“We have to understand that the average engineer likely doesn’t have the endurance or mindset to pursue a medical degree, where the payoff only starts after about 11+ years of slogging vs. as little as 4 years for an engineering degree. The intelligence of the average engineer might also be slightly lower than the average doctor as well.”
Really?
An engineering education provides the foundation to go in many different directions. It’s true that most engineers are not rich, particularly if one remains more technical rather than pursuing sales or management. But, that’s a choice. The stereotype of the one-dimensional engineer is just that. In fact, most engineers I have worked with throughout my career are multi-talented, hard working, and good problem solvers. They can think through design problems, customer issues, legal/contract issues, etc. In order to have a long career, an engineer needs to be flexible and realize their education doesn’t end at the end of their 4 years in college. But, that’s true in a lot of fields.