Bowdoin College ranked 338th in the United States, 1384th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 64 research topics. Bowdoin College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,030 academic publications and 108,141 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 265 notable alumni.
Bowdoin College ranked 376th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1742nd in the World with 3,258 publications made and 60,846 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Sociology.
Bowdoin College ranked 393rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 2332nd in the World with 2,182 publications made and 60,250 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Bowdoin College ranked 452nd for Biology in the United States and 2705th in the World with 1,957 publications made and 64,791 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Bowdoin College ranked 422nd for Physics in the United States and 2609th in the World with 1,671 publications made and 44,024 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Bowdoin College ranked 474th for Computer Science in the United States and 2543rd in the World with 1,616 publications made and 39,111 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
Bowdoin College ranked 468th for Engineering in the United States and 2947th in the World with 1,577 publications made and 43,021 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Bowdoin College ranked 428th for Chemistry in the United States and 2751st in the World with 1,419 publications made and 49,606 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Bowdoin College ranked 635th for Medicine in the United States and 3123rd in the World with 1,080 publications made and 32,825 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Psychology.
Bowdoin College ranked 537th for Psychology in the United States and 2229th in the World with 960 publications made and 28,086 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Bowdoin College ranked 311th for Art & Design in the United States and 1243rd in the World with 917 publications made and 11,934 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, 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.
Bowdoin College ranked 412th for Economics in the United States and 1759th in the World with 727 publications made and 17,702 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Relations and Diplomacy.
Bowdoin College ranked 511th for Mathematics in the United States and 2700th in the World with 708 publications made and 18,580 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
Bowdoin College ranked 534th for Business in the United States and 2579th in the World with 695 publications made and 15,686 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Advertising, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration.
