Average IQ by Profession · Research
Average IQ of Engineers — Data and Context
STEM occupational bands in psychometric surveys.
Published average IQ of engineers estimates commonly fall in the 115–130 range on normed scales — overlapping heavily with other quantitative professions.
Field differences
Software, civil, and chemical engineering show wide internal spread.
Not destiny
Engineering success correlates with training and problem-solving habits, not a single IQ label.
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