Even if you didn’t have any debt from undergrad, it seems like it would potentially be a big mistake to take on that amount of grad school debt just because you are itching to get an MPH. However, especially with all the debt you’ve already accumulated it seems like a bad decision to pursue the masters at this time. I would suggest working hard to build connections and work in that field until you can get your undergrad debt paid. It’s possible that you will change your mind about the MPH during that time or work your way up in your field and find the extra debt is not necessary. Best of luck to you.
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