{"id":80531,"date":"2023-02-16T12:49:47","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T17:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=80531"},"modified":"2024-11-25T14:14:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T19:14:09","slug":"actuary-career-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/actuarial-science\/actuary-career-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Becoming an Actuary"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) {<br \/>\n  .includes-container.has-2 .include {grid-column: 4 \/ -4;}<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.orangeCTA {<br \/>\n    border-color: #faac67 !important;<br \/>\n    background-color: #faac67;<br \/>\n    color: #555555 !important;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.orangeCTA:hover {<br \/>\n    background-color: transparent;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.orangeCTA:focus {<br \/>\n    background-color: transparent;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"jump-links\" style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 50px;\"><a href=\"\/met\/programs\/\" class=\"button back small\">Back to Programs<\/a><a href=\"\/met\/programs\/actuarial-science\/\" class=\"button back small\">Actuarial Science<\/a><\/div>\n<p>What does it take to land a job as an actuary? Primarily, the role requires a strong command of mathematics and statistics\u2014perhaps even a passion for quantitative analysis\u2014along with the ability to be detail oriented. But if you love crunching numbers and analyzing data, you have the foundation needed to pursue a career as an actuary, one of the most consistently top-rated jobs out there.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">Infographic: Why Explore an Actuarial Career?<\/h2>\n<p>Download the full infographic to see why actuarial science is one of the most compelling career paths for quantitative analysts\u2014and how a master&#8217;s degree adds value.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2023\/02\/AS-Puzzle-Infographic-wide-blur.jpg\" alt=\"Preview: infographic depicting a woman holding a chart with the text \u201cActuaries Work in Many Fields\u201d\" width=\"1200\" height=\"507\" style=\"border: 2px solid #138387;\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80617\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/met.bu.edu\/asinfographic\/inquiryform\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button orangeCTA\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download Full Infographic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Generally, actuaries work for life, health, and property\/casualty insurance companies, as well as for consulting firms, government agencies, accounting firms, industrial corporations, banks, and financial services companies. They use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to predict risk and define the economic impact of uncertain events\u2014from catastrophes to rates of mortality, disability, and fertility\u2014on organizations, enabling them to adjust their long-term management strategies accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a job that boasts high satisfaction and pays well, especially if you have the advantage of a master\u2019s degree in Actuarial Science. As the only university in northern New England that offers such a degree, Boston University provides a natural pipeline to leadership roles in the industry. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-actuarial-science\/\">MS in Actuarial Science<\/a> at BU MET is a part-time program taught by working actuaries who have considerable hands-on experience and extensive career networks throughout some of the most prestigious companies that employ actuaries.<\/p>\n<p>The BU MET Actuarial Science graduate curriculum is led by industry professionals who share their expertise in the classroom, ensuring that you develop deep knowledge of the field and well-honed skills in leadership and communication. Additionally, program coursework provides vital preparation for several challenging exams actuaries must pass to obtain certification. Ultimately, graduates of the program benefit from the prestige of BU\u2019s world-renowned brand and cache in the business community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-actuarial-science\/\"><strong><em>Learn more about the Master of Science in Actuarial Science program at BU MET.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<style>\r\n.hub-ctas {\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  margin-top: 30px;\r\n}\r\n.hub-ctas .button {\r\n  background-color: #138387;\r\n  color: #fff;\r\n  margin-right: 30px;\r\n}\r\n.hub-ctas .button:hover {\r\n  background-color: #18ABAF;\r\n}\r\n.hub-ctas .button:last-of-type {\r\n  margin-right: 0;\r\n}\r\n@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  .hub-ctas .button {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-right: 0;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 50px;\">Connect with Us<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"hub-ctas\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/apply-now-graduate\/\" class=\"button\">Apply<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/met.bu.edu\/inquiryform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"button\">Request Information<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/connect-with-an-advisor\/\" class=\"button\">Meet An Advisor<\/a><\/div><!--[bu-include id=\"80642\"]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back to ProgramsActuarial Science What does it take to land a job as an actuary? 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