Is There A Minimum IQ For Engineering?

[@thomasparsons3166]

Your channel was one of the reasons I wanted to go down the route of engineering and I have just received 2 civil engineering degree apprenticeship offers in the UK!

[@becominganengineer2271]

Thats fantastic! happy to hear it

[@yurij8039]

@@becominganengineer2271 Most Civil Engineers I know end up taking the PE exam. Passing the PE exam is not easy. Civil Engineering BS is a perfect degree that someone with above average IQ can achieve and move forward with great career options. As far as Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineers? I have seen people with above average IQs use this to move onto obtain MBAs, or law degrees. That could work, but if you want to excel in the field of Engineering? No you need to be highly intelligent and even a 120 IQ won't cut the mustard. I would place a Physics degree in the difficulty category of the hard core Engineering disciplines. Note: I have seen people with Engineering degrees become very successful at computer programming. But if you go this route why not target a Computer Science degree? I took a programming class with a math professor and aced it. Then some of the same students took a Calculus class with the same professor and failed the first exam. The professor was full of himself, laughed at the class and said "There is a difference between knowing how to compute compared to mastering mathematics." Most people dropped this guy quickly. That's just dealing with a Professor with an ego. Yes you need to deal with this aspect of getting through Engineering undergraduate curriculum. Great Videos!

[@jasonhall3270]

Good.

[@kkuznetsov2424]

i think the most important component of progressing in any field is genuine interest and a natural insatiable curiosity

[@jvg6877]

Hey man, I got tested recently and he said I had an 89 iq, I passed calc 1 calc 2 physics and than when I got the results I started doubting myself and failing my classes. It takes me longer than others, but it’s okay. I will stay up longer. I feel like my passion isn’t there because I’ve always struggled to understand how things work. But I want to be like my family of engineers and think analytically and be creative. So next semester I will stay at the university ask the professors the material before class and when I graduate I’m going to come back and thank you God willing. I will try to increase my iq as well

[@yowreesesame1803]

I ain't giving up although I'm failing most of my exams and could still pass barely. I can improve myself even more and have the potential to get an A's and to finish the journey as an engineering student. Thanks for this video!

[@yurij8039]

Two points my friend. First: Getting an A in a class is something you learn how to do. Once you master this skill use it to keep your GPA as high as possible. Second is to understand the material and use to build out your understanding of Engineering. That's something unique and need to think about. I don't think there is a one source method to do this and everyone is different. In my opinion Grades and understanding of Engineering principles are not mutually exclusive but not exactly dependent on each other to understand the math and physics. Learn how to get and A because your GPA controls your academic future.

[@nesar_05]

In my opinion as a 2nd year civil engineering student......all you need is basic mathematics and some basic physics that's it. And of course a brain which is functioning if it's not functioning it means your dead then you cannot purse engineering 😅

[@becominganengineer2271]

100%

[@Alpha-Scythe23]

I love this comment 😂

[@jackdeniston6150]

Yeah, ´basic´ actually requires above averageness. So yes there is a requirement.

[@nesar_05]

@@jackdeniston6150 Yes Sir I totally agree with you

[@ПамираАксой]

@@jackdeniston6150 What is exactly meant by "above averageness"?

[@Apistevist]

I took the WAIS test and was slightly over mid 120 a few years ago and thought the average was 135 for the harder engineering degrees. I've been stressing over it a lot, I'm 32 with a GED and was homeschooled with a bad education (Mostly creationist junk.) I have worked trades/run a lawncare business my whole life but have always been obsessed with engineering. I specifically am deeply interested in propulsion systems like hall effect thrusters and anything stupid fast/powerful. I'm kinda realizing I'll have to go for a Master's or beyond to work on projects like that and don't want to waste my time if only geniuses can really expect to pursue such things. I'm in a point in my life where I don't worry about money anymore and can just do it but honestly I'm scared and feel like if I'm not naturally capable of it I'll waste a lot of time when I can make more money doing things I already do and just get into math and engineering as a hobby at home. If anyone has any advice I appreciate it, I don't care about ego only truth so hit me.

