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2027 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in the The Plains States Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,425 Avg Student Debt
$63,688 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Actuarial Science Badge [Actuarial Science](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/management-science-quantitative-methods/actuarial-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for actuarial science students.

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2027 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in the The Plains States Region

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

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Leading the list is University Of Nebraska Lincoln, our #1 best value for actuarial science in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Actuarial Science graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $75,137 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in actuarial science will find it at University Of Missouri St Louis, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120, while out-of-state students pay about $37,620. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. 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%.

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Iowa State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value actuarial science schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $23,496. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $54,204. Set against $23,496 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Students looking for strong value in actuarial science will find it at University Of Iowa, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $90,168. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value actuarial science schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,166 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $23,250. Actuarial Science graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of $76,406 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Maryville University Of Saint Louis admits about 95% of applicants.

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University placed #6 among the best values for actuarial science. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,960. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $23,979 in student loans. Early-career actuarial science graduates make about $80,044. That is a strong return on a $23,979 median debt. Drake University admits about 64% of applicants.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #7 among the best values for actuarial science. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Actuarial Science graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $92,194. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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