Risk Management and Insurance Training

The risk management and insurance program at Arcadia University prepares students for careers as an insurance manager, agent, underwriter, financial advisor, risk manager, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and statistical analysis of rick and their applications to insurance and other business management problems. Program courses include: forecasting theory, quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, development of risk tables, secondary data analysis, and computer-assisted research methods. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer risk management and insurance training.

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Arcadia University

Also known as Beaver College

1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA

Arcadia University is a nonprofit private institution located in Glenside, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over 4,000 students enroll at Beaver College annually.

Areas of study available at Arcadia University include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Beaver College have an SAT score within the range of 1020 to 1200, or an ACT score between 22 to 27. An estimated 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Beaver College, with 12 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $38,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $9,100 annually. Some students at Beaver College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Beaver College "Scarlet Knights" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.arcadia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Risk Management and Insurance Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Arcadia University offers a bachelor's degree program in risk management and insurance.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Insurance Underwriters

Description

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Actuaries

Description

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, actuaries employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $106880

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).