Yes, of course, it’s just another job choice. Did you look at the post before that? That is what I was responding to, STEM stuff in general being put on a pedestal. And being a doctor , nurse, etc. is also just another job choice as well.
Sorry you had such a negative experience in college with engineers, Pizzagirl. Doesn’t happen everywhere and anyone who is obnoxious, regardless of major, usually gets ignored.