Learn to apply mathematical and statistical methods to assess risks in insurance, finance, and other industries.
You’ll go beyond classroom learning and engage in research with faculty and on your own that will prepare you for some of today’s most innovative, challenging, and lucrative careers.
Top Reasons to choose Applied Mathematics and Statistics: Actuarial Foundations at florida southern college
Outstanding Faculty
Our instructors specialize in a broad range of areas and topics. You’ll go beyond classroom learning and engage in research with faculty.
Guaranteed Internship
At Florida Southern, you’re guaranteed an internship so you can see firsthand what it means to use math for a living.
Up-to-Date Facilities
The program provides up-to-date computer laboratories that enable students to learn and practice skills.
Employment Outlook
$70,657
Estimated Salary of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Majors
Top Employers
- Fedex Corporation
- Bank of America Corporation
- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
- Polk State College Foundation, Inc.
- Agilis Engineering, Inc.
Alumni Job Titles
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Sales Managers
- Computer and Information System Managers
- Financial Managers
- Management Analysts
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Meet our Mocs
Ansleigh
Russell
Ansleigh Russell
I’m an Applied Mathematics major because I get to learn how math is in everything! Nothing is untouched by any form of math, and we see it in logical perfection
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It all Adds Up!
In MAT 4442 Probability and Statistics, you’ll study concepts like random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling estimation, and confidence intervals.
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Featured Actuarial Foundations Faculty
Dr. Susan Serrano
- Mathematics Department Chair
I have found that teaching is more than just presenting lectures to students. It is also building rapport with students and demonstrating a belief in their ability to succeed. I believe in teaching students to develop their computational and analytic skills. The students need to be actively engaged in the learning process.
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First-Years
Due to challenges associated with the pandemic, we have waived the requirement to submit a recommendation letter.
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
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