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    To become an actuary, one must obtain a strong math and statistics background in high school and college by taking actuarial science courses. Actuaries analyze financial risks for companies using math and statistics. While in college, students should ensure their selected university offers an actuarial science program, as only some schools provide this major. With the appropriate education and exam certifications, actuaries can expect a starting salary of around $75,000 along with career stability and opportunities for advancement.

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    To become an actuary, one must obtain a strong math and statistics background in high school and college by taking actuarial science courses. Actuaries analyze financial risks for companies using math and statistics. While in college, students should ensure their selected university offers an actuarial science program, as only some schools provide this major. With the appropriate education and exam certifications, actuaries can expect a starting salary of around $75,000 along with career stability and opportunities for advancement.

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    Path to Becoming an

    Actuary
    Matt Bowes
    What does an actuary do?

    Actuaries analyze financial risk for companies.

    Actuaries use math and statistics to assess these risks.


    High School

    Just like any career that you may want to pursue, you want
    to have good grades and a good SAT score to get accepted
    to college.
    College

    When looking for colleges, make sure you make sure your
    college that you would like to attend has actuarial science.
    Not many schools have actuarial science programs, so just
    be aware that your choice does.
    Requirements

    Actuaries need to have a strong understanding of math,


    and their undergraduate should have something to do with
    business, finance, etc.
    Salary

    An Actuaries starting salary is around $75,000, however


    that is a very flexible number, as it depends on which
    company you work for.
    Benefits

    Actuaries' benefits are similar to other jobs, however,


    actuaries have a very good salary out of college, and they
    are in high demand. One can advance by taking more
    exams and earning raises because of them.

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