Data-Driven Rankings

Smartest College Majors by Average IQ

Academic fields ranked by the average IQ of their graduates. Understand the cognitive demands of different educational paths.

Psychometric Analysis

Physics, Mathematics, and Philosophy top the list—fields requiring high abstraction and theoretical reasoning. The data helps students understand cognitive fit with their chosen major.

1

Mathematics

Avg IQ: 135
ArchetypeThe Logician
Traits
Pure LogicAbstraction
2

Physics

Avg IQ: 133
ArchetypeThe Architect
Traits
High OpennessIntroversion
3
ArchetypeThe Risk Calculator
Traits
Statistical RigorPrecision
4

Neuroscience

Avg IQ: 131
ArchetypeThe Mind Explorer
Traits
InterdisciplinaryResearch Orientation
5
ArchetypeThe Skybuilder
Traits
PrecisionAmbition
6

Medicine

Avg IQ: 130
ArchetypeThe Healer
Traits
High ConscientiousnessPattern Recognition
7
ArchetypeThe Process Optimizer
Traits
ChemistrySystems Thinking
8

Statistics

Avg IQ: 130
ArchetypeThe Quantifier
Traits
Mathematical RigorSkepticism
9

Philosophy

Avg IQ: 129
ArchetypeThe Sage
Traits
High OpennessHigh Verbal Intelligence
10
ArchetypeThe Systems Thinker
Traits
Technical AptitudeProblem Solving

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