You may or may not remember my old post from October, "To be or not to be... Psychology!" Well, this is going to be a similar post as I, like many other college freshmen, explore the plethora of options to choose from - options that will determine the rest of our lives.
I have always been interested in psychology, but the real question is, what do I do with that major? I have explored pre-med and business, as well as minors in neurology management, statistics, and editing. Yet none of these seem to click with me. So what am I considering as a double major this week?
Actuarial Science.
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| I guess it's time to learn how to play League of Legends. |
Basically, an actuarial scientist calculates the probability of risk, usually working with insurance companies and other businesses. I tend to be good at math, but I am no Einstein. I mean, I fell asleep during my AP Calculus BC exam - now that's saying something. So what is it that draws me into this major? Simple.
- No graduate school required, just a few examinations.
- Nearly 0% unemployment rate
- Entry level income starting at about $80,000
- Experienced actuaries can earn upwards of $200,000 annually
Well I'm convinced. I figure it should work fairly well considering psychology relies a great deal on statistics anyway. Although, this is the fifth week in a row I have changed my mind concerning my future aspirations.
I suppose you'll just have to stay tuned to see what I decide.
