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Hello everyone! I need some advice on whether I should go forward with an accelerated bachelors program or an associates. Some background: I have a bachelors degree in biology and have been accepted into the accelerated program of Pace University (NYC). My intention is to become a nurse practitioner while owing the least amount of money possible. I've noticed that many nurse practitioner programs accept a bachelors degree from another field and an associates in nursing when applying. I would owe about $60K if I were to do the accelerated route or about 8K if I were to complete the associates degree at a community college (Queensborough Community College). Which route would you guys suggest? Owing that much money scares me so much and sometimes keeps me up at night. At the same time I feel like going to associates route would lead to pretty much no job offers and months of unemployment. Please help!