want to be an actuary...

An actuary is a business professional who deals with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. Actuaries apply mathematical and statistical theories to solve real business problems. Actuaries assemble and analyze data to estimate the probability and likely cost of an event such as death, sickness, injury, disability, or loss of property. They also address financial questions; including those involving the way a company should invest its resources to maximize its return on investments. "Actuaries are in high demand, and they are highly paid for the services they render."

Low-end Salary: 

 $53,100/yr

Median Salary: 

 $87,650/yr

High-end Salary: 

 $160,000/yr

EDUCATION: 

Actuaries need a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and general business. They generally have a bachelor’s degree and are required to pass a series of exams in order to become a certified actuary.

MATH REQUIRED: 

College Algebra Trigonometry Calculus I and II Linear Algebra Probability and Mathematical Statistics Applied statistics Actuarial Mathematics Optional courses in numerical analysis, some training in operations research, substantial training in computer science

WHEN MATH IS USED: 

Actuaries assemble and analyze data to estimate the probability and likely cost of an event such as death, sickness, injury, disability, or loss of property. Using their broad knowledge of statistics, finance, and business, actuaries help design insurance policies, pension plans, and other financial strategies in a manner which will help ensure that the plans are maintained on a sound financial basis.

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS: 

Actuaries are essential to the insurance industry; to other businesses and corporations, including sponsors of pension plans; and togovernment agencies, such as the Government Actuary’s Department in the UK or the Social Security Administration in the US.

FACTS: 

In 2009, a Wall Street Journal survey on the best jobs in the United States listed an actuary as the second best job. In 2006, U.S. News & World Report included actuaries among the 25 Best Professions that it expects will be in great demand in the future.

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*all details are according to US.