Best major if I’m considering PA school but want a backup plan?

Hii!
I’m starting at community college and am interested in becoming a Dermatology PA, but I don’t want to major in Health Science and feel stuck if I later decide not to pursue PA school.

I’m considering majoring in something like Marketing or Finance while completing all the PA school prerequisites so I can still apply to PA programs. I’m also very interested in beauty, skincare, fashion, and consumer brands, so I’d like a degree that could open doors in those industries as well.

Has anyone majored in Marketing, Finance, or another non-science field while completing PA prerequisites? What major would give me the best flexibility if I end up choosing between healthcare and the beauty/fashion industry?

Posted Jun 13, 2026, 5:25 PM UTC

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