Math Major: Actuarial Science Track [BA]

Program

Associate Professors: Jeremy Chapman and Tharanga Wijetunge
Assistant Professor: Wesley Perkins
Director of Developmental Mathematics: Meredith Wright

Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the risk of potential events, and they help businesses and clients develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk. 

Individuals with this degree can find stable employment in private corporations, investment firms, banks, consulting agencies, insurance carriers, and government offices. Typically employed as an Actuary, folks with a bachelor's in Actuarial Science can also pursue careers as Data Analysts or other related occupations. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median salary for an Actuary in 2020 was $111,030, and the number of jobs in Actuarial Science is expected to grow 18% from 2019 to 2029 - driven by the changing needs of the insurance industry.
 

* Students may use ECO 101 and MTH 210 to satisfy core requirements. 

 

NOTE: To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from Lyon College, students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours comprised of our required Core curriculum (44-48 hours), the requirements of at least one major (credit hours vary per major), and a selection of our Liberal Arts electives. They must also earn at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all work taken at Lyon College and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average in their major, minor, and concentration.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Math: Actuarial Science Track

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
55

CORE CURRICULUM

Item #
Title
Credits
44 - 48
Sub-Total Credits
44-48
Total Credits
99-103