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.
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Undergraduate students
76
graduate students
News and announcements
Statistics and Actuarial Science faculty member co-authors article in journal Science
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Assistant professor Andrew Thomas is part of a team of scientists who are using AI to better understand nanoparticles.
CLAS students participate in second annual Hawkeye Datathon hosted by statistics and actuarial science
Monday, February 10, 2025
Students participated in the week-long event, undergoing unique practical training that will prepare them for a career in data science.