I have to make a tough choice and I would really appreciate any help. I got accepted into Long Island Pre-pharm program which is 2 year of undergrad and then 4 years of pharm school. I got into the honors program and have been awarded the presidential scholarship with will cover full tuition for 4 years which means that I am going to have to only take loans for the last 2 years which mean that by the time I am going to graduate I would be in $80-100k in debt but I would make a 100k salary after just years. However, on the other hand as a doctor I would be able to make a bigger difference and more money, prestige, etc. but it is not guaranteed that I would make it to med school unlike the guaranteed option of the pharmacy. So if you were in my position what option would you take.
Pharmacy is mostly chemistry, it’s a great job, time and location are flexible. If you like chemistry and life science you should go for it. Otoh, a doctor require over 14 years of education from HS graduation, you have to be pretty committed to work long and hard and pass all these testings. In addition, a doctor has lot more pressure and responsibility. It all depends on the individual, some like to take easier life than the other.
^^Also, can you afford med school?
$200K minimum IF you get admitted to a med school. Most have horrendous loans to repay.