Appalachian State University ranked 247th in the United States, 930th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 124 research topics. Appalachian State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,105 academic publications and 263,677 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 66 notable alumni.
Appalachian State University ranked 263rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1120th in the World with 8,948 publications made and 164,545 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Appalachian State University ranked 275th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1525th in the World with 5,708 publications made and 127,740 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Appalachian State University ranked 311th for Biology in the United States and 1749th in the World with 5,497 publications made and 138,841 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Appalachian State University ranked 276th for Medicine in the United States and 1262nd in the World with 5,081 publications made and 121,484 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 1563rd in the World with 4,780 publications made and 103,104 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.
Appalachian State University ranked 262nd for Psychology in the United States and 951st in the World with 4,723 publications made and 109,840 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 2230th in the World with 4,042 publications made and 83,172 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Acoustical Engineering.
Appalachian State University ranked 331st for Physics in the United States and 2045th in the World with 3,741 publications made and 87,480 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Appalachian State University ranked 267th for Mathematics in the United States and 1207th in the World with 3,467 publications made and 66,447 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 1072nd in the World with 3,310 publications made and 70,666 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
Appalachian State University ranked 244th for Economics in the United States and 924th in the World with 2,872 publications made and 55,435 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Appalachian State University ranked 238th for Art & Design in the United States and 879th in the World with 1,890 publications made and 26,134 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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