Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

Actuaries are business professionals who use their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance to analyze and solve problems related to managing risk. Actuaries are commonly employed in the insurance, financial services, and healthcare industries and government agencies. As an Actuarial Science major at Western New England University, you will be positioned to enter a profession that is regularly listed among the top 10 best professions (CareerCast.com), based on factors such as job environment, salary, employment outlook, stress level and growth opportunities.). And with so many companies in the Hartford-Springfield area that employ actuaries, Western New England University is ideal for studying actuarial science.

The Actuarial Science major is designed to follow the recommendations of the two largest actuarial professional societies in the US: the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). The major is housed in the Department of Mathematics, a vibrant community of 15 full-time faculty members dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Classes are small, and majors experience a high degree of student-professor interaction. Our newly renovated Herman Hall facilities, including the Math Center and student lounge area, are a great environment for collaborative work.

Western New England University is much more than its educational offerings; its strength is found in the individuals who educate and support students to thrive in our learning community. We attract students who are hard-working, ambitious, curious, and caring with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. They excel in our close-knit campus, where they find the confidence to push their abilities to conquer new challenges and think critically about the world around them and their place in it. Join them and prepare to do more, achieve more, and be more than you ever imagined.