Auburn University ranked 109th in the United States, 280th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 11 research topics. Auburn University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 72,310 academic publications and 1,739,645 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 453 notable alumni.
Auburn University ranked 122nd for Biology in the United States and 391st in the World with 40,730 publications made and 1,108,469 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Auburn University ranked 98th for Engineering in the United States and 364th in the World with 35,834 publications made and 875,962 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Auburn University ranked 83rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 265th in the World with 35,666 publications made and 965,792 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Auburn University ranked 116th for Chemistry in the United States and 412th in the World with 35,099 publications made and 932,322 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Auburn University ranked 102nd for Physics in the United States and 414th in the World with 31,342 publications made and 752,742 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Auburn University ranked 125th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 443rd in the World with 29,599 publications made and 706,890 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Auburn University ranked 122nd for Computer Science in the United States and 409th in the World with 26,437 publications made and 640,530 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Auburn University ranked 144th for Medicine in the United States and 468th in the World with 26,293 publications made and 680,233 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
Auburn University ranked 147th for Psychology in the United States and 420th in the World with 14,956 publications made and 406,800 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Auburn University ranked 117th for Mathematics in the United States and 369th in the World with 14,160 publications made and 380,128 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Auburn University ranked 97th for Business in the United States and 269th in the World with 13,369 publications made and 356,506 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Auburn University ranked 118th for Economics in the United States and 329th in the World with 8,598 publications made and 206,257 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Auburn University ranked 112th for Art & Design in the United States and 372nd in the World with 5,501 publications made and 117,114 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
