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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.
Weigh Fellowships As Career Investment
- Consider a postgraduate fellowship if you want specialty skill, higher starting pay, and better job fit.
- Treat fellowships as an upfront pay cut that can equal multiple years of experience and future earnings upside.