Appalachian State University
Actuarial Science (BS)
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Boone and Hickory
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Mitigate risk with a rewarding degree.
Learn how to use mathematics and theory to predict and plan risk management by earning your Bachelor of Science (BS) in Actuarial Science at App State.
App State’s Actuarial Science degree will teach you how to use numbers to evaluate the likelihood of future events and design creative ways to reduce risk. Actuaries analyze trends from former data and make reasonable assumptions when there is no reliable data. As an actuary, you will develop models of what the future may look like.
App State is the only university in the University of North Carolina System that offers a four-year degree in actuarial science.
Our program will provide you with a firm foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance. Courses will prepare you for the first three actuarial exams: Exam P – Probability, Exam FM - Financial Mathematics, and Exam MLC – Models for Life Contingencies. Successful completion of this degree and the actuarial exams will open opportunities in the field of insurance, risk management and many other industries.
Actuary experts are in high demand, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment for information security analysts is projected to grow 32% in the next decade, with a median annual salary of more than $110,000.
A ‘Best College’ for 2025
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and Southeast for 2025.
Top 3 in innovation, undergraduate teaching
U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top three school for innovation and the high quality of its undergraduate instruction for eight consecutive years.
A ‘Best College’ for value
App State’s quality, affordability and student outcomes place it among the nation’s 2024 best schools for value, according to Money.com
Elevate Your Education
Courses
Transferring Credits
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General Education
With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.
Accelerated Master’s
You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.
Careers
- Actuary
- Bank Manager
- Banking/Credit/Investment Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Compensation/Benefits Administrator
- Cost Manager
- Data Control Administrator
- Economist
- Estate Planner
- Financial Analyst
- Inventory Manager
- Job Analyst
- Logistics Manager
- Management Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Mergers/Acquisitions Manager
- Mutual Fund Manager
- Mutual Fund Trader
- Rate Analyst
- Sales Analyst
- Satellite Communications Specialist
- Statistician
Some of these jobs may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
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Fund Your Education
Numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available to help fund your App State education. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more.
Real-world Internships
Gain firsthand experience while earning your degree. Learn more
Hands-on Research
Conduct cutting-edge research alongside faculty mentors. Learn more
Find Your Community
Get inspired and get involved by joining App State clubs and organizations. Learn more
Honors College
Develop high-level creative thinking and research skills. Learn more
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