Activating Your Inner Actuary
If a career in risk management interests you, consider Ashland University’s Actuarial Science program.
Very few universities of Ashland University’s size have an actuarial program. In fact, it's one of only 15 colleges/universities in Ohio with an Actuarial Programs (UCAP) designation and 5 private colleges/universities.
Students can complete all three of the current Validation by Education Experience (VEE) Requirements at Ashland University. "The VEE requirement is jointly sponsored by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA). There are three VEE topics: Economics, Accounting and Finance, and Mathematical Statistics"
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Curriculum
Curriculum
What to Expect in the Actuarial Science Program
Actuarial science is the mathematical backbone of the insurance and pension industries. It takes a combination of strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and an understanding of human behavior to manage the complex risks facing our society.
You’ll learn how to solve a variety of problems related to risk in real world settings, such as:
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Determining premiums for insurance companies
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Helping companies establish their retirement plans
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Developing life insurance products
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Assisting banks in managing their assets and liabilities and developing ways to manage their financial risk
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Program Benefits
As part of this innovative program, you’ll:
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Form close relationships with faculty who have earned awards for excellence in teaching
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Benefit from small class sizes with individualized attention
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Have full access to extensive computer resources within the department’s technology center including a variety of hardware running Linux, Solaris, MacOS, and Windows operating systems as well as computer algebra systems, statistical and geometric software, and other applications
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Be highly attractive to potential employers and command a favorable salary after passing your first two professional actuarial science exams
Ashland University Actuarial Program UCAP Designation
Ashland University's Actuarial Program is one of only 4 private institutions from Ohio, and one of only 13 overall from Ohio, with a Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs (UCAP) designation. UCAP website.
Actuarial Science Career Outlook
Average Career Salary
$101,560
Average Career Growth
22 percent increase by 2026, which is higher than the average career growth