Master of Actuarial Science
The Only Center of Actuarial Excellence in the Southeast
Enter the Job Market Well-Equipped
- Partake in our STEM-designated advanced curriculum which includes courses in InsureTech, Actuarial Analytics and Machine Learning in Actuarial Science. Learn why that matters »
- Apply the knowledge and techniques you learn toward real-world actuarial projects hosted in Robinson’s fintech lab.
- Broaden your expertise by earning a dual degree in Quantitative Risk Analysis & Management or Analytics for ONE additional semester.
- In recent years, program graduates have passed their actuarial exams at a rate of more than 80 percent.
- Nationwide employers heavily recruit our talent. Firms include KPMG, Aetna and Beecher Carlson.
Robinson Has Name Recognition
- Our Master of Actuarial Science program ranks #1 in North America and #4 in the world for research productivity in the five leading actuarial and insurance journals.
- We are the only Center for Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries in the Southeast.
- Our Master of Actuarial Science is accredited as a University Risk Program by PRIMIA (Professional Risk Managers’ International Association).
- #4 ranked department in Risk Management and Insurance in the US (US News World and Report).
- Designated as a Global Center for Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society.
- The RMI Department has their own Risk Management Foundation with an endowment that currently exceeds $15 million and is overseen by a board of 30 leading executives in the financial services and insurance industries
Enter the Job Market Well-Equipped
- Partake in our STEM-designated advanced curriculum which includes courses in InsureTech, Actuarial Analytics and Machine Learning in Actuarial Science. Learn why that matters »
- Apply the knowledge and techniques you learn toward real-world actuarial projects hosted in Robinson’s fintech lab.
- Broaden your expertise by earning a dual degree in Quantitative Risk Analysis & Management or Analytics for ONE additional semester.
- In recent years, program graduates have passed their actuarial exams at a rate of more than 80 percent.
- Nationwide employers heavily recruit our talent. Firms include KPMG, Aetna and Beecher Carlson.
Robinson Has Name Recognition
- Our Master of Actuarial Science program ranks #1 in North America and #4 in the world for research productivity in the five leading actuarial and insurance journals.
- We are the only Center for Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries in the Southeast.
- Our Master of Actuarial Science is accredited as a University Risk Program by PRIMIA (Professional Risk Managers’ International Association).
- #4 ranked department in Risk Management and Insurance in the US (US News World and Report).
- Designated as a Global Center for Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society.
- The RMI Department has their own Risk Management Foundation with an endowment that currently exceeds $15 million and is overseen by a board of 30 leading executives in the financial services and insurance industries
What does an actuary do?
The actuary profession has consistently been ranked among the top five most satisfying and highest-paying careers by Forbes and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Actuaries are the backbone of insurance firms. They evaluate risks faced by insurance companies; model potential losses using sophisticated techniques from probability theory, stochastic processes and statistics; and determine the premia that insurance firms should charge using techniques from financial and insurance economics.
Actuarial Science Involves:
- Statistics
- Probability
- Finance
- Insurance Economics
Key Skills:
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Financial Economics
- Analysis and Problem-solving
- Communication
- Computing
Average Salary
The average actuary starting salary for graduates who have completed at least 1 exam is from $80k to $100k.
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In 2018, 82% of our students graduated with at least 2 exams.
Program tuition covers the exams graduates must take to become a credentialed actuary..
Recent Employers
Companies from a multitude of industries hire our graduates. Recent employers include:
Duration
Full-Time: 16 months (three semesters)
Part-Time: 24 months (six semesters), up to five years
30 total credit hours
Intakes: Fall (August), Spring (January), Summer (June)
Complete the program in as few as 16 months
Dual degree Quantitative Risk Analysis & Management or analytics only requires one additional semester
Format
Flexible, Self-Paced
Full-time or Part-Time
Classes: M – Th, 5:30 & 7:15 PM
Evening courses allow working professionals to continue to advance in their current careers
Tuition
Georgia residents:
$18,444 – $20,072
Non-Georgia residents:
$42,214 – $45,794
Estimated total tuition and fees:
Georgia Residents: $18, 444 – $20,072
Non-Ga. residents: $42,214 – $45,794
Range based on full-time and average part-time courseload and fees. Tuition is subject to change.
Graduate research assistantships (GRA) and scholarships are available to offset program costs.
Location
Buckhead Center
Tower Place 200
3348 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Some coursework offered downtown