<p>I have an engr degree and went on to med school.....if you have an aptitude for math/science engineering is "doable". It typically is not so much conceptually difficult as it is demanding time-wise. You have to put in the hours. It may or not be worth it for any given fellow( or gal ). Same with med school..chews up the hours/days/weeks/ months/years....</p>
<p>I think the drop out rate reflects not so much a lack of smarts but rather it's just not for some people....but you don't realize that until you're in it.</p>