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Bradley University ranked 404th in the United States, 1666th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 73 research topics. Bradley University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,836 academic publications and 108,460 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 66 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1666 of 14,131 In the World
#450 of 2,597 In North America
#404 of 2,496 In the United States
#15 of 100 In Illinois
#1 of 4 In Peoria
#395 of 1,000 For Sexology
#534 of 1,577 For Engineering Management
#620 of 2,328 For Gender Studies
#996 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1271 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 70 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Bradley University ranked 418th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1936th in the World with 2,775 publications made and 70,737 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#418 of 1,761 In the United States
#466 of 1,852 In North America
#1936 of 7,081 In the World

Bradley University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 41 168
1993 30 167
1994 28 182
1995 29 204
1996 30 215
1997 41 285
1998 45 295
1999 27 314
2000 29 380
2001 36 456
2002 64 642
2003 71 634
2004 63 717
2005 56 777
2006 66 1061
2007 57 1296
2008 67 1510
2009 49 1733
2010 85 2047
2011 97 2439
2012 86 2813
2013 90 3094
2014 89 3345
2015 100 3457
2016 98 3417
2017 113 3435
2018 104 3698
2019 107 4288
2020 124 4996
2021 95 5031
2022 73 5093
2023 79 5089
2024 64 3672

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Gender Studies 269 301 620
International Relations and Diplomacy 242 274 762
Media Studies 334 372 826
Education Majors 364 403 1182
Communications and Public Relations 378 420 1208
Political Economy 410 455 1221
Library and Information science 425 464 1254
Anthropology 390 433 1302
Aesthetics 335 374 1307
Art History 494 540 1315
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 415 457 1372
Sociology 393 438 1442
Law 406 449 1509
Public Policy / Administration 454 500 1531
Journalism and Digital Media 351 390 1553
Classics and Ancient History 515 557 1646
Political Science 421 467 1702
Philosophy 372 418 1892
Linguistics 400 445 1923
History 452 501 1989
Demography 464 511 2143
Archaeology 436 486 2202

Engineering rankings

Bradley University ranked 381st for Engineering in the United States and 2465th in the World with 2,302 publications made and 36,836 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#381 of 1,565 In the United States
#430 of 1,651 In North America
#2465 of 6,782 In the World

Bradley University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 17 107
1993 27 113
1994 21 122
1995 14 118
1996 25 135
1997 31 169
1998 28 149
1999 22 202
2000 30 226
2001 28 231
2002 102 684
2003 75 467
2004 49 495
2005 70 552
2006 75 681
2007 41 793
2008 57 914
2009 38 1091
2010 57 1159
2011 85 1360
2012 86 1562
2013 77 1760
2014 69 1913
2015 94 1901
2016 88 1965
2017 106 2114
2018 85 2337
2019 85 2641
2020 116 2997
2021 75 3030
2022 73 3119
2023 72 3076
2024 65 2546

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Engineering Management 186 208 534
Automation and Control engineering 189 222 1195
Reliability and Quality Engineering 219 254 1243
Robotics 209 244 1264
Computer Engineering 250 284 1573
Automotive Engineering 244 282 1626
Civil Engineering 282 323 1648
Systems Engineering 309 351 1651
Structural Engineering 274 310 1671
Mechanical Engineering 294 333 1753
Computer Networking 313 357 1844
Telecommunications 298 339 1935
Electrical Engineering 276 314 1941
Electronic Engineering 290 332 2011
Human-Computer Interaction 353 396 2019
Geotechnical Engineering 319 363 2090
Operations Research 325 366 2090
Aerospace Engineering 386 431 2262
Acoustical Engineering 405 450 2294
Nanotechnology 319 359 2371
Materials Science 364 410 2587
Chemical Engineering 344 390 2662
Metallurgical Engineering 382 431 2667
Optical Engineering 473 526 2963

Computer Science rankings

Bradley University ranked 379th for Computer Science in the United States and 1984th in the World with 2,266 publications made and 49,117 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#379 of 1,612 In the United States
#423 of 1,698 In North America
#1984 of 6,845 In the World

