Insurance Studies

Prepare yourself for a dynamic career in the insurance industry with Kent State University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance Studies.

If you already work in the insurance industry and want a degree to enhance your career opportunities, this is the program for you!

The Insurance Studies degree is available 100% online and asynchronous.

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM

The bachelor’s degree in Insurance Studies provides a solid academic understanding of the insurance industry and a well-rounded core of business and social science courses, including management technology, professional writing and human communication. You'll graduate with knowledge in specific industry facets:

Property and casualty insurance
Life and health insurance
Insurance company and agency operations
Insurance regulations
Insurance finances
Risk management

You can also complement your current program of study with an Insurance Studies minor.

Career Prep

Third-year internship placing you in an industry setting with real-world responsibilities and opportunities.
Network with industry professionals through Kent State’s Beta Nu chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, a professional fraternity that fosters leadership and collaboration with the university, other university chapters and the industry.
Prepare for successful national licensure exam.

Career Opportunities

Starting salaries range between
$52,000 to $140,000 for:

Claims adjusters, examiners
and investigators
Insurance appraisers
Sales agents
Insurance underwriters
Market research analysts and
marketing specialists
Operations research analysts
Actuaries
Marketing managers

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Kent State is a member of The Institutes Collegiate Studies Program, so students can receive waivers for up to two Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) parts at no additional cost.

Agent
Direct sales
Underwriter
Claims adjuster
Risk management
Compliance
Product analyst
Operations