Insurance Degree

Simply put, insurance is a arena of study emphasizing the protection from loss or risk. Insurance is a discipline of risk management and can be used to curb uncertainty or mitigate loss, albeit personal, financial, or corporate. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer insurance degrees.

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SUNY College at Oswego (SUNY Oswego)

108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY

SUNY College at Oswego is a public school that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Oswego, New York, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at SUNY College at Oswego is nearly eight thousand per year.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1060 to 1200, or an ACT composite score within the range of 21 to 25. 48% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 29% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,200 and nonresidents pay $17,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $8,700. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at Oswego through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students Enrolled in the Insurance Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at Oswego offers a bachelor's degree program in 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

Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance

Description

Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, claims examiners, property and casualty insurance employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Description

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, insurance appraisers, auto damage employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Insurance Underwriters

Description

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

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, insurance underwriters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -11.4% from 2014 to 2024

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