Actuarial Science
Our Actuarial Science program teaches you how to use math and statistics to evaluate financial risk based on your analysis of trends. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with numbers, and using data to answer real-world questions, this program could be a great fit for you. You'll build strong math skills, along with critical and strategic thinking skills that are valuable in many dynamic careers.
Actuarial careers are known for high salaries, job stability, opportunities for professional growth, and good work-life balance. Whether you’re interested in becoming an actuary or are more drawn to emerging fields like data science and predictive analytics, our program provides the foundation and flexibility to succeed in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Program Highlights
Prepare for preliminary Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams in seminar-style classes.
Study across Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, and Computer Science, and graduate with a broad understanding of corporate and individual finance, and the factors that can have an impact.
Travel to workshops, conferences and symposia where you can network with peers and professionals.
Become a trusted professional who will contribute to the financial security of society.
Course Highlight
Data Analytics
This course will teach you how to use data to understand the world and make strategic decisions. You'll learn to summarize and visualize data using charts and graphs, use data patterns to forecast future outcomes and make informed predictions, and calculate the best course of action by analyzing different options. Along the way, you'll learn key skills such as using statistics, understanding probability, making predictions with data mining, and building spreadsheets to model decisions.
Careers in Actuarial Science
Actuarial science graduates are in high demand in fields like insurance, banking and finance, consulting, and government.
Career opportunities span roles that include:
- Actuary (life, health, pension, and property & casualty)
- Risk Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Consultant
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
The program also prepares you to work in public institutions, including government agencies, where actuarial and analytical skills support public policy, healthcare planning, and economic forecasting.
Accreditation
Miles College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees.