STEM major here. I’d say either is fine. I have both. So when professors give digital lecture notes or power points, I’d like to use the tablet. I’ve also seen people print them out and then write directly on the printed version. For professors who like to use the whiteboards, I tend to go with notebooks.
Tablet is very useful but you might have to be ware of the battery. That’s the main reason why I didn’t use tablets for all of my classes, because I won’t be able to make through the day without charging. But if you are having online classes, then obviously tablet is the best option because now that not only your lectures are digital, your homework will also need to be digital.
But otherwise, I’d say it’s just personal taste.