Earning a doctorate degree is a pathway to career advancement with potential salary and leadership growth. Depending on the program and the field, degrees can be taken fully or partially online. However, most applied degrees require laboratory work, which means attendance in classes. ...
then it is a wise decision to pursue a doctorate. These two careers will demand that you publish research papers on a regular basis. You should weigh the benefits against the time and expense of obtaining the degree. Perhaps a master’s degree will suffice if a higher salary is your motiva...
For discussion of doctoral programs for PAs who didn't start out with doctorates--DHEd, DHSc, DMSc, or whatever, aimed at PAs who started with a masters' degree or lower.