California State University - Los Angeles ranked 278th in the United States, 1074th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 122 research topics. California State University - Los Angeles ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,105 academic publications and 351,265 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 95 notable alumni.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 278th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1208th in the World with 6,689 publications made and 177,519 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 1535th in the World with 5,097 publications made and 196,882 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 1425th in the World with 4,992 publications made and 197,426 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 1812th in the World with 4,839 publications made and 153,845 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 298th for Computer Science in the United States and 1483rd in the World with 4,702 publications made and 170,200 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 287th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1597th in the World with 4,507 publications made and 129,775 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 320th for Medicine in the United States and 1529th in the World with 3,959 publications made and 125,637 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 299th for Chemistry in the United States and 1903rd in the World with 3,741 publications made and 112,144 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 276th for Psychology in the United States and 1042nd in the World with 3,723 publications made and 125,522 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 293rd for Mathematics in the United States and 1371st in the World with 2,697 publications made and 72,838 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked 297th for Business in the United States and 1280th in the World with 2,363 publications made and 63,237 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 1085th in the World with 2,080 publications made and 56,293 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 209th for Art & Design in the United States and 783rd in the World with 1,481 publications made and 51,239 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.
