAL SCIENCE GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR AN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title.
| PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR |
*includes Actuarial Science degrees
23%
Only 23% of 38,301 people working as Development and Public Relations Directors majored in Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. The chart above shows what they studied.
192
192 Development and Public Relations Directors majored in Actuarial Science.
| UNDERWRITING DIRECTOR |
*includes Actuarial Science degrees
12%
Only 12% of 3,128 people working as Underwriting Directors majored in Finance. The chart above shows what they studied.
23
23 Underwriting Directors majored in Actuarial Science.
| SALES ANALYST |
*includes Actuarial Science degrees
23%
Only 23% of 26,770 Sales Analysts majored in Business. The chart above shows what they studied.
1,737
1,737 Sales Analysts majored in Finance (Includes Actuarial Science degrees).
IS GRAD SCHOOL NECESSARY FOR YOUR CAREER?
Learn about typical entry-level education requirements for over 800 occupations, reasons you should go to grad school, reasons you should not go to grad school, and whether or not you should go to grad school right after undergrad.
Analyst - BlackRock
“The Diversity of people seen throughout the United States of America is accurately reflected in the students attending Georgia State University. The J. Mack Robinson College of Business taught us how to empower creativity through Diversity and Inclusion.”
Senior Analyst - Bermuda Monetary Authority
“Georgia State provided me support and resources that allowed me to have a well-rounded undergraduate experience through undergraduate research, interdisciplinary studies, and opportunities to learn and apply knowledge outside of the classroom.”
Actuarial Assistant - Mutual of Omaha
“Georgia State has shaped the young professional that I am today. I am forever grateful to the RMI department who supported, encouraged and challenged me to always do better in both academics and professional life.”
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