This is a very good point. I think it's great to encourage students to take up challenging technical career paths like engineering, physical science, math, etc.

This is a very good point. I think it's great to encourage students to take up challenging technical career paths like engineering, physical science, math, etc. But getting into field because it's currently perceived that it's where the money is like hitting a moving target. By the time one is finished with their degree, who knows what the job market will look like. Scary thing is, I don't really have any alternative advice to offer, other than "stay as flexible as possible".