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You may not, but you would experience great difficulty when applying. I work with 5 actuaries, and 2 of my family members are actuaries...they all have Masters degrees in statistical fields.
or can you have any degree, so long as you can pass the tests?
Theoretically you can have any degree but realistically, most places won't even look at you unless you have at least a bachelor's degree in math, preferably a master's degree.
Theoretically you can have any degree but realistically, most places won't even look at you unless you have at least a bachelor's degree in math, preferably a master's degree.
I wonder if the actuary certification would trump everything else.
I wonder if the actuary certification would trump everything else.
I know several people that work in the field that do not have math degrees but for the most part they are math intensive degrees like physics, engineering etc. (I have an actuarial degree and work in the field)
If you communicate well and pass 2 exams or so you should have a shot of getting a job starting *somewhere*, especially if you can get into an insurance related position like underwriting and then try to transition.
I'd strongly suggest you read the links provided earlier in the thread to learn more.
Are you in college? Looking at colleges? Out in the workforce?
The answer to that changes things a lot imo.
To give you an idea of what your competition is, a solid applicant for an entry level position has a couple exams done and an internship under their belt. Don't pillory me, there are always exceptions but that is your typical scenario.
I know several people that work in the field that do not have math degrees but for the most part they are math intensive degrees like physics, engineering etc. (I have an actuarial degree and work in the field)
If you communicate well and pass 2 exams or so you should have a shot of getting a job starting *somewhere*, especially if you can get into an insurance related position like underwriting and then try to transition.
I'd strongly suggest you read the links provided earlier in the thread to learn more.
Are you in college? Looking at colleges? Out in the workforce?
The answer to that changes things a lot imo.
To give you an idea of what your competition is, a solid applicant for an entry level position has a couple exams done and an internship under their belt. Don't pillory me, there are always exceptions but that is your typical scenario.
Job growth is supposed to be pretty strong in the field, correct?
I think economics would be another good degree to have for that
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