Actuarial Science Program
Position yourself for an in-demand role as an actuary.
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Prepare for Work in Risk Management
Take your interest in mathematics and problem-solving further when you join the Actuarial Science program at Concordia University Irvine. You’ll gain the analytical and statistical skills to assess financial risk and guide data-driven decisions, preparing you for the next steps toward becoming a professional actuary.
At Concordia, you’ll receive personalized guidance in planning your coursework to ensure you’ve met all actuarial requirements, arranging internships that provide valuable real-world experience before graduation, and preparing for the Society of Actuaries’ preliminary exams, including Exam P: Probability and Exam FM: Financial Mathematics.
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What is an actuarial science program?
Actuary programs combine mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, and business to prepare you to identify, analyze, and manage financial risk.
You’ll learn to use modeling and statistical software to forecast potential outcomes, estimate costs, and assess whether an organization has the resources to cover future claims.1
What degree is best for an actuary?
Common degree pathways for actuaries include mathematics, statistics, business, finance, and economics.
A degree alone doesn’t make you an actuary, but the actuary program at Concordia helps position you for success in the Society of Actuaries’ preliminary exams, as well as future certification in areas such as insurance, retirement benefits, investments, and finance.
Are actuaries in high demand?
Yes! From 2024 to 2034, employment for actuaries is projected to grow 22%, which is more than five times faster than the average for all occupations.1
Actuaries work in diverse industries including health, life, and property insurance, enterprise risk management, pension and retirement planning, and the public sector.1
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Sources
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm (viewed Oct. 14, 2025).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.