Actuarial Science
Why Pursue Actuarial Science?
Piedmont can help you see into the future – and carve out a fascinating career path because of it. Actuarial science is the study that allows insurance companies to calculate the financial risks and rewards of their plans, and those that understand how to perform this skill are both in demand and assured of a fascinating opportunity. Problem-solving and mathematics are heavily involved, but it’s also about more than crunching numbers, and Piedmont ensures that its actuarial students receive a rounded education.
Actuarial science has one of the highest projected growth rates of any career path – 24% over the next few years. In addition, actuarial science is consistently rated as one of the best jobs in America with median salaries meeting or exceeding $111,000 per year. Job positions can vary, from working with insurance companies to taking technical positions that allow for travel. For students who love mixing math with finance, this may be the perfect career to pursue at Piedmont University.
How a Piedmont Actuarial Science Minor Helps You
The Actuarial Science minor provides students with strong foundation in technical, analytical, and ethical skills. Benefits of a Piedmont Actuarial Science degree:
- Learn a valuable analytical skill that unlocks a range of postgraduate work and educational opportunities.
- Pursue an education that has very concrete and practical applications.
- Challenge yourself with an education that provides grounding in economics, accounting, finance, and mathematical statistics.
- Prepare for two of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) exams.
Career Opportunities
An actuarial science minor from Piedmont opens doors and a wide range of professional pursuits. For instance, our graduates have gone on to build careers as:
With a strong emphasis on statistical analysis, financial theory, and risk assessment, Piedmont University’s actuarial science program prepares you to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks in a variety of industries.
Combining analytical skills, financial modeling, and business insight, Piedmont University’s actuarial science program prepares you to deliver data-driven strategies and solutions in a financial consulting career.
Piedmont University equips students for careers in actuarial science by building a strong foundation in mathematics, probability, and risk analysis essential for solving complex financial and insurance-related problems.
Piedmont University prepares students for careers in financial security by teaching them how to apply actuarial science principles to assess risk, ensure long-term stability, and develop strategies for protecting financial assets.
Piedmont University prepares students for careers in predictive analytics by training them to apply statistical modeling, data mining, and actuarial techniques to forecast trends and inform strategic decision-making.
More About Actuarial Science
Learn more about Actuarial Science and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
Piedmont requires that actuaries choose a major such as mathematics or business administration. This helps our students to avoid being pigeonholed – which can happen to students from other schools that enter this career path. Piedmont’s unique structure equips our students with skills that allows them to transition into other fields post-graduation. We want to mold diverse students, and that is precisely what our program does.
Actuaries must pass a series of exams administered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and/or the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Piedmont University’s entire program is designed to pave the way for our graduates’ success in achieving an ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) credential. Beyond that, we also provide a multitude of courses to ensure you achieve Validation by Educational Experience requirements – we do this by teaching economics, accounting, finance, and mathematical statistics.
Actuarial science is a growing and lucrative field that provides prospective professionals with a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Challenging yet rewarding, actuarial science presents itself as the ultimate solution to several interdisciplinary problems the world faces today. The skills are limitless, and crucial jobs in this field of financial prediction never get dull.
Our business and science programs embrace a liberal arts education, which develops nimble minds for a fast-changing workplace. The actuarial science program incorporates adventurous thinking with a big-picture understanding of how this skill fits into the business world. At Piedmont, you will learn solid math skills, comfort with technology, and a real business sense – so that you can ask the right questions. Combine those distinctions with a clear-eyed focus on ethics, the most up-to-date curriculum, independent research – and you can see how this degree can transform you into an industry innovator.
Related Programs
Intrigued by actuarial science? You might also be interested in one of these programs:
Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward earning an actuarial science degree at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in actuarial science.