Program Overview

Actuarial Science Program

The MSU Actuarial Science Program is an interdisciplinary program that provides comprehensive training as a major or a specialization to highly motivated students in the College of Natural Science. Finance, economics, accounting, computer science, statistics, and probability all play a significant role in the education of our next generations of actuaries. Most actuaries will move into careers in the insurance industry. Preparing for actuarial preliminary exams is stressed throughout the degree.

Program Details

• The program is available as a major or a specialization.
• It is offered through the College of Natural Science.
• Students may also complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.
• The program provides comprehensive training in finance, economics, accounting, computer science, statistics, and probability.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates in Actuarial Science pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of finance, economics, and statistics.
• Alumni work in various sectors, including:
  • Banks
  • Federal, state, and local agencies
  • Financial firms
  • High schools and middle schools
  • Insurance companies
  • Investment firms
  • Research laboratories
• Alumni work as:
  • Actuaries
  • Bioinformatics scientists
  • Financial consultants
  • Insurance analysts
  • Product analysts
  • Statisticians
  • Risk Managers

Additional Information

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in actuarial science, preparing them for careers in the insurance industry and other related fields.
• The program emphasizes the importance of preparing for actuarial preliminary exams throughout the degree.