Why Iowa?
Home to the second oldest actuarial program in the country, you can choose between statistics, actuarial science, and data science. Many of our students double or even triple major in their interests.
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Study statistics and actuarial science at Iowa, where innovative research, dedicated faculty, and a vibrant academic community will help you succeed.
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Whether you aspire to be a data analyst, consultant, statistician, or other professional, our program will prepare you for your next step.
$80,000
Starting annual median salary for Actuarial Science graduates
1913
Actuarial courses have been taught at Iowa every year since then.
289
Undergraduate students
68
graduate students
News and announcements
Erin Post successfully presents her dissertation
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Congratulations to our PhD student, Erin Post, for successfully presenting her dissertation!
Changes to direct admissions in Actuarial Science
Monday, February 26, 2024
The Department of Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa will transition from selective to direct admissions in Actuarial Science, effective fall 2024.
Meet the fall 2023 CLAS commencement speaker
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
David Roth, a student in the University of Iowa Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, is the fall 2023 CLAS commencement speaker.
