<p>I generally agree with MaxwellsDemon. An ActSci major with no exams will not result in an actuarial job until exams are passed, and it will be a very hard sell in other jobs. Most employers have no idea what an actuary is and have no interest in hiring one for non-actuarial work. If you make it to the interview stage you’ll end up having to explain what an actuary is, why you didn’t become one, and why you didn’t pass any exams. If you’re the only applicant, you’ll still get the job. . . but you won’t be the only applicant.</p>
<p>It’s not a kiss of death, but you’d be much better off with a stats degree. Frankly, in the US you’re better off with a stats degree, period. Skip the actsci major. Even going back for a Masters is only suggested in very specific circumstances.</p>
<p>To Gravenworld, entry level actuarial work has been completely saturated for a few years now. Credentialed and experienced actuaries, on the other hand, are very hard to come by. There are lots of jobs in my specialty that go unfilled.</p>