The Top 15 College Degrees That Will Get You a Highly Paid Job
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11. Actuarial Science
An actuary works for insurance companies and consulting firms figuring out uncertain risks. They are also needed by governments, hospitals, banks, and investment firms. This career has a median salary of $99,507 with potential for growth as your career develops.
To become an actuary, you’ll need to obtain a bachelor’s degree in calculus, statistics, probability, economics, finance, management or computer science. On top of this, you can take an actuarial sciences program that will blend business and mathematics. You will then need to become certified through the CAS or SOA.