[@JoshuaYourFriend2]

There's a lot I don't know about you, and this isn't advice. I'm not gonna try to convince you, out of respect for you. Here is my personal perspectives, if it is of any value to you.... My IQ is lower than yours, and I'm 44 yrs. old and have a GED. I'm going for it. I'm going for adult high school, then preparatory college courses, then engineering. It's a long term investment. You may or may not want to do that. I think it will work for me. I see the future Potentialities. However, I don't have the success that you have, career wise. Note: For me, Fear is No Way to Live and Thrive. It's important for me to Thrive as a part of living. However, your perspectives may differ about life, living, or thriving and their relationships with fear. Some people feel differently about fear than I do. For me, I don't want it, so I Work to rid myself of it. Fear can, in certain cases, dissipate, the more a person Works to Do the thing they're afraid of, if that fear was unwarranted or unnecessary. What If.... W-h-a-t I-f.... This is what I ask myself, in a beneficial way. I also remind myself, "Forget yourself and get to Work". This can apply to whatever I Choose.

[@Apistevist]

I have exactly 1 friend, wouldn't consider myself very successful. You're right though, I find it hard to do things without extreme confidence of the outcome. Recently though I sold everything, loaded up my F-150 and left East, TX which isn't like me, I feel like I'm test driving a midlife crisis lol. I don't want to get political but I'm a right Libertarian and my opinions are public. I'm concerned if my positions were to ever be discovered in a University I'd be done, this may or may not be a rational fear, not sure. You're right though, what ifs have caused me vastly more pain and regret in life than my failures, not even a competition. "What if I gave her a chance dating, she seemed perfect" "What if I had left East, Texas when I was 20 instead of 32" My life has been pretty shit until recently, money never made me happy and until recently I've never bought anything for pleasure since I was in my late 20's or so and bought a nice mountain bike, that's it. I appreciate the feedback but I think I need to learn to actually enjoy life instead of hoarding money like a fat dragon. @@JoshuaYourFriend2

[@Apistevist]

I wish you the best of luck and hope it works out for you.@@JoshuaYourFriend2

[@becominganengineer2271]

If you want to work in the industry, then go for the degree. Don't worry about how smart you are. Your brain will adapt as you go as long as youre persistent.

[@kw9694]

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[@brett6239]

I was always a slow reader with poor comprehension. Then in about my second year of college one day I started speed reading. Self taught. Later I learned my IQ was 135 so I think I was sort of stuck in slow mode. Turns out I also had a fast forward. I found sitting though classes to be boring and unproductive. So started studying more and going about half my classes. People with high IQs actually have a overactive brain than presents it's own challenges. I've often thought my life may have been better if I was 120 or so.

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

Why and how was your IQ measured?

[@Greg-rp7ou]

I had a pretty lousy GPA in high school. Went to the military then went for a bachelor’s degree in technical writing as a mediocre student. Fast forward a couple years, went back to school for a Mechatronics certification. I had to pass a math placement exam. I studied a lot and passed. Out of 18 students I was one of seven that graduated. I’ve been an automation tech for almost 7 years now. I’m looking to start an engineering program to advance my career. I hope my experience as a technician will help me with the classes. In any case, I’ve been able to retrain my brain from lazy, to military, to a humanities degree to STEM. I’m nervous to fail so if anyone has a similar background I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[@jessstuart7495]

There was a ongoing joke at my university that all the "for engineers" classes were actually remedial.

[@austinjohnson3977]

Idk I just got a bachelors in mechanical engineering but I feel like an idiot 😅 there’s always more to learn and experience to be gained.

[@Mrblueridgeman]

I’m a retired electrical engineer and had a very nice career. I doubt you’re an idiot. You just came to the realization that engineering school simply gives you a foundation of math & engineering principles that will enable to learn from your experience in the real world. Make sure you have a job that is technically interesting and challenges you. You never stop learning. Embrace that idea and have fun with it.

[@chestermarcol3831]

@brianstantz3457 - To be fair, while I guess mechanical engineering is "technically" an engineering degree, it's pretty much "engineering light" LOL Electrical, Chemical, and Aerospace are where the men get separated from the boys. (I'm mostly kidding. I worked as an EE, and one of my best friends majored in mechanical engineering, and I always ribbed him about that. The best part though? He worked as an ME for less than a year, and then went back, got his MBA, got hired by a venture capital company, moved his way up, and now owns his own private jet; a G5. Meanwhile, I live in a modest ranch home, and drive a 15 year old Tacoma pickup. LOL LOL

[@RX-0-s2m]

I bought your book recently to find out what it takes to become an engineer in the midst of losing confidence in myself over not passing Calculus 2 successfully in college.

