Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Economics - Actuarial Science in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
58,620
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Actuarial science bridges the gap between financial risk and monetary value. Professionals in this field specialize in assessing the probability and economic effects of potential future occurrences, developing innovative solutions to minimize expenses from adverse situations, and mitigating the fallout from unavoidable catastrophes. Their expertise is highly sought after by insurers, advisory agencies, and banking organizations. This specialization offers students with mathematical prowess a fascinating combination of quantitative analysis and corporate strategy. Wharton graduates focusing on actuarial science should ideally be ready to complete—or may have already completed—multiple certification tests administered by either the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International applicant should have completed a program of secondary education that would enable you to enter a university in your own country (e.g., A-levels, Abitur).
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.
Tuition
USD
58,620