If you had to go back to school...

[MIRPh]

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I’m in a tough situation now... the independent I was with couldn’t survive and I haven’t been able to find a position in retail... Being a RPh with B.S. Pharm has its limitations- I can’t afford to go back to school for my PharmD ( does anyone know how much a non traditional PharmD path would cost ?i think at least 50k)
.But here’s my main question
Would doing a MS help me land a job?
If so what area of specialization would you recommend ?

 

[lord999]

Non-trad PharmD does not help as of right now (it helps the University bottom line) in terms of securing employment. It usually was a way to change tracks. I suppose data science could work if your mathematics is not terrible, however, they are a dime a dozen right now. If you want the long money, actuarial work is steady and pays as well or better.

 

[Seriously Serious]

If I'm not mistaken, the BS to PharmD programs are no longer taking applicants. I do not think getting a masters will help your situation if we're being honest. I currently know a BS Pharm who was recently forced to retire from a chain, and she was somehow able to land a manager position for a new chain store with a different company. I guess at this point, you will need to reach out to any past connections. It's difficult to be a veteran BS Pharm competing in a saturated market with freshly minted PharmD's who will work for less.

 

[Gombrich12]

If I had to go back to school I'd be looking at doing something in IT/programming. At your age though I would strongly consider moving to get another job instead of spending money on a degree or certificate that may or may not result in a job.