3 answers
4
Asked 236 views

Is college worth it for a medical career?

I am interested in being in the medical field within the next few years and with prices going up, I just wonder if it is worth it? Also if anyone has any tips that would be amazing!

college
Answer This
4

3 answers

0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Margarita’s Answer

It really depends on your goals, how much you want to be involved and amount of responsibility you want to have.
You can go anywhere from technician to a surgeon. Honestly, being in school for 10+years to become a doctor is not worth it in my opinion. I know somebody has to do it, the demand is there. However, it takes dedication, time and money but not much financial return nowadays.
Being a nurse takes less years, money, time and they are in demand but there is a constant battle for more nurses. Facilities want to save money but having less nurses do more jobs. Be prepared for more fighting for your rights, salary and avoiding burn out. In addition, newer nurses usually get worse schedules and vacation times until they move up in "seniority".
Being a technician, you may just take some courses. Fast, less expensive but much smaller salary.
Consider also a field of physical therapy, radiology, etc.
Also, be aware of how much AI can replace your future skills.
0
0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

TRAVIS’s Answer

Its worth it. Due to labor market demands, and avenues for growth. Keep learning and working hard and you can make an excellent career in that field with many options available to you.
0
0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Rafael’s Answer

Hey Porscha, for the medical field specifically, college is pretty much non-negotiable since most healthcare roles require degrees or certifications, but the good news is the investment almost always pays off because demand for medical professionals isn't slowing down anytime soon. From my own experience, I went through multiple degrees and certifications and every single one opened doors and increased my earning potential, so the cost felt worth it in the long run. My tips would be to start at a community college to knock out general courses at a fraction of the price, apply for every scholarship and grant you can find, look into employer tuition assistance programs, and don't take on more debt than you need to because being strategic about how you pay for school matters just as much as the degree itself. I hope this helps!
0