The subjects with the highest IQs
Thanks to TV shows like University Challenge we know which universities have the brainiest people, but what we really want to know is what degrees have the highest IQ scores?
Overall, the UK ranks 20th in the world for highest IQ scores, with an average of 99.12, according to World Population Review. If you have a score of 135, then you rank in the UK’s top 1% according to the BBC. Scoring at 140 or higher would put you into the genius category and amongst the likes of Elon Musk, Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
The following data is the most recent on the topic, supplied by The Tab.
Subjects with the highest IQ average:
- Physics and Astronomy - 133
- Mathematical sciences – 130
- Philosophy – 129
- Materials Engineering - 129
- Economics - 128
- Chemical Engineering - 128
- Mechanical Engineering - 126
- Physical science - 125
- Banking and finance - 125
- Other humanities and art - 124
From this, we can conclude that the science students taken the championship for highest IQs, however, the philosophers have brought the humanities back into the race! Looking at further statistics past the top ten, those studying Religion come in with a pretty high IQ of 121, with English Language students following closely at 120.
Didn’t see your university degree in the top 10? Take the MENSA IQ Test.
You might also be interested to find out which degrees are deemed to be the least employable too.
Now that you’ve discovered your IQ, all that’s left is to apply to university, and organise your accommodation!
