A typically J.D program is 3 years and MBA is 2 years. Both make fairly the same amount of salary after graduation, but which is more worth on long run?
If you want to be a lawyer, an MBA has no value.
MBAs have more upside in terms of dollar of pay per hour of work. Don’t look at it that way, though; ask yourself, “will I be happier in the long run as a lawyer or as a business person” and do whichever one will provide a more fulfilling career for you. You will be fine financially with either degree from a reputable school.
There are quite a few combo programs that offer both at the same time. UC Davis and UOP in my area - I am sure there are many others.
If you are going to go to law school make sure you have a passion for it or some reason besides just money, because its a long, difficult road, with no guarantee of a job when you graduate, and plenty of job stress. If you’re doing it for the money, you’re likely to be disappointed. Your title is pharmacy student: many pharmacists have more financially rewarding careers than lawyers.
Why not both?
^^^ Expense of tuition, opportunity costs and therefore poor ROI.
Finding a degree with a lower ROI than a JD from a top school is rather difficult right now.
Who said anything about a top school? Look up the average JD salary and employment rate after graduation.
What are you looking to do? Continue is something pharmacy/healthcare related? Law and MBA are very different career paths. Which would be more beneficial depends and what you want to do. Legal market is extremely tough right now. Not clear when if will improve and by how much when it does.
@saillakeerie I had a preview of pharmacy, and I did not like it that much. Now I’m looking into business or law.
Well, do you want to be a lawyer or do you want to be a business leader?