Bates College ranked 423rd in the United States, 1715th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 48 research topics. Bates College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,648 academic publications and 90,025 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 124 notable alumni.
Bates College ranked 432nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2062nd in the World with 2,344 publications made and 49,980 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
Bates College ranked 398th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2388th in the World with 1,679 publications made and 49,433 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Bates College ranked 471st for Biology in the United States and 2830th in the World with 1,474 publications made and 61,308 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Bates College ranked 484th for Physics in the United States and 2988th in the World with 1,163 publications made and 41,983 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Bates College ranked 517th for Engineering in the United States and 3253rd in the World with 1,149 publications made and 36,937 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Bates College ranked 554th for Computer Science in the United States and 3004th in the World with 1,109 publications made and 34,043 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Library and Information science.
Bates College ranked 490th for Chemistry in the United States and 3219th in the World with 1,029 publications made and 32,453 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 2847th in the World with 971 publications made and 34,754 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.
Bates College ranked 526th for Psychology in the United States and 2245th in the World with 919 publications made and 29,106 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Bates College ranked 519th for Economics in the United States and 2351st in the World with 556 publications made and 10,774 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
Bates College ranked 469th for Art & Design in the United States and 1984th in the World with 528 publications made and 7,394 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 570th for Mathematics in the United States and 3079th in the World with 499 publications made and 13,623 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Bates College ranked 654th for Business in the United States and 3243rd in the World with 498 publications made and 7,843 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Public Policy / Administration, Marketing, International Business.
