California State University - Bakersfield ranked 553rd in the United States, 2232nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 32 research topics. California State University - Bakersfield ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,801 academic publications and 65,794 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 15 notable alumni.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 593rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2791st in the World with 1,832 publications made and 46,015 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 562nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 3246th in the World with 1,288 publications made and 35,808 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 614th for Biology in the United States and 3510th in the World with 1,231 publications made and 37,633 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 559th for Computer Science in the United States and 2971st in the World with 1,175 publications made and 34,934 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 559th for Engineering in the United States and 3481st in the World with 1,106 publications made and 26,627 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 569th for Physics in the United States and 3425th in the World with 980 publications made and 25,081 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 601st for Psychology in the United States and 2495th in the World with 912 publications made and 23,263 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 679th for Medicine in the United States and 3347th in the World with 907 publications made and 21,657 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 543rd for Mathematics in the United States and 2885th in the World with 768 publications made and 20,047 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 622nd for Chemistry in the United States and 3780th in the World with 757 publications made and 22,668 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 475th for Business in the United States and 2242nd in the World with 725 publications made and 30,636 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 560th for Economics in the United States and 2515th in the World with 547 publications made and 13,429 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 697th for Art & Design in the United States and 2996th in the World with 317 publications made and 4,096 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History.
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