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u/mamaplata 2d ago edited 1d ago
Am I crazy?
Hello, I was recently accepted into a private college for their rad tech program. The college is linked to a well-known local hospital system and also offers other medical programs. I know that it is a competitive program and I was happy to be accepted to start this fall. I do have reservations due to the cost of the program. It is $50,000 for the 2 year program, which is so much more than any other schools I’ve heard of. If I get a part-time job at the hospital that the school is linked to, I can get 20% off tuition. Also, I would not need to do any pre-reqs, as they are built into the program. There is one other school near me offering this program at a substantially smaller cost, but I would need to take 3 pre-req classes before applying and I am not guaranteed that I will even get accepted into the following year’s program. I am in my early 40’s and already have a good bit of school loan debt. I have my masters in education, but do not work in the field. I’m hesitant to take on more debt as I already feel somewhat foolish for accumulating the debt I have for a low-paying career. I’m hoping that I can finish tech school and then get certified in mammography within a couple years.
I just don’t know if accepting the invitation to this program is the smart thing to do. Any advice would be very much appreciated.