Overview

The Master of Science in Actuarial Science program offered by the School of Risk Management at St. John's University, located on our Manhattan Campus, provides career preparation to students seeking entry into the profession of actuarial science.

The curriculum is designed to enhance students’ critical and analytical thinking, as well as prepare them to pass professional examinations required to be a credentialed actuary.

Career Outcomes

The Ellen Thrower Center for Apprenticeship and Career Services at The School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science in Manhattan is dedicated solely to supporting the career objectives of students enrolled in the risk, insurance and actuarial science degree programs.

With personalized career advising and referrals, a strong alumni network, speaker panels, networking events and two specialized career fairs each year, our students successfully connect with internship and job opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Mathematics

Actuarial Modeling

Mathematical Statistics

Modern Actuarial Statistics

Finance for Actuaries

Risk Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

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We continue to accept and review qualified candidates as space permits or until the semester begins.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of professional goals and resume which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission

Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools attended.

Two letters of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English

Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

29700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1485 USD per credit during 18 months.
National

29700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1485 USD per credit during 18 months.
In-State

29700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1485 USD per credit during 18 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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