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 are 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
  • B/E-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. 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
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of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
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