The Catholic University of America ranked 212th in the United States, 729th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 169 research topics. The Catholic University of America ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 28,919 academic publications and 724,054 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 348 notable alumni.
The Catholic University of America ranked 193rd for Physics in the United States and 919th in the World with 13,748 publications made and 375,733 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
The Catholic University of America ranked 200th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 815th in the World with 13,117 publications made and 248,744 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The Catholic University of America ranked 206th for Engineering in the United States and 1054th in the World with 12,473 publications made and 335,886 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The Catholic University of America ranked 220th for Biology in the United States and 1062nd in the World with 11,637 publications made and 399,427 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The Catholic University of America ranked 191st for Medicine in the United States and 759th in the World with 10,400 publications made and 355,862 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
The Catholic University of America ranked 219th for Computer Science in the United States and 897th in the World with 10,353 publications made and 289,951 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning.
The Catholic University of America ranked 227th for Chemistry in the United States and 1196th in the World with 10,284 publications made and 324,265 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The Catholic University of America ranked 236th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1148th in the World with 9,837 publications made and 241,786 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The Catholic University of America ranked 212th for Psychology in the United States and 690th in the World with 6,502 publications made and 229,766 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The Catholic University of America ranked 241st for Mathematics in the United States and 1057th in the World with 4,249 publications made and 129,707 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The Catholic University of America ranked 231st for Business in the United States and 929th in the World with 3,707 publications made and 96,695 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The Catholic University of America ranked 223rd for Economics in the United States and 815th in the World with 3,282 publications made and 70,827 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The Catholic University of America ranked 198th for Art & Design in the United States and 734th in the World with 2,779 publications made and 34,411 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.
