Actuarial Science

Why pursue an actuarial science degree at North Central College?

Every student in our actuarial program will analyze the financial costs of risk affairs using mathematics, statistics and financial theory. Our program is designed to help you gain educational experience in financial mathematics and expand your career opportunities across industries.

With North Central's actuarial science program, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as early as your first year on campus. This experience will equip you with the skills to secure key internships and launch a successful career. A career in actuarial science offers a competitive starting salary, opportunities for career growth, job security, and the ability to create meaningful impact.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

• Managing and quantifying risk
• Combining your technical and business skills
• Solving problems with complex actuarial mathematics

then a degree in ACTUARIAL SCIENCE might be for you.

What is an actuary?

An actuary is a risk management professional that combines mathematics, data science, and applied statistics to ensure institutions minimize financial losses due to unforeseen risks. Actuaries work in a variety of different occupations from consulting firms to human resources.

Why study actuarial science at North Central College?

In the Classroom

Coursework topics:

• Accounting principles
• Computer science
• Corporate finance
• Data analytics
• Econometrics
• Linear algebra 
• Macroeconomic principles 
• Microeconomic principles
• Models for financial economics
• Money and banking
• Probability
• Single variable and multivariable calculus
• Theory of interest

Wentz Science Center
Take a virtual tour of the state-of-the-art Wentz Science Center, home to the actuarial science program classes and faculty offices.

Virtual Tour

Beyond the Classroom

As an actuarial science major, you can:

• Conduct research with professors as early as your first year on campus.
• Network by attending local, regional and national professional conferences.
• Gain real-world experience interning with nearby Naperville and Chicago companies such as Aon, Allstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield and more.
• Participate in peer tutoring or become one yourself.
• Join the Actuarial Science Club, the professional insurance fraternal society Gamma Iota Sigma and the mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon.
• Receive preparatory and financial support for industry-required actuarial exams.

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