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Limit Student Loan Exposure
- Choose PA programs wisely and plan repayment before borrowing heavily for tuition.
- Avoid schools that push total debt past ~$200,000 unless you have a clear forgiveness or repayment strategy.
Cut Lifestyle Drift In School
- Live below your means during PA school and cut recurring small luxuries that compound interest inflates.
- Treat discretionary buys as long-term loan costs to decide whether they’re truly worth it.
PA Salaries Are Narrower Than Physicians
- PA salaries cluster tightly by specialty, with new-grad pay varying by practice area.
- Expect typical new-grad ranges roughly $80k to $120k, rising with experience and specialty.