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Hi Guys,
I just got accepted into Rush University's OTD program. I really want to attend because I think the school is a perfect fit and is also very well known for its OT program. Moreover, there are no OTD's near where I currently live and I am interested in pursuing academia/research/leadership positions etc. in the field.
HOWEVERRR, if I attend the state school where I live, I will only pay about 60k for my degree (but it would be a master's). Rush, on the other hand, is and OTD but it would cost me the 100k tuition plus living expenses (since I wouldn't be living at home anymore).
Is the debt worth it? Could I get a leadership position with an MSOT? or do some research/teaching down the line with just the MSOT? I know I may need a PhD down the line if I want to conduct full research, but if I am correct, I think the OTD will allow me to do sufficient research for the time being.. at least until I decide if I want to go all out and be a PI etc..
100k plus living expenses is a lot! how much debt is the average OT student in? will I be able to pay these back? is it even worth it?!?! Should I settle for the MSOT at an average school or should I get my OTD at Rush (which also happens to have a renowned program)?
Any feedback would be great!
I just got accepted into Rush University's OTD program. I really want to attend because I think the school is a perfect fit and is also very well known for its OT program. Moreover, there are no OTD's near where I currently live and I am interested in pursuing academia/research/leadership positions etc. in the field.
HOWEVERRR, if I attend the state school where I live, I will only pay about 60k for my degree (but it would be a master's). Rush, on the other hand, is and OTD but it would cost me the 100k tuition plus living expenses (since I wouldn't be living at home anymore).
Is the debt worth it? Could I get a leadership position with an MSOT? or do some research/teaching down the line with just the MSOT? I know I may need a PhD down the line if I want to conduct full research, but if I am correct, I think the OTD will allow me to do sufficient research for the time being.. at least until I decide if I want to go all out and be a PI etc..
100k plus living expenses is a lot! how much debt is the average OT student in? will I be able to pay these back? is it even worth it?!?! Should I settle for the MSOT at an average school or should I get my OTD at Rush (which also happens to have a renowned program)?
Any feedback would be great!