Pre-Actuarial Science

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    Pre-professional

Why study Pre-Actuarial Science at Gustavus?

In a rapidly changing world, risk management is a valuable skill. Work closely with a faculty advisor to choose courses and design experiences that give you a solid math, statistics, and economics foundation. Hone your understanding of human behavior and develop a strong analytical mindset that will help you thrive in graduate school and beyond.

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Actuarial Science? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Actuarial Science program is supported by faculty advisors lboomgaa [at] gustavus.edu (lboomgaa[at]gustavus[dot]edu) and lhildreth [at] gustavus.edu (lhildreth[at]gustavus[dot]edu) .

Course Examples

Course Examples

Here's some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Actuarial Science at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Actuarial Science student.

  • MCS-121 Calculus I
  • MCS-150 Discrete Mathematics
  • MCS-142 Introduction to Statistical Methods
  • E/M-370 Managerial Finance
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What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Actuarial Science at Gustavus?

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Actuarial Science at Gustavus?

A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Environmental Finance
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Health and Retirement Financing
  • Investments and Fund Management
  • Predictive Analytics

$127,580 Average salary 5 years post graduation
— Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau

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After Gustavus

After Gustavus

Gusties who pursue Pre-Actuarial Science are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs at some of the best programs in the country. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • Traveler's Insurance
  • Optum
  • Securian
Students at graduation
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student to faculty ratio
72
majors
100%
of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
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