1. Actuarial Science (Unemployment rate 0%, median income $81,000)
Actuarial science is an applied science that uses mathematical and statistical methods in the finance and insurance industries, primarily to assess long-term risk. Actuarial science encompasses several related fields, especially probability and statistics in mathematics. The job market has seen very high demand for actuaries in recent years, and this demand is expected to continue. Many consider the University of Waterloo to have the best actuarial science program in Canada, but some colleges also offer related courses as an entry-level option.
Recommended Institution: SFU
Langara College: Transfer credits are available to SFU; low entry requirements and tuition.
2. Academic Administration (Unemployment rate 0%, median income $65,000)
Academic administration trains administrators for elementary and secondary schools, such as deans, human resources managers, or other support roles. While the entry requirements are not high, a master’s degree and relevant experience are recommended for success and a good salary.
Recommended Institutions: SFU, UBC BBA
TWU: BA of Leadership, accepts 60 credits from previous studies regardless of major, no language requirements for local students, low entry requirements.

3. Geological and Geophysical Engineering (0% unemployment rate, median income $73,000)
This major studies geological structures and rock composition. Mining is a major industry in Canada, so there is a high demand for professionals in this field, and the income is not low.
Recommended Institution: BCIT Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
4. Pharmacology (0% unemployment rate, median income $60,000)
In Canada, pharmacists have a stable job, which is widely known. However, many people don’t know that studying this major doesn’t necessarily require attending the University of Toronto, Waterloo, or McGill University; some colleges also offer pharmacy programs.
Recommended Institution: Sprott Shaw (Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Pharmacy Assistant). Low entry requirements, short graduation time, and accredited certificates and degrees. 5. School Student Counseling (Unemployment rate 0%, median income $20,000)
School student counselors are professionals who provide academic assistance to students. This profession has relatively low salaries, but also a very low unemployment rate.
6. Agricultural Economics (Unemployment rate 1.3%, median income $57,000)
This discipline is broad, encompassing research on crops and livestock, international agricultural trade, human resource markets, and asset allocation. Agriculture is a pillar of the Canadian economy, and the demand for skilled workers is high.
Recommended Institutions: UBC, University of Saskatchewan
7. Medical Technologies Technicians (Unemployment rate 1.4%, median income $58,000)
Medical technologies include medical laboratory work and operating medical equipment. While the average income for this profession is far lower than that of doctors, it is higher than that of general technicians, and the job is relatively stable due to working in hospitals.