Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries

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What do Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries do?

Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science.

Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events.

How to become: Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries

In general, you need a university degree in your chosen field of work or a college program in computer science.

To be a mathematician or statistician, you need a graduate degree in mathematics or statistics.

To be an actuary, you usually need a university degree or college diploma in mathematics, statistics or operations research, three years' actuarial experience, and accreditation with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Business Administration and Mathematics (BBA/BMath) Double Degree Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Mathematics (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA

Related Program(s):
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor; Honours
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Mathematics Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Canadian College of Technology and Business
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Cybersecurity Risk Management with Co-op Diploma; Co-op
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University of Cambridge Postgraduate Study
Cambridge, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Pure Mathematics Master
Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics Doctorate
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King's College London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Mathematics with Management & Finance (BSc) Bachelor; Honours
Mathematics (BSc) Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on April 07, 2022

How much do Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries make?

Low:
$57,595
Average:
$93,870
High:
$140,566

Job openings for Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries

Job Seekers:
4,300
Job Openings:
4,000