California Institute of the Arts: Rankings

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California Institute of the Arts ranked 899th in the United States, 3478th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 22 research topics. California Institute of the Arts ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 255 academic publications and 1,879 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 175 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3478 of 14,131 In the World
#967 of 2,597 In North America
#899 of 2,496 In the United States
#79 of 249 In California
#1 of 2 In Santa Clarita
#944 of 1,087 For Cinematography
#3345 of 4,422 For Literature
#3681 of 4,645 For Fashion Design
#246 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1059 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

California Institute of the Arts ranked 1412th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 6115th in the World with 189 publications made and 1,413 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Political Science, Sociology, Law.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1412 of 1,761 In the United States
#1495 of 1,852 In North America
#6115 of 7,081 In the World

California Institute of the Arts
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 4 0
1993 1 0
1994 0 1
1995 1 2
1996 1 4
1997 2 2
1998 2 2
1999 5 2
2000 2 2
2001 1 1
2002 4 4
2003 6 8
2004 2 7
2005 3 17
2006 2 20
2007 2 30
2008 5 37
2009 5 36
2010 6 35
2011 11 63
2012 14 54
2013 15 99
2014 10 86
2015 5 85
2016 7 107
2017 2 78
2018 11 93
2019 10 114
2020 7 99
2021 9 103
2022 8 85
2023 8 79
2024 5 56

The following table provides academic rankings for California Institute of the Arts in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
History 1220 1297 5398
Philosophy 1370 1453 5913
Linguistics 1277 1359 5929
Sociology 1456 1542 6110
Archaeology 1337 1422 6136
Law 1482 1568 6164
Political Science 1504 1593 6282

Art & Design rankings

California Institute of the Arts ranked 980th for Art & Design in the United States and 4266th in the World with 148 publications made and 658 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Cinematography.

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
#980 of 1,361 In the United States
#1050 of 1,444 In North America
#4266 of 5,966 In the World

California Institute of the Arts
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 3 0
1993 1 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 0
1996 1 5
1997 2 1
1998 2 0
1999 4 1
2000 1 2
2001 1 1
2002 3 3
2003 6 4
2004 1 1
2005 1 3
2006 1 2
2007 1 4
2008 3 6
2009 4 6
2010 7 10
2011 9 31
2012 10 18
2013 14 59
2014 8 47
2015 5 38
2016 6 40
2017 3 35
2018 9 75
2019 6 51
2020 4 39
2021 7 50
2022 5 25
2023 6 28
2024 2 19

The following table provides academic rankings for California Institute of the Arts in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Cinematography 262 297 944
Literature 815 881 3345
Fashion Design 771 839 3681

Computer Science rankings

California Institute of the Arts ranked 1444th for Computer Science in the United States and 6359th in the World with 124 publications made and 622 citations received. Main research topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Computer Science ranking Location
#1444 of 1,612 In the United States
#1525 of 1,698 In North America
#6359 of 6,845 In the World

California Institute of the Arts
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 2 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 0
1996 1 2
1997 1 2
1998 1 0
1999 2 1
2000 0 0
2001 1 1
2002 3 0
2003 4 6
2004 0 4
2005 1 6
2006 1 14
2007 0 17
2008 3 18
2009 3 19
2010 6 20
2011 8 41
2012 9 46
2013 15 80
2014 9 79
2015 6 69
2016 5 83
2017 4 52
2018 6 97
2019 6 68
2020 3 57
2021 5 75
2022 3 44
2023 5 51
2024 1 36

The following table provides academic rankings for California Institute of the Arts in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1209 1287 5831

Engineering rankings

California Institute of the Arts ranked 1379th for Engineering in the United States and 6323rd in the World with 123 publications made and 532 citations received. Main research topic: Acoustical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#1379 of 1,565 In the United States
#1458 of 1,651 In North America
#6323 of 6,782 In the World

California Institute of the Arts
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 0 0
1993 1 1
1994 0 0
1995 1 0
1996 1 1
1997 1 2
1998 1 2
1999 1 1
2000 1 3
2001 0 1
2002 1 1
2003 2 4
2004 0 4
2005 0 2
2006 0 6
2007 2 6
2008 3 10
2009 5 12
2010 7 21
2011 7 33
2012 9 30
2013 11 64
2014 8 68
2015 5 56
2016 8 58
2017 6 42
2018 8 56
2019 10 44
2020 3 41
2021 5 64
2022 2 26
2023 4 34
2024 2 20

The following table provides academic rankings for California Institute of the Arts in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 829 898 4514

Environmental Science rankings

California Institute of the Arts ranked 1390th for Environmental Science in the United States and 6276th in the World with 108 publications made and 1,334 citations received. Main research topic: Geography and Cartography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1390 of 1,631 In the United States
#1473 of 1,721 In North America
#6276 of 6,876 In the World

California Institute of the Arts
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 2
1997 1 1
1998 0 2
1999 4 1
2000 1 2
2001 0 1
2002 1 2
2003 3 6
2004 2 3
2005 3 16
2006 0 20
2007 2 28
2008 3 36
2009 2 35
2010 7 29
2011 7 37
2012 10 37
2013 5 72
2014 7 62
2015 7 56
2016 6 80
2017 3 46
2018 6 67
2019 9 65
2020 2 64
2021 3 75
2022 1 50
2023 5 40
2024 3 38

The following table provides academic rankings for California Institute of the Arts in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 1369 1452 6203

Physics rankings

California Institute of the Arts ranked 1435th for Physics in the United States and 6402nd in the World with 103 publications made and 451 citations received. Main research topics: Acoustical Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1435 of 1,531 In the United States
#1516 of 1,617 In North America
#6402 of 6,713 In the World

California Institute of the Arts
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 0 0
1993 1 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 4
1997 1 1
1998 1 1
1999 2 1
2000 1 3
2001 0 1
2002 1 1
2003 2 5
2004 0 2
2005 0 3
2006 0 4
2007 2 5
2008 3 12
2009 5 11
2010 5 22
2011 4 17
2012 8 28
2013 9 61
2014 6 60
2015 5 46
2016 6 44
2017 4 31
2018 6 51
2019 8 35
2020 3 46
2021 5 58
2022 3 27
2023 5 30
2024 2 13

The following table provides academic rankings for California Institute of the Arts in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 829 898 4514
Quantum and Particle physics 1341 1421 6251

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for California Institute of the Arts

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Psychology 1523 1609 6460
Biology 1490 1573 6468