by our College Data Analytics TeamActuarial Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for actuarial science students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the actuarial science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best actuarial science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. About 86% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 25 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full actuarial science details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong actuarial science program will find one at Robert Morris University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. Robert Morris University awarded about 12 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $58,900 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,748. More information about a degree in actuarial science from Robert Morris University
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in actuarial science, ranking #3. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 32 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their actuarial science degree from Temple University earn around $79,038 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full actuarial science program report for Temple University
Students looking for a strong actuarial science program will find one at Lebanon Valley College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. Lebanon Valley College awarded about 18 actuarial science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the actuarial science program make about $73,497 in their early career. Lebanon Valley College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the actuarial science program at Lebanon Valley College
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.