The actuarial profession has been rated as the
by the Jobs Rated Almanac (Sixth Edition, 2002). Not only that, but for the past five editions of the almanac, the profession has never been ranked lower than fourth.
(this list is courtesy of Be an Actuary)
+ You are self-motivated, goal oriented, and have superior math aptitude and communication skills.
+ You want a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.
+ You want to be able to choose among outstanding job offers.
+ You want a career that you control because advancement is merit-based.
+ You would like to "earn while you learn."
+ You want a career with many opportunities that will provide you with skills that are transferrable across multiple industries.
+ You want a professional title, but don’t want to be a doctor, lawyer or accountant.
+ You want a career with superior job security through economic cycles.
+ You don’t want to go to graduate school.
+ You want a career that is dynamic and challenging.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has a lengthy description of the actuarial profession through its Occupational Outlook Handbook. There is a wealth of information on this website; for instance, the U.S. BLS is predicting that employment of actuaries is expected to
