This situation is not unique. Howard Hughes dropped out of college, as well. Both men had the aptitude to have more than a pedestrian knowledge of their fields. More importantly, they had the vision and resources to find, hire, and retain the best talent available. Hughes and Jobs changed aerospace and computing, though both fields were established prior to their involvement.
I’d argue with this some - I don’t think SJ changed “computing.” He certainly changed how consumers interact with technology... but not the science/engineering involved.
Further - Hughes DID engineering. He directly manipulated how his planes were put together. SJ certainly directed how his computers were put together from a Look and Feel viewpoint - but not the hardware/software plumbing involved.
I think your analogy breaks down there.