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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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Whether you aspire to be a data analyst, consultant, statistician, or other professional, our program will prepare you for your next step.

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$80,000

Starting annual median salary for Actuarial Science graduates

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1913

Actuarial courses have been taught at Iowa every year since then.

289

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68

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News and announcements

CLAS statistics and actuarial science professor publishes new book

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Dale Zimmerman, professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, co-authored Spatial Linear Models for Environmental Data. The book was released by Routledge and CRC Press in mid-April.

Events

Actuarial Science, Insurance, and Risk Management Career Fair

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Employers are seeking to fill underwriting and actuary internships and full time roles.
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