Bates College ranked 414th in the United States, 1703rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 50 research topics. Bates College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,586 academic publications and 86,152 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 119 notable alumni.
Bates College ranked 433rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2005th in the World with 2,311 publications made and 47,922 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
Bates College ranked 394th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2337th in the World with 1,653 publications made and 47,128 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Bates College ranked 470th for Biology in the United States and 2786th in the World with 1,441 publications made and 58,226 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Bates College ranked 483rd for Physics in the United States and 2945th in the World with 1,152 publications made and 40,220 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Bates College ranked 512th for Engineering in the United States and 3197th in the World with 1,140 publications made and 36,190 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Bates College ranked 550th for Computer Science in the United States and 2931st in the World with 1,086 publications made and 32,596 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Library and Information science.
Bates College ranked 489th for Chemistry in the United States and 3163rd in the World with 1,006 publications made and 30,506 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
Bates College ranked 565th for Medicine in the United States and 2793rd in the World with 949 publications made and 33,390 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.
Bates College ranked 525th for Psychology in the United States and 2184th in the World with 898 publications made and 27,821 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Bates College ranked 518th for Economics in the United States and 2288th in the World with 548 publications made and 10,248 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
Bates College ranked 462nd for Art & Design in the United States and 1925th in the World with 522 publications made and 7,083 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Aesthetics, Fashion Design, 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.
Bates College ranked 568th for Mathematics in the United States and 3008th in the World with 497 publications made and 13,849 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Bates College ranked 650th for Business in the United States and 3185th in the World with 494 publications made and 7,404 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Public Policy / Administration, Marketing, International Business.
