GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess risk in insurance, finance, and other industries. Consistently ranked among the best jobs in America for salary, job security, and work-life balance.
$80,000
Lower reported wage
$125,770
Median
$206,430
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Create free account →Actuarial credentials are earned through professional exam sequences; compare the path for your specialty. [1]
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About license data coverageAsk whether any internship, field placement, or supervised training in your chosen route is paid; arrangements vary. [1]
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Direct match. Median $125,770; 9.2% growth — much faster than average. 31,200 jobs.
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A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
Direct quantitative preparation; include exam and internship plans. [1]
Model uncertainty and financial risk for insurance, benefits, and other decisions. [1]
Insurance companies, consulting firms, and finance organizations. [1]
Usually full time in an office; project deadlines can add hours. [1]
Detailed calculations, exam study, and explaining assumptions to others. [1]
Passing exams and gaining experience can lead to senior actuarial roles. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.