<p>The largest problem with science and engineering is the high cost of the programs. Not only for profs but facilities like labs and equipment need to be new and state of the art. Very expensive compared to history and English where you only need a regular classroom and a good library. The payoff is the amount of outside research funding is huge and will pay for the needed items once you have a good reputation. A good science/engineering prof brings in 5X+ their salary in research funding.</p>