[@becominganengineer2271]

I had to retake calc 2.. no worries at all! You only fail if you quit. Failure is learning … that’s it. Let me know how you like the book! And don’t forget to leave a review if you have a minute.

[@CodyOldknow]

You've found out how to increase your IQ?! It's Nobel Peace Prize time for you!

[@mr.punkie5872]

Great video. I appreciate how humble you are. Cheers!

[@becominganengineer2271]

glad you liked it!

[@scottna9350]

Overall, 115 sounds approximately correct. Top 17% or so. Some will be lower depending upon individual strengths within that overall IQ. Then again. Which engineering degree? Nuclear, Electrical, Civil, Mech???

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

Most people haven’t had their IQ measured properly so it’s not really that useful to most people. Even a properly administered IQ by a doctor can have questionable accuracy, especially if it’s low.

[@jajitimilehin8438]

As a student that’s about to go into college everyone has always been telling me to go into medicine and become a surgeon but for some reason I’ve been thinking of becoming a mechanical engineer. I’m not a super genius or anything I’m just average at math and physics and I hate chemistry 😂 but for some reason I really want to go into mechanical or computer engineering so should I do it cause I’m afraid to waste my parents money and disappoint them but I think I want to go into mechanical engineering

[@Jennian_M]

What if you have good visual spatial but slow processing speed? Autism and adhd.

[@dfpolitowski2]

Then find a place among engineering "technicians" Not as an Engineer. If you get on a team of Engineers with higher IQ's your going to embarrass/hurt yourself. Don't do it. If you start at work as an assistant to engineers after you learn a lot you may find it easier to step into an Engineering position. Also, Stay narrow in your field of interest this makes it easier to master. Blessings.

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

@@dfpolitowski2What country and field are you speaking of? Apart from software engineering, most engineering fields in the USA require a bachelor’s degree in engineering rather than working your way up from technician to engineer.

[@dfpolitowski2]

@@martinlutherkingjr.5582 Any country or Field. I didn't say anything about not having/getting a bachelors degree. You should get an engineering degree if you can handle it. and then look to fill a job as a technician, with lower pay if your not smart enough. With enough experience under your belt with self study, you may be able to step into a engineering position someday.

[@MikeFuller-d4d]

My Mensa IQ results were in the 'High Average' range. This is about the basic IQ range needed to do a bachelor's degree.

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

I hold a B.S.E.E year 1, 200 students, year 5, 50 earned their degree. I went on to earn a M.S. Computer Science, which was the best investment. In USA, not much demand for E.E. due to US exporting most of its manufacturing over seas.

[@aaaaii6511]

This was an amazing video thanks

[@becominganengineer2271]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidsicking7514]

He didn't cover the range of STEM occupations. Like where are physicists, research boi related occupations. So directed only at engineering is limited. One would still need a guidance counselor.

[@Trollollolollol]

I bought your book on audible its really quite good, alot of good advice

[@becominganengineer2271]

Great! Stoked to hear it. Don’t forget to leave a review if you have a sec. Much appreciated

[@cesaralessandro3339]

I'm a 22yo engineering student. I started my STEM degree very recently. I have done some online IQ tests from sites like the official Mensa webpage (which I admit isn't as accurate as an in person test, but still gives a roughly estimate) where I consistently score a result spanning 126-140. One of the tests I've done divides the IQ in spatial, memory, and verbal. The first two categories give me 136 and 140, respectively, while verbal at a much lower of 103. So, I don't get why university is being so difficult to me. I go to class and it's like I don't understand what's going on. I'm being left behind while everyone else seems to understand. Have I been fooled into believing I'm more intelligent than I am? What is going on? What can I do to improve my situation? I'm starting to feel frustrated with STEM

[@jonatansandberg312]

Hey man, I'm not pursuing engineering but I think that it might be, to a large degree, that many people just have a lot of prior knowledge in comparison to you. It seems like a lot of people think the way you do when they start an engineering degree, from what I have gathered

[@cesaralessandro3339]

@jonatansandberg312 it could be an explanation, I didn't have the best preparation for STEM, honestly. But even then, it is crazy that many do so seamlessly. I will have to catch up somehow if I don't want to repeat the year

[@MAGIC66able]

Stick at it, eventually you will catch up but you will have to put in the work during summer breaks. I was the same, I didn’t go to the best high school and everyone seemed ahead of me but by my bachelors and masters year everyone is practically on the same lvl.

