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2026 Best General Intelligence Master’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
434 General Intelligence Degrees Awarded
$70,132 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Intelligence is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general intelligence students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Intelligence in the United States

See the highest-ranked general intelligence schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in General Intelligence

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Our analysis ranked Georgetown University the best school in the country for a degree in general intelligence. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 154 general intelligence students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general intelligence program make about $85,186 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. Read more about the general intelligence program at Georgetown University

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general intelligence schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 general intelligence degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. General Intelligence graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. See the full general intelligence program report for Johns Hopkins University

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Norwich University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general intelligence schools. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Norwich University awarded about 13 general intelligence degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general intelligence degree from Norwich University earn around $73,947 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,333 to complete this degree. Read more about the general intelligence program at Norwich University

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Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general intelligence, landing the #4 spot this year. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Charleston. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 general intelligence degrees were awarded at Citadel Military College Of South Carolina in the most recent year. General Intelligence graduates of Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earn a median of $42,362 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,499 to complete this degree. Get the full general intelligence details for Citadel Military College Of South Carolina

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A rank of #5 makes American Public University System one of the top schools for general intelligence. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Charles Town. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 182 general intelligence students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. Typical student debt for the program is $23,438. See the full general intelligence program report for American Public University System

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Mercyhurst College landed the #6 spot for general intelligence this year. Set in the city of Erie, Mercyhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 general intelligence degrees were awarded at Mercyhurst College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general intelligence degree from Mercyhurst College earn around $77,042 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,625. See the full general intelligence program report for Mercyhurst College

Other General Intelligence Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare General Intelligence rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Intelligence
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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