2027 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools
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College Factual analyzed 83 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value actuarial science schools.
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2027 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the actuarial science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Actuarial Science Schools
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College tops our 2027 list of the best value actuarial science schools in the United States. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,464, compared with $15,414 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $9,000. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $82,991. Set against $9,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 48%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the best values for actuarial science. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $16,097. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $169,099 early in their careers. Set against $16,097 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the best values for actuarial science. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $14,238 in student loans. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $70,847 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,238 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Florida State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value actuarial science schools. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $18,750. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $62,578. Set against $18,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
University Of Central Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in actuarial science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $21,620 in student loans. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $51,790 early in their careers. Set against $21,620 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
Purdue University Main Campus placed #6 among the best values for actuarial science. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $18,284. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $70,903. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
Cuny Queens College came in at #7 for value in actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,538, compared with $15,488 for out-of-state students. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $12,157 in student loans. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $41,847. Set against $12,157 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Oakland University earned the #8 position for value in actuarial science this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete the actuarial science program here. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $69,446. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned the #9 position for value in actuarial science this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the actuarial science program here. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $72,316 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Northern Illinois University placed #10 among the best values for actuarial science. Northern Illinois University is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,060. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $21,600 in student loans. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $51,128. Set against $21,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Arizona State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value actuarial science schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $18,866 in student loans. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $73,427. That is a strong return on a $18,866 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #12 spot for actuarial science value this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the actuarial science program here. Actuarial Science graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $79,777 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Georgia earned the #13 position for value in actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,725 to complete the actuarial science program here. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $72,590. That is a strong return on a $23,725 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
University Of Michigan Dearborn landed the #14 spot for actuarial science value this year. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,896. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $61,297. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
Middle Tennessee State University placed #15 among the best values for actuarial science. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,754 to complete the actuarial science program here. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $43,575. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Middle Tennessee State University admits about 69% of applicants.
Ball State University earned the #16 position for value in actuarial science this year. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $16,654. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $67,350. Set against $16,654 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #17 among the best values for actuarial science. Set in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,090, while out-of-state students pay about $14,522. Students borrow a median of $23,399 to complete the actuarial science program here. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Arkansas State University Main Campus generally make around $48,847. Set against $23,399 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arkansas State University Main Campus admits about 82% of applicants.
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #18 for value in actuarial science this year. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,444, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,128 to complete the actuarial science program here. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $66,099. That is a strong return on a $11,128 median debt. The acceptance rate is 33%.
University Of Southern Maine placed #19 among the best values for actuarial science. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $12,090 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $23,593 in student loans. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $47,003 early in their careers. Set against $23,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Maine admits about 79% of applicants.
University Of California Riverside placed #20 among the best values for actuarial science. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,636, while out-of-state students pay about $46,524. Students borrow a median of $19,187 to complete the actuarial science program here. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $55,862. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #21 position for value in actuarial science this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the actuarial science program here. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $83,260. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.
University Of Missouri St Louis placed #22 among the best values for actuarial science. University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. In-state tuition and fees average $15,120, compared with $37,620 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $22,000. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $74,675 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #23 among the best values for actuarial science. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete the actuarial science program here. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $49,911 early in their careers. Set against $22,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned the #24 position for value in actuarial science this year. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $25,574. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $66,985 early in their careers. Set against $25,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned the #25 position for value in actuarial science this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $26,657 in student loans. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $46,561. That is a strong return on a $26,657 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 83 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 83 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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