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Career Path Comparison
Academic vs. Private Practice vs. Locums. Compare estimated lifetime earnings.
Starting Salaries
30 Years
Lifetime Gross Earnings Estimate
Academic$8.92M
Includes lower growth, assumes stability.
Private Practice$15.70M
Assumes partnership track & higher growth.
Locums$12.17M
High start, but benefits/taxes eat into this.
PSLF Note: Academic roles often qualify for PSLF. Add ~$250k to Academic value if you have loans.