There is another explanation for the high attrition rate which I believe also explains why so many engineers end up in business school. People select engineeri

There is another explanation for the high attrition rate which I believe also explains why so many engineers end up in business school. People select engineering as a career for the money, not because they actually want to do it for a living. In 1995 I was starting high school and had signed up for computer programming classes and was teaching myself along with my friends. In 1999 I fell in love with finance and realized I hated programming. Before entering my freshman year I had switched my major to finance. 4 years later I entered an MBA program. Once there I noticed a huge percentage of engineers and their reason for doing the MBA was always to get away from engineering. Engineering takes a particular type of mind to enjoy it, and I don't believe 10% of the population has the combination of aptitude and passion for the career. That is why great engineers are rare and very valuable. As someone that tried programming, I fully respect and oftentimes envy those that enjoy it.