[Other] I have finally narrowed down my career choices to either sonography or respiratory therapy as I have a genuine interest in both fields, which is the better choice in your opinion based on description below?

I can get into the RT program within a three semester wait. However, sonography there is a 500 to 600 student wait list already ahead of me and they only take in 20 to 25 students once per year. That means I have no idea when I would get into the program (with these numbers that could be a 22 year wait). But I am keeping in mind that some students may drop off the list but my advisor stated that they cannot guarantee a date.

Therefore I feel conflicted, I really like both careers but financially can only do one. I was thinking I could do sonography down the road but I wouldn’t be able to afford it. Therefore, what would you do if you were in my position? Keeping in mind I do plan to apply to PA school in my late 20s (I am in my very early 20s now).

Would you get into RT within three semesters and use this experience to have a fulfilling career and helpful experience to one day apply for PA school?

Or work a health admin job (I do have my Bachelor’s already) while waiting who knows how long for sonography and having PA school pushed to the back burner in this wait?

Thank you for any advice.

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