Bradley University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 28 143
1993 25 133
1994 23 145
1995 19 145
1996 26 177
1997 33 199
1998 26 218
1999 16 255
2000 30 299
2001 36 338
2002 95 780
2003 62 593
2004 48 550
2005 49 647
2006 71 844
2007 39 985
2008 55 1187
2009 36 1250
2010 63 1464
2011 74 1686
2012 76 2004
2013 70 2175
2014 73 2364
2015 74 2431
2016 103 2469
2017 98 2603
2018 84 2857
2019 98 3325
2020 104 3803
2021 83 3844
2022 67 3834
2023 68 3833
2024 72 2764

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 231 258 858
Software Engineering 257 291 1141
Library and Information science 425 464 1254
Robotics 209 244 1264
Data Science 337 374 1514
Computer Engineering 250 284 1573
Neuroscience 396 439 1656
Management Information Systems 377 419 1770
Computer Networking 313 357 1844
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 320 361 1849
Blockchain and Cryptography 284 325 1909
Telecommunications 298 339 1935
Human-Computer Interaction 353 396 2019
Machine Learning 361 406 2258
Cyber Security 415 462 2307
Cognitive Science 510 561 2442
Computer Vision 467 518 2891

Physics rankings

Bradley University ranked 409th for Physics in the United States and 2505th in the World with 2,046 publications made and 37,288 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#409 of 1,531 In the United States
#457 of 1,617 In North America
#2505 of 6,713 In the World

Bradley University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 15 98
1993 13 104
1994 24 116
1995 12 96
1996 26 128
1997 27 154
1998 28 144
1999 22 196
2000 27 185
2001 29 236
2002 92 585
2003 65 413
2004 40 440
2005 66 495
2006 69 657
2007 49 781
2008 59 904
2009 41 1026
2010 52 1147
2011 68 1282
2012 72 1469
2013 73 1668
2014 68 1740
2015 86 1774
2016 78 1751
2017 83 1850
2018 73 2122
2019 81 2358
2020 100 2669
2021 59 2748
2022 57 2841
2023 49 2795
2024 52 2238

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 384 430 1936
Acoustical Engineering 405 450 2294
Nanotechnology 319 359 2371
Quantum and Particle physics 397 444 2429
Materials Science 364 410 2587
Optical Engineering 473 526 2963
Condensed Matter Physics 443 492 3039
Nuclear Physics 621 675 3649

Biology rankings

Bradley University ranked 488th for Biology in the United States and 2909th in the World with 1,778 publications made and 49,827 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#488 of 1,609 In the United States
#539 of 1,698 In North America
#2909 of 6,833 In the World

Bradley University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 10 122
1993 15 114
1994 14 117
1995 14 133
1996 12 147
1997 18 169
1998 23 211
1999 19 207
2000 27 250
2001 26 268
2002 50 482
2003 45 462
2004 37 505
2005 39 539
2006 57 756
2007 40 969
2008 48 1035
2009 34 1252
2010 42 1431
2011 62 1561
2012 63 1799
2013 74 2097
2014 65 2244
2015 68 2387
2016 58 2328
2017 79 2335
2018 66 2630
2019 76 2956
2020 74 3262
2021 60 3505
2022 60 3603
2023 61 3413
2024 47 2563

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Evolutionary Biology 381 424 1645
Zoology 366 412 1655
Neuroscience 396 439 1656
Nanotechnology 319 359 2371
Botany 435 484 2623
Paleontology 509 561 2849
Horticulture 412 461 2959
Agricultural Science 437 492 3012
Genetics 558 608 3093
Nutrition and Food Science 447 495 3377
Biochemistry 612 665 3483
Immunology 689 738 3723

Environmental Science rankings

Bradley University ranked 459th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2688th in the World with 1,759 publications made and 42,164 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#459 of 1,631 In the United States
#511 of 1,721 In North America
#2688 of 6,876 In the World

Bradley University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 15 103
1993 16 109
1994 15 115
1995 12 117
1996 17 127
1997 19 193
1998 21 177
1999 19 206
2000 27 203
2001 25 252
2002 56 471
2003 56 409
2004 51 510
2005 49 538
2006 47 691
2007 40 889
2008 44 935
2009 35 1119
2010 43 1283
2011 60 1487
2012 62 1691
2013 59 1908
2014 50 2004
2015 73 2237
2016 72 2105
2017 75 2105
2018 71 2398
2019 64 2816
2020 91 3133
2021 52 3385
2022 52 3464
2023 54 3386
2024 40 2491

