Apply math to real-world problems and data

The online B.S. in Actuarial Science from Indiana University Southeast prepares you to use math to solve real-world problems.

You’ll be prepared to succeed on the first two professional exams in actuarial science. You’ll also build the foundation for future exams.

An actuarial science degree opens doors to a rewarding career in risk management. With strong demand for actuaries across various industries, you'll have plenty of opportunities to apply your skills and make a significant impact in fields like insurance, finance, and consulting.

Help companies plan for the future

With an actuarial science degree from IU Southeast, you’ll know how to use math, statistics, and financial theory to help businesses manage risks and make decisions.

In the program, you’ll learn how to analyze data and solve problems using math and statistics. You'll also learn how to work with financial models, understand insurance, and make smart decisions based on numbers.

Actuaries help companies plan for the future by predicting potential risks and providing strategies to minimize financial losses, ensuring long-term stability and success.

Pursue a high-earning, secure career with exciting opportunities

Actuaries educated at IU Southeast have strong job security and high earning potential.

Many work as actuaries for insurance companies, assessing risk and determining premium rates for health, life, property, and casualty insurance. Others may work for pension funds, analyzing retirement plans, or in government roles, helping to develop public policy related to Social Security and healthcare.

IUS actuarial science graduates can also find positions in investment firms, managing risk in financial portfolios, or in consulting, advising companies on risk-management strategies. The growing demand for professionals who can assess and manage risk ensures that actuarial science remains a highly sought-after and rewarding field.

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Career Information

Actuaries are always in demand, making it a highly stable and secure career path.

Graduates of this program meet the core skills required by professional organizations such as the Society of Actuaries and the American Academy of Actuaries.

Potential careers include:

  • Actuary
  • Insurance analyst
  • Market research analyst
  • Management analyst
  • Financial manager/analyst
  • Actuarial consultant

Degree information

120 credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
100% online

Degree requirements

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from ten Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partner Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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