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

Redeemer University
Ancaster, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Mathematics Bachelor
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University of Bristol
Bristol, England, GB

Related Program(s):
International Foundation Programme (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Bachelor
Mathematics and Computer Science (BSc) Bachelor
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Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Mathematics (BSc) Bachelor
Mathematics (MMath) Master
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University of New South Wales
Sydney, AU

Related Program(s):
Science (Advanced Mathematics) Bachelor; Honours
Actuarial Studies Bachelor
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Business Administration (BBA) + Mathematics (BMath), University of Waterloo Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Mathematics (BA or BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of Kent
Canterbury, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Actuarial Science (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Actuarial Science (MSc) Master
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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