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Actuarial Science

Measure and manage financial risk with a strong background in math, stats, and business

Manage Risks. Reap Rewards.

UW-Milwaukee has one of the top actuarial programs in the United States training students for future employment in insurance companies, consulting firms, banks, financial services institutions, government agencies, and more.

  • One of 22 Centers of Actuarial Excellence 
  • Technical coursework to prepare for professional exams and VEEs
  • Professional coursework to prepare for employment

A actuarial science career is consistently highly rated for:

  • High income potential, job security, and work environment
  • Faster than average employment growth

Testimonials from Employers

“These actuarial analysts have sophisticated technical skills, demonstrate strong professionalism, and are on track to achieving Associate status within the Society of Actuaries. Their ability to solve complex business problems and consult…leaders is a testament to the excellent educational foundation they established at UWM.”

“We are happy to have three graduates of the UW-Milwaukee actuarial science program currently…All are fellows of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and members of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA). … they are seasoned Principals and shareholders in our practice…”

“… the education received at UWM has helped [some of our actuaries] to be successful here… They are Fellows of the Society of Actuaries, having achieved the designation within several years of graduation and faster than the SOA average. They’ve been promoted to a level that places them in the top 10% of our 5,000 employees, having achieved this rank at a young age.”

Get to know us!

Average24.3Class Size
Number of Countries28for Study Abroad
Students Who Are81%Wisconsin Residents
Student300Organizations
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UW-Milwaukee Facts

Degrees Awarded4,9932022–2023
Students Who Are39%First-Generation Students
Undergraduate18,445Enrollment
Graduate4,492Enrollment