California State University - Los Angeles ranked 280th in the United States, 1091st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 121 research topics. California State University - Los Angeles ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,892 academic publications and 334,582 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 92 notable alumni.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 280th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1184th in the World with 6,568 publications made and 170,311 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 258th for Engineering in the United States and 1500th in the World with 5,019 publications made and 186,191 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 256th for Physics in the United States and 1385th in the World with 4,918 publications made and 188,318 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 317th for Biology in the United States and 1770th in the World with 4,760 publications made and 146,674 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 300th for Computer Science in the United States and 1445th in the World with 4,620 publications made and 160,327 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 283rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 1546th in the World with 4,435 publications made and 123,652 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 315th for Medicine in the United States and 1488th in the World with 3,881 publications made and 120,311 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 298th for Chemistry in the United States and 1846th in the World with 3,686 publications made and 107,410 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 275th for Psychology in the United States and 1023rd in the World with 3,647 publications made and 121,024 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 288th for Mathematics in the United States and 1316th in the World with 2,653 publications made and 70,869 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 292nd for Business in the United States and 1246th in the World with 2,325 publications made and 61,109 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 276th for Economics in the United States and 1059th in the World with 2,040 publications made and 53,705 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 206th for Art & Design in the United States and 760th in the World with 1,466 publications made and 50,279 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