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geotechnical Engineering 319 363 2090
Petrology and Geochemistry 353 402 2103
Oceanography 416 470 2464
Geography and Cartography 447 498 2533
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 396 448 2551
Earth science and Geophysics 443 495 2600
Ecology 446 498 2644
Geology 475 526 2755
Environmental Management 386 438 2762
Paleontology 509 561 2849
Environmental Chemistry 429 481 2889
Agricultural Science 437 492 3012

Chemistry rankings

Bradley University ranked 475th for Chemistry in the United States and 3043rd in the World with 1,538 publications made and 27,107 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#475 of 1,447 In the United States
#526 of 1,530 In North America
#3043 of 6,545 In the World

Bradley University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 10 60
1993 12 66
1994 18 83
1995 11 72
1996 14 101
1997 15 111
1998 20 109
1999 19 127
2000 22 150
2001 17 161
2002 52 310
2003 49 260
2004 34 284
2005 44 321
2006 60 474
2007 39 552
2008 37 633
2009 33 778
2010 36 802
2011 46 866
2012 57 1051
2013 64 1223
2014 56 1225
2015 63 1293
2016 52 1372
2017 65 1398
2018 62 1535
2019 66 1740
2020 66 1897
2021 48 2063
2022 41 2156
2023 43 2242
2024 45 1931

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 353 402 2103
Nanotechnology 319 359 2371
Materials Science 364 410 2587
Chemical Engineering 344 390 2662
Physical chemistry 399 449 2789
Environmental Chemistry 429 481 2889
Organic Chemistry 462 512 3081
Nutrition and Food Science 447 495 3377
Biochemistry 612 665 3483

Psychology rankings

Bradley University ranked 375th for Psychology in the United States and 1533rd in the World with 1,446 publications made and 53,238 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#375 of 1,558 In the United States
#418 of 1,645 In North America
#1533 of 6,645 In the World

Bradley University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 11 100
1993 10 93
1994 11 106
1995 8 113
1996 16 125
1997 24 147
1998 21 169
1999 14 166
2000 14 222
2001 20 248
2002 28 373
2003 33 425
2004 31 433
2005 30 456
2006 44 627
2007 26 781
2008 35 975
2009 28 1098
2010 41 1302
2011 58 1465
2012 50 1825
2013 56 2006
2014 43 2250
2015 48 2337
2016 56 2339
2017 69 2424
2018 55 2564
2019 74 2980
2020 72 3498
2021 59 3364
2022 43 3485
2023 40 3272
2024 37 2371

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Sexology 201 229 395
Child Psychology 295 331 828
Social Psychology 301 336 940
Clinical Psychology 343 381 1031
Education Majors 364 403 1182
Neuroscience 396 439 1656
Psychiatry 481 526 1989
Cognitive Science 510 561 2442

Business rankings

Bradley University ranked 315th for Business in the United States and 1408th in the World with 1,417 publications made and 38,132 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#315 of 1,377 In the United States
#354 of 1,460 In North America
#1408 of 6,339 In the World

Bradley University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 21 92
1993 20 112
1994 13 118
1995 11 114
1996 17 116
1997 25 177
1998 19 198
1999 12 216
2000 23 256
2001 18 246
2002 51 523
2003 38 461
2004 35 456
2005 28 484
2006 40 646
2007 31 777
2008 32 902
2009 21 1047
2010 44 1269
2011 71 1482
2012 39 1664
2013 43 1840
2014 50 1990
2015 50 1955
2016 52 1865
2017 70 1879
2018 58 2000
2019 59 2317
2020 78 2605
2021 42 2720
2022 44 2715
2023 49 2714
2024 27 2004

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Engineering Management 186 208 534
Entrepreneurship 188 215 733
Advertising 241 271 748
Marketing 248 280 987
Project Management 246 279 1071
Accounting 360 397 1354
Public Policy / Administration 454 500 1531
Management 321 360 1540
Finance 367 410 1727
Management Information Systems 377 419 1770
Operations Research 325 366 2090

Medicine rankings

Bradley University ranked 497th for Medicine in the United States and 2498th in the World with 1,327 publications made and 35,411 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#497 of 1,600 In the United States
#545 of 1,685 In North America
#2498 of 6,775 In the World

