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*Compile statistical data and other information for further analysis
*Estimate the probability and likely economic cost of an event such as death, sickness, an accident, or a natural disaster
*Design, test, and administer insurance policies, investments, pension plans, and other business strategies to minimize risk and maximize profitability
*Produce charts, tables, and reports that explain calculations and proposals
*Explain their findings and proposals to company executives, government officials, shareholders, and clients

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*The exams are difficult
*It is a very targeted and specific field of work
*The entry level is very competitive

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*You stand out
*Upper middle class pay
*Math
*Good work hours

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Hope pays for a large portion of the education cost

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*Need to be detail oriented
*Dedicated to their work
*Strong math background
*Good business and communication skills

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*Entry Level Actuary
- 0-1 years experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree
- Median salary: $68,051
*Senior Actuary
- 4-7 years experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree and certification
- Median salary: $99,815
*Actuary - Specialist
- 10+ years experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree and certication
- Median salary: $128,445

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*At least an bachelors degree in mathematics,
actuarial science, or statistics
*3-4 years but many students spend
more time than that. Certification takes 4-6 years because each exam requires many hours of studying and preparing.
*To become certified professionals, students must complete
coursework in economics, applied statistics, and corporate finance.
*Students should also take classes outside their major to prepare them for their career.

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Actuaries analyze data to figure out the financial costs of risk.  They use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to figure out the risk if an event occurs and come up with policies that minimize the cost of that risk. Most work in the insurance field.

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Cost of Education at the Georgia Institute of Technology

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Cost of Education at the Georgia Institute of Technology