Carnegie Mellon University ranked 38th in the United States, 51st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 10 research topics. Carnegie Mellon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 140,873 academic publications and 7,367,164 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 415 notable alumni.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 12th for Computer Science in the United States and 16th in the World with 87,820 publications made and 4,819,517 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 85,736 publications made and 4,182,506 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 61st in the World with 71,965 publications made and 3,720,974 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 30th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 46th in the World with 66,161 publications made and 3,713,225 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 93rd for Biology in the United States and 235th in the World with 51,113 publications made and 2,759,913 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 71st for Chemistry in the United States and 186th in the World with 49,906 publications made and 2,553,904 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 105th in the World with 46,518 publications made and 2,414,187 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 15th for Mathematics in the United States and 19th in the World with 42,307 publications made and 2,458,161 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 14th for Business in the United States and 16th in the World with 32,639 publications made and 1,888,037 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 53rd for Psychology in the United States and 91st in the World with 29,543 publications made and 2,036,267 citations received. Main research topics: Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 114th for Medicine in the United States and 336th in the World with 25,984 publications made and 1,551,979 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Public Health, Surgery.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked 32nd for Economics in the United States and 49th in the World with 17,570 publications made and 1,032,656 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 15,693 publications made and 753,464 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics.
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.
