Carnegie Mellon University ranked 38th in the United States, 50th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 11 research topics. Carnegie Mellon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 137,967 academic publications and 7,118,629 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 397 notable alumni.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 12th for Computer Science in the United States and 16th in the World with 86,140 publications made and 4,666,289 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 25th for Engineering in the United States and 43rd in the World with 84,346 publications made and 4,046,925 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 33rd for Physics in the United States and 60th in the World with 70,814 publications made and 3,590,765 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 29th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 41st in the World with 65,119 publications made and 3,598,309 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 93rd for Biology in the United States and 229th in the World with 50,189 publications made and 2,659,083 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 71st for Chemistry in the United States and 180th in the World with 49,061 publications made and 2,445,761 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 51st for Environmental Science in the United States and 98th in the World with 45,851 publications made and 2,339,848 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 14th for Mathematics in the United States and 18th in the World with 41,841 publications made and 2,392,990 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 13th for Business in the United States and 15th in the World with 32,227 publications made and 1,835,938 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 53rd for Psychology in the United States and 88th in the World with 28,926 publications made and 1,966,802 citations received. Main research topics: Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 113th for Medicine in the United States and 330th in the World with 25,404 publications made and 1,486,664 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Public Health, Surgery.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 31st for Economics in the United States and 46th in the World with 17,346 publications made and 999,036 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 15th for Art & Design in the United States and 19th in the World with 15,446 publications made and 729,161 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Architecture.
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.
