Get ready to be an actuary by majoring in mathematics with an Emphasis in Actuarial Science right here at SUU. Actuaries use mathematical models to put a price tag on risk. They are in demand by insurance companies, government, banks, and investment firms.
The job of actuary is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable jobs in terms of low stress, high compensation, lots of autonomy, strong hiring demand and several other key criteria. Find out more about this profession at Be An Actuary.
The Salary Survey of D.W.Simpson shows that actuaries are well compensated. You can also see from this survey that passing actuarial exams translates into increases in compensation. The exams are administered by the Society of Actuaries (SoA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) .
Start out by taking the calculus sequence (MATH 1210, MATH 1220, MATH 2210). Calculus is not explicitly tested on the exams anymore, but it is a necessary foundation. Probability & Statistics (MATH 3700) covers the content of the actuarial Exam P (Probability), while Actuarial Mathematics (MATH 3500) covers the content of the actuarial Exam FM (Financial Math).
For more information on this program see Andreas Weingartner, who passed all the exams necessary to earn the designation Associate of the Society of Actuaries.