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Financial burden of pursuing a PhD

The pursuit of a PhD, particularly in fields like biomedical sciences, often comes with significant financial burdens due to the opportunity cost of delayed career progression and savings accumulation. Students typically live on a stipend, forgo saving for retirement, and delay major life milestones like buying a home. This can lead to substantial differences in long-term financial outcomes compared to those in other careers.

Science, Biology, Biotechnology