Bradley University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 12 87
1993 14 72
1994 7 88
1995 6 99
1996 9 111
1997 19 112
1998 19 154
1999 11 175
2000 20 194
2001 10 182
2002 16 310
2003 25 302
2004 33 375
2005 36 344
2006 52 516
2007 29 615
2008 25 736
2009 29 881
2010 42 1042
2011 47 1107
2012 43 1293
2013 63 1583
2014 37 1639
2015 47 1802
2016 41 1786
2017 61 1813
2018 45 1931
2019 71 2209
2020 56 2560
2021 53 2757
2022 34 2751
2023 42 2588
2024 34 1909

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 343 381 1031
Health Science 449 487 1494
Gerontology 467 512 1595
Nursing 501 550 1844
Sports Medicine 478 525 1959
Psychiatry 481 526 1989
Physical Therapy 497 544 2090
Healthcare Management (MHA) 557 615 2288
Anatomy and Physiology 514 561 2569
Public Health 548 600 2569
Anesthesiology 524 569 2712
Pathology 525 574 2893
Surgery 628 677 2984
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 600 650 3118
Immunology 689 738 3723

Mathematics rankings

Bradley University ranked 389th for Mathematics in the United States and 2026th in the World with 1,206 publications made and 32,046 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#389 of 1,410 In the United States
#433 of 1,491 In North America
#2026 of 6,418 In the World

Bradley University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 14 70
1993 13 82
1994 15 82
1995 8 70
1996 11 103
1997 18 103
1998 17 117
1999 12 137
2000 17 159
2001 14 141
2002 35 313
2003 28 292
2004 29 265
2005 34 365
2006 39 438
2007 28 514
2008 32 687
2009 25 686
2010 23 861
2011 47 1029
2012 39 1200
2013 38 1318
2014 39 1466
2015 42 1491
2016 61 1543
2017 55 1632
2018 48 1803
2019 46 2169
2020 60 2336
2021 43 2384
2022 43 2375
2023 36 2267
2024 29 1391

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 363 396 1089
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 406 451 1886
Blockchain and Cryptography 284 325 1909
Operations Research 325 366 2090
Statistics 392 437 2155
Applied Mathematics 338 385 2302

Economics rankings

Bradley University ranked 436th for Economics in the United States and 1864th in the World with 791 publications made and 16,607 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#436 of 1,355 In the United States
#480 of 1,438 In North America
#1864 of 6,167 In the World

Bradley University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 6 66
1993 9 63
1994 10 73
1995 7 73
1996 9 63
1997 9 109
1998 16 116
1999 5 120
2000 15 132
2001 9 138
2002 15 176
2003 20 211
2004 22 210
2005 15 213
2006 30 317
2007 13 332
2008 18 402
2009 16 445
2010 26 542
2011 37 681
2012 23 744
2013 28 848
2014 27 928
2015 35 954
2016 30 864
2017 39 928
2018 30 902
2019 31 1199
2020 43 1351
2021 27 1430
2022 25 1419
2023 19 1440
2024 19 953

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 242 274 762
Political Economy 410 455 1221
Finance 367 410 1727
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 406 451 1886
Development Studies 510 557 2060

Art & Design rankings

Bradley University ranked 379th for Art & Design in the United States and 1566th in the World with 684 publications made and 13,308 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#379 of 1,361 In the United States
#422 of 1,444 In North America
#1566 of 5,966 In the World

Bradley University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 8 23
1993 7 42
1994 7 29
1995 6 37
1996 8 46
1997 9 70
1998 10 57
1999 6 68
2000 5 72
2001 10 78
2002 22 186
2003 19 132
2004 20 147
2005 14 140
2006 10 203
2007 7 239
2008 21 303
2009 16 298
2010 26 375
2011 30 410
2012 18 528
2013 27 559
2014 14 609
2015 21 647
2016 30 639
2017 31 653
2018 21 696
2019 30 841
2020 33 914
2021 19 989
2022 11 934
2023 22 1094
2024 15 670

The following table provides academic rankings for Bradley University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 231 258 858
Aesthetics 335 374 1307
Art History 494 540 1315
Literature 476 524 1812
Fashion Design 390 434 1847