If you excel at statistics, mathematics and business, the actuary profession may be a good fit. Being an actuary is engaging and challenging and actuaries report a high level of job satisfaction. While you only need a four-year undergraduate degree to become an actuary, you do have to pass a series of professional exams administered by the two leading actuarial societies of the U.S. ONU prepares you to pass two exams by the end of your third year, with the potential to pass a third exam during your fourth year.