[@cesaralessandro3339]

@MAGIC66able thanks man, you're right. I will have to take advantage of the summer time to fix the issues with the basic concepts. It you could do it I can too

[@BolatDosbolatov-g3l]

I dont care if I am stupid, I wanna help people

[@jajitimilehin8438]

And I want to get into mechanical engineering cause I wanna help someone close to me who had a condition that limited their physical and that has been my main inspiration to get into mechanical engineering and help people

[@becominganengineer2271]

i love this

[@ShailajaMudliar]

amazing video man !!!! soem people say that engineering is for the smartest but your a better guy: my name is yaganesh

[@becominganengineer2271]

hey thanks! i agree. anyone can do it

[@Jonagold92]

The problem I have observed in schools, is that they offer a learning path based on memorizing instead of understanding. This leads people being able to complete simple mechanical tasks required to pass the courses, but without reaching the ability to improvise. And guess what, we can use computers and AI for that. So such graduates would find very limited success in the present world and next to no success in the world of the future. So why are schools doing that? Why are they pointlessly focused on getting people to pass the test rather than requiring them to understanding the ideas behind the methods? Reason 1, less capable people are allowed in the schools, reason 2, money talks. Often making people to pass is being financially encouraged, incentives. So my point is, maybe you can become whatever you want in current schooling system, since understanding is not really required. But is that a good thing? Is it a good thing that people who are not able to grasp the realities of the situation, are allowed to make decisions on them? I don't think so. And this is quite evident in his conclusion on the video. His focus point on graduation rather than becoming efficient in creating actual value, is one of the clear giveaways. Can someone improve their IQ by practice? To some degree, up to a point, maybe. But to state that there would be no baseline requirements is simply wrong. I have also heard about a study, where less fortunate students were given best possible education to improve their results. There was some improvement measured, but as time went on and the intensive coaching/training ended, their results dropped back to their baseline. So if the IQ improvement was temporary, just to pass the school, that would also be disservice to society. Later on that person couldn't maintain the level and would become a sloppy worker in a demanding job, causing not only financial loss, but possibly even danger.

[@JamesJoyce12]

Highest scores on the MCAT come from elec engers

[@GMHtetMyatLwin]

I'm 15 years old 9th grader and I have the IQ of 138 currently but I don't feel like I'm intelligent enough. Can I still increase my IQ to 160? I want to become as smart as Albert Einstein.

[@becominganengineer2271]

138 is like the top 2%. I think you are plenty smart enough. i recommend working on your discipline.

[@Godios119]

Einstein iq was much higher than 160, that number was made up by a journalist and just caught on. Based off his theories and equations, some of which are just now getting proven today, estimations for his actual iq come out at the low 200s

[@applesauceroftheyear4269]

@@becominganengineer2271This is the best advice to give him, and at his age it will have an impact over every part of his life, including confidence, which seems to be his primary concern. I’m 34, and have struggled most of my life with staying focused on long term goals. The book that has helped me more than any other (aside from religious texts) is Atomic Habit. When it clicked with the engineering mindset I’ve always had I’ve been finding ways to design my environment (my home) to develop and maintain the habits I’m wanting to create for myself. I’m looking into getting a masters in engineering, and want to build my habits that will guide me through successfully. I’m glad I found your channel, thank you for the content!

[@gretchentaylor6594]

Work ethic and self-discipline are just as important as IQ, and probably an even bigger predictor of success.

[@applesauceroftheyear4269]

@@gretchentaylor6594 I agree that it is a much better predictor of success. The more I read about success the more I see the concept that a good process usually results in success. This is probably a reason why the culture in Japan produces some of the best in efficiency and engineering, their train systems being one of the most notable.

[@juniorchauke603]

Thanks for the advice

[@becominganengineer2271]

youre very welcome!

[@l.aith2006]

I’m standing between chosening chemical engineering or between the medical field because it has many job opportunities and i love chemical engineering so much what shall i do 😭😭😭😭😭

[@gretchentaylor6594]

Do what you love. Don't go into something just for the money. However, one of my favorite family doctors had an undergrad degree in chemical engineering. The body is basically an amazing array of biochemical and biomechanical systems, from the cellular level to the circulatory systems, with pumps, piping, flow rates, thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy production, inputs, outputs, and control systems processes. So if you want to go into the medical field, you can still look at it all thru a chemical engineering lens, which is absolutely fascinating.

[@Ascendance1992]

IQ tests I've been given have ranged anywhere from 110-135 at any point in my life. They're such a meaningless statistic and subjective on the Dr giving the test. I've seen plenty of bright people fail from lack of motivation and plenty of dull people succeed through sheer effort. It really is just about how willing you are to learn, not about how naturally bright you are.

[@chestermarcol3831]

LOL - a person can increase their IQ by 15 points? Not likely...

[@turritopsisrockola]

We're cooked

[@magnusqwerty]

IQ120 should be enough.

[@ThuHAverageJoe]

Interesting, because every study I have read suggests the exact opposite. Your IQ only declines with age and you can not increase your IQ. I would love you see a person with 80 IQ become an engineer and do well in the field. False hope is still hope I suppose ...

[@chestermarcol3831]

@ThuHAverageJoe - Telling someone that they can't raise their IQ through hard work doesn't sell books though. LOL "a study from Sydney... " LOL

[@AMDG2025]

God bless you!

[@Living_the_Lessonaaa]

👏💪

[@aspirenux8599]

Well .. i given UP

[@becominganengineer2271]

No!! Why?

[@aspirenux8599]

EQ IS more important. My iq didnt save me

[@becominganengineer2271]

EQ?

[@lukewalker1051]

@@becominganengineer2271 EQ is Emotional Quotient, what I touched upon above. Please know aspirenux, many engineers are on the autistic scale including me, high functioning Aspergers. Through therapy and learning about yourself aka leaning on your IQ which you say isn't a problem, quite possibly you are on the autistic spectrum yourself. You can overcome this through understanding and 'channeling' your superpower of Aspergers. In other words your social deficit or what you perceived to be challenged EQ can be elevated. Some if not most of the greatest minds who ever lived are/were on the Aspergers scale of autism including Elon Musk, Bobby Fisher and perhaps most of the greatest scientists like Einstein, Telsa, Newton and countless more. Read all the psychology books you have time for and in particular books on autism and through your intellect, you should be able to manage your EQ. PS. I became interested in the subject years ago because my brother has a genius IQ and Masters in Physics from a top college and he was never nice to me and had a stilted personality I could never understand. I learned he was profoundly autistic and it sure never stopped him from a graduate degree where he did graduate at the top of this class and he has children and is still married. Through his towering intellect, he learned to manage his social deficit. I am like my brother only a bit more 'normal' in interaction with people although the polar opposite as more hyper verbal.

[@aspirenux8599]

@@becominganengineer2271 emotional quotient

[@elbuggo]

I dont agree. Bad video, bad advice. You can do it just because you want to, without sufficient lQ. Training lQ is redicilious.

[@becominganengineer2271]

its proven

[@sandoo-lm3eb]

Yes you can just put more work into it

[@elbuggo]

@@sandoo-lm3eb How many days will you give someone to calculate 2+3+14?

[@sandoo-lm3eb]

@@elbuggo irrelevant question if they work hard with repetition they can resolve that in 1 second is just a Matter of practice

[@loneranger6361]

What is the meaning of redicilious. Never heard of that word ?

[@joecummings1260]

Please don't encourage subpar individuals to become engineers. I don't want to have to work with them

[@becominganengineer2271]

Yikes ..

[@celnaz]

If they are subpar, engineering school will be a nightmare and they will quit

[@Las645]

This is the epitome of having a snobbish mentality.

[@Las645]

@@celnazdefine subpar. You think people are subpar just because they don’t have a high IQ?

[@celnaz]

@Las645 I wouldn't peg someone's value to any one quality they have, like how fast they can solve a sudoku or score on a test. Subpar as used by myself is synonymous with ill-suited

[@ivan5844]

my iq is 1000000