what kind of degrees are employers of actuaries looking for?

Question

mathematics?
statistics?
finance?
economics?

Answer 1

Well, actuarial science wouldn't hurt. But statistics is a strong second choice. Mathematics might get you what you need, but probably focuses on more theory than actuarial employers are really interested. Finance and economics are important subjects for actuaries to be aware of, but may not have the depth of statistical knowledge generally needed by actuaries.

A major in actuarial science or statistics with a second major or a minor in economics or finance will look pretty good.