Top 10 Reasons to Consider Being an Actuary

You don’t want to go to graduate school.
You want a professional title, but don’t want to be a doctor, lawyer, or accountant.
You want a career that is dynamic and challenging.
You want a career that you control because advancement is merit-based.
You want a career with many opportunities that will provide you with skills that are transferrable across multiple industries.
You want a career with superior job security through economic cycles.
You would like to "earn while you learn".
You want to be able to choose among outstanding job offers.
You are self-motivated, goal oriented, and have superior math aptitude and communication skills.
You want a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.

This top ten list was adapted from a career presentation prepared by a member of the Joint CAS/SOA Committee on Minority Recruiting.