Average IQ of Biology majors

The average IQ of Biology majors is estimated at about 122, higher than about 93% of people. The estimate comes from SAT and GRE score research. It describes a typical student, not a requirement: people in every major score well above and below it.

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Key facts

Estimated average IQ: 122
Basis: SAT and GRE correlation research, converted to the IQ scale
Dominant archetype: The Naturalist
Common traits: Curiosity, Precision
Career paths: Medicine, Research

Biology next to other degrees

Estimated averages for the nine degrees nearest Biology in our ranking of 51. Gaps of a few points are smaller than the error in the estimates.

Degree	Estimated IQ	Higher than
Engineering	126	96% of people
Economics	125	95% of people
Finance	124	95% of people
Linguistics	124	95% of people
Biology	122	93% of people
Civil Engineering	122	93% of people
Political Science	121	92% of people
Architecture	120	91% of people
English Literature	120	91% of people

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What studying Biology is like

Choosing Biology isn’t only about interest, it’s about temperament. The same curriculum can feel like flow to one person and chronic friction to another.

If you love systems, abstraction, and building mental models, Biology can feel addictive. If you prefer immediate social reward, it can feel isolating.

Dominant archetype: The Naturalist. This archetype tends to be rewarded in the culture and study style of Biology.

Common traits include Curiosity and Precision. Typical career paths include Medicine and Research.

Jobs for Biology graduates

General PractitionerIQ evidence and demands for the role

Biology: common questions

What is the average IQ of Biology majors?

Estimated average IQ is about 122. This is a rough proxy derived from standardized-test correlations; it’s not a hard requirement for success.

Is Biology hard?

It’s hard if the feedback loop taxes your weaknesses. If you enjoy deep focus and structured problem-solving, the same workload can feel manageable, sometimes even enjoyable.

What kind of person enjoys Biology?

Common traits include Curiosity and Precision.

What careers can Biology lead to?

Typical career paths include Medicine and Research.

Biology majors average about 122. What's yours?

Interest and effort decide how a degree goes, not an IQ number. Your score is one more piece of self-knowledge to bring to the choice.