An actuary is a mathematician responsible for estimating risks, primarily in the insurance and financial security industries. The Butler program helps to prepare students for the jointly administered CAS/SOA Examinations P, FM, MLC, MFE and C. In addition to the departmental requirements below, a student must complete the University Core Curriculum, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences language requirement, and other general requirements, including a writing intensive course.

As an?Actuarial Science major, you can

• Apply your learning in internships and careers at top companies, such as CNO Financial, Allstate, and OneAmerica
• Prepare to take a maximum of four Society of Actuaries aptitude exams before graduation
• Receive test fee reimbursements for each exam passed
• Double-major or minor in?Risk Management?or optionally earn an?MBA?in a fifth year through Butler?s College of Business