California State University - Bakersfield ranked 568th in the United States, 2211th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 33 research topics. California State University - Bakersfield ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,856 academic publications and 71,660 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 590th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2813th in the World with 1,856 publications made and 50,394 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 556th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3253rd in the World with 1,309 publications made and 38,933 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 613th for Biology in the United States and 3538th in the World with 1,248 publications made and 40,834 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 550th for Computer Science in the United States and 2973rd in the World with 1,197 publications made and 38,697 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 548th for Engineering in the United States and 3465th in the World with 1,132 publications made and 29,476 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 559th for Physics in the United States and 3428th in the World with 998 publications made and 27,226 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 594th for Psychology in the United States and 2526th in the World with 930 publications made and 25,346 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 677th for Medicine in the United States and 3380th in the World with 925 publications made and 23,268 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 540th for Mathematics in the United States and 2893rd in the World with 779 publications made and 21,847 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 617th for Chemistry in the United States and 3785th in the World with 770 publications made and 24,867 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 469th for Business in the United States and 2246th in the World with 730 publications made and 34,108 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 555th for Economics in the United States and 2524th in the World with 555 publications made and 14,688 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked 696th for Art & Design in the United States and 3048th in the World with 322 publications made and 4,416 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History.
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