Hi there, currently I am doing research on different medical careers, namely becoming a DPT, PA, possibly PTA and a radiologic technologist.
I really want to become a PT, but it seems the standard doctorate now will put me far in debt, and the salary compared to the schooling isn't worth it as much.. but I am still debating it. I am starting college soon and am still young.. so I just want to hear some advice for this route, any is appreciated.
Also my second route was applying to PTA school, going, and then working as a PTA for a year or two, then apply to a PA school (the PTA work would be my medical experience) and attend to become a PA. Any comments/suggestions greatly appreciated.
Lastly, (Ha sorry, I got a few pathways I know.. ) is to apply for a RT school and attend to become a RT.. and work at nearby hospital.
I am willing to go to school, and work off debt, but I do need to be making 45-50k minimum for work, because i'm looking to be supporting a family down the road, and want a steady job with a good outlook. As I said before, getting to work sooner would be nice, but I am not phased by more schooling.
Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks, and if you have any other career suggestions I will gladly look into it and research it.
I really want to become a PT, but it seems the standard doctorate now will put me far in debt, and the salary compared to the schooling isn't worth it as much.. but I am still debating it. I am starting college soon and am still young.. so I just want to hear some advice for this route, any is appreciated.
Also my second route was applying to PTA school, going, and then working as a PTA for a year or two, then apply to a PA school (the PTA work would be my medical experience) and attend to become a PA. Any comments/suggestions greatly appreciated.
Lastly, (Ha sorry, I got a few pathways I know.. ) is to apply for a RT school and attend to become a RT.. and work at nearby hospital.
I am willing to go to school, and work off debt, but I do need to be making 45-50k minimum for work, because i'm looking to be supporting a family down the road, and want a steady job with a good outlook. As I said before, getting to work sooner would be nice, but I am not phased by more schooling.
Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks, and if you have any other career suggestions I will gladly look into it and research it.