High Average
An IQ of 110–119 places you in the High Average range — the top 25% of the population. This classification covers roughly 1 in 6 people and is the most common range among university graduates and professional workers.
About the High Average range
What IQ 110–119 actually means
The High Average range (IQ 110–119) covers the 75th to 91st percentile — the top quarter of the population below the Superior range. About 16.1% of people fall here, making it a relatively common score band.
People in this range handle complex tasks competently, learn new skills efficiently, and perform well in most academic and professional environments. The range is typical of university graduates across most fields and is common among middle managers, teachers, nurses, and skilled professionals.
High Average IQ in context
A score of 110–119 is meaningfully above the population mean, but it is common enough (1 in 6 people) that it provides only a modest advantage in competitive environments. In a university setting, for example, a score of 115 is roughly what you'd expect of the median student — not exceptional, but solid.
The most important practical insight: at this score level, non-cognitive factors — work ethic, conscientiousness, emotional regulation, social intelligence — are likely more predictive of your outcomes than your IQ. The cognitive floor for most professional tasks is around IQ 100–110; above that threshold, personality differences tend to dominate.
Common questions about this range
People who score 110–119 often ask whether they "should" have scored higher. The honest answer: if you took the test carefully and without rushing, the score is a reasonable estimate with a confidence interval of roughly ±5 points. IQ is not destiny — but nor is it meaningless.
A score in this range is entirely sufficient for virtually any career path if you are willing to put in the work. Many extremely successful people in demanding fields — law, medicine, business leadership — have IQs in this range.