I want an education and career with sports medicine. I have questions about the pay and

James G

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credentials needed? Does anyone know how much this career choice pays. And how long would I have to go to school for? Would I be able to do online classes?
 
The top jobs in that field are Medical Doctors, usually Orthopedic Surgeons.

Below that, you can become a Physician's Assistant (also has a medical degree), or Registered Nurse.

If you don't want to commit to 10 to 12 years at a resident medical university, you might consider going into Physical Therapy. You only have to have a Master's Degree for that, although the field is slowly becoming to require a Doctor's degree.

Some colleges do have online classes. But without at least a Master's Degree from an accredited medical university, you won't even get a job in that field.

A certified Physical Therapist earns between $46,000 to $70,000 a year. Medical Doctors, of course, earn in the millions.
 
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