What is your logic of entering a field that is not well paid to ‘open up doors to better economic opportunity’? Is there room for promotion or not?
As an aside, a student loan can be a very helpful stepping stone to reach an otherwise unattainable goal, but it can also be dangerous if you don’t take it seriously. You don’t see the money actually being spent, and it adds up pretty quickly.
With the amazing advice and support group here I have no doubt you’ll make the right decision though. 🙂
Good luck.