In my field, pensions, demand is declining due to the trend away from Defined Benefit (DB) pensions to Defined Contribution (DC). DC pension plans don't need as many actuaries. There are still plenty of jobs, though. read more
Actuaries need a bachelor’s degree, typically in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, or some other analytical field. Students must complete coursework in economics, applied statistics, and corporate finance, and must pass a series of exams to become certified professionals. read more