Advanced degree in Healthcare Buyside?

Currently pursuing life sciences BS at top target undergrad. I want to break into healthcare hedge fund/growth equity/PE (still not decided). I want to know how having an advanced degree will affect career progression (i.e. will the career benefits offset a 4-8 year advanced degree opportunity cost?)

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