You know how some people just cannot make up their minds about what they love or what they want to be?

They dabble in different classes and apply to different internships and read 100 different kinds of books?And then when the time comes to make an actual decision about college or a major or a job, they’re all, “How could I possibly decide!?”

Well, not to stunt their growth and ability to make decisions, but there’s a field called actuarial science that doesn’t make you choose – it has a little of everything.

Actuaries, those who studied actuarial science, normally work in insurance or finance. I know, “insurance” and “finance” are basically buzz words for “boring job,” but the field is surprisingly interesting and perfect for those who are a bit indecisive. Actuaries use probability, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, financial economics, and computer programming to assess and manage risk.

Basically, that means predicting the future through a number of concrete and precise calculations. From there, they apply their knowledge to avoid bad outcomes or hedge any unfavorable possibilities. And in both the insurance and finance industries, that knowledge is pretty much everything.

To become an actuary, you have to take a series of difficult exams. In addition to studying seriously, the best way to be prepared for them is to major in the subject in school. A lot of universities have actuarial science majors that involve STEM classes along side business and management classes. The position of actuary is among the top ranked by leading business and financial news outlets and has the potential to earn between $150,000 and $250,000 annually. So if the amalgamation of all of your favorite math, science and economic fields sounds appealing, actuarial science is definitely one worth looking into.

Your first steps toward making actuarial science your reality would, of course, be to research colleges with the right program. Start by consulting this list provided by the Society of Actuaries. Next, look into the Gamma Iota Sigma fraternity for insurance, risk management and actuarial science students. Their resources and testimonials give a picture of the life of a student, rather than an actual actuary. Also, visit the Be An Actuary website, which comprehensively breaks down what it’s like to be an actuary and how to become one. It’s a concentration that requires a lot of work, but not without intrinsic satisfaction and rewards.