Program Overview

Introduction to the Actuarial Science Program

The Actuarial Science Program at Nebraska is designed to prepare students to manage risk and its financial consequences through strong analytical skills and knowledge in economics, finance, mathematics, and statistics. As an actuary, graduates will find ways to be a key player in companies that deal with risk, including insurance companies, hospitals, banks, and more.

Program Overview

The Actuarial Science Program is recognized as one of 20 Centers for Actuarial Excellence in the U.S. by the Society of Actuaries. With 30 years of journal publications tracked in the UNL Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance, the program has a strong reputation for academic excellence.

Program Highlights

• The program prepares students to be key players in companies that deal with risk
• Recognized as one of 20 Centers for Actuarial Excellence in the U.S. by the Society of Actuaries
• 30 years of journal publications tracked in the UNL Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance
• Students are prepared to complete 5 professional actuarial exams

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Actuarial Science Program will have opportunities to work in various industries, including:

• Insurance companies
• Hospitals
• Banks
• Other companies that deal with risk