Appalachian State University ranked 254th in the United States, 950th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 125 research topics. Appalachian State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,741 academic publications and 247,685 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 62 notable alumni.
Appalachian State University ranked 267th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1116th in the World with 8,730 publications made and 154,112 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Appalachian State University ranked 278th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1515th in the World with 5,548 publications made and 119,158 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Appalachian State University ranked 311th for Biology in the United States and 1724th in the World with 5,350 publications made and 130,125 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Appalachian State University ranked 276th for Medicine in the United States and 1248th in the World with 4,916 publications made and 114,079 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Nursing.
Appalachian State University ranked 310th for Computer Science in the United States and 1537th in the World with 4,677 publications made and 96,489 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.
Appalachian State University ranked 263rd for Psychology in the United States and 944th in the World with 4,594 publications made and 102,844 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Appalachian State University ranked 337th for Engineering in the United States and 2189th in the World with 3,967 publications made and 78,040 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Acoustical Engineering.
Appalachian State University ranked 332nd for Physics in the United States and 2025th in the World with 3,667 publications made and 82,052 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Appalachian State University ranked 265th for Mathematics in the United States and 1187th in the World with 3,419 publications made and 62,693 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
Appalachian State University ranked 255th for Business in the United States and 1047th in the World with 3,252 publications made and 66,349 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
Appalachian State University ranked 245th for Economics in the United States and 915th in the World with 2,792 publications made and 52,084 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Appalachian State University ranked 236th for Art & Design in the United States and 864th in the World with 1,866 publications made and 24,549 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
