Actuarial science is consistently ranked as one of the top jobs, with relatively high salaries, comfortable working conditions, and low unemployment.

Actuaries have been likened to a cross between a weather forecaster and math whiz — putting a price tag on future risks and applying statistical theories to solve business problems. For James Forbush, a partner at Aon Hewitt, actuarial science incorporates aspects of all that he enjoys: math, programming, finance, and consulting.