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Central Michigan University ranked 250th in the United States, 943rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 137 research topics. Central Michigan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,801 academic publications and 327,160 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 143 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#943 of 14,131 In the World
#281 of 2,597 In North America
#250 of 2,496 In the United States
#7 of 62 In Michigan
#124 of 1,004 For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology
#314 of 1,030 For Early Childhood Education
#328 of 1,114 For Military science
#575 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#879 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 134 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 258th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1092nd in the World with 9,749 publications made and 169,199 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#258 of 1,763 In the United States
#291 of 1,854 In North America
#1092 of 7,088 In the World

Central Michigan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 92 400
1994 81 513
1995 103 501
1996 64 564
1997 103 633
1998 81 625
1999 99 666
2000 87 949
2001 88 925
2002 135 1243
2003 148 1344
2004 134 1462
2005 158 1922
2006 147 2112
2007 169 2508
2008 207 2831
2009 248 3160
2010 232 3770
2011 250 4299
2012 266 5038
2013 306 5451
2014 360 5926
2015 352 6477
2016 389 6502
2017 451 7300
2018 433 8010
2019 496 9293
2020 591 12002
2021 553 14164
2022 496 14832
2023 426 15575
2024 321 13633
2025 287 11666

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Early Childhood Education 161 175 314
Military science 168 188 328
Special Education 178 196 390
Genealogy 165 186 416
Gender Studies 209 239 479
Communications and Public Relations 181 209 486
Social Work 226 253 494
Publishing 167 193 499
Criminology and Criminal Justice 239 266 503
Library and Information science 197 220 537
Education Majors 193 218 543
Sports / Exercise science 171 197 549
Art History 212 239 549
Media Studies 224 256 558
Broadcast Journalism 193 217 565
Classics and Ancient History 229 256 648
Law Enforcement 263 292 676
Anthropology 236 266 