Average IQ of Education majors

The average IQ of Education majors is estimated at about 112, higher than about 79% 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
112
Basis
SAT and GRE correlation research, converted to the IQ scale
Dominant archetype
The Mentor
Common traits
Patience, Communication
Career paths
Teaching, Admin

Education next to other degrees

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

DegreeEstimated IQHigher than
Journalism11584% of people
Music11584% of people
Business Administration11482% of people
Theater11381% of people
Education11279% of people
Graphic Design11279% of people
Marketing11279% of people
Communications11177% of people
Nursing11075% of people

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What studying Education is like

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

The day-to-day of Education is less about “being smart” and more about sustained attention: reading, iterating, and tolerating being wrong repeatedly until your model improves.

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

Common traits include Patience and Communication. Typical career paths include Teaching and Admin.

Jobs for Education graduates

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Education: common questions

What is the average IQ of Education majors?

Estimated average IQ is about 112. This is a rough proxy derived from standardized-test correlations; it’s not a hard requirement for success.

Is Education 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 Education?

Common traits include Patience and Communication.

What careers can Education lead to?

Typical career paths include Teaching and Admin.

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Sources

  1. Frey, M. C., & Detterman, D. K. (2004). Scholastic Assessment or g? The relationship between the Scholastic Assessment Test and general cognitive ability. Psychological Science, 15(6), 373-378.

Estimates describe groups, not individuals. Last reviewed January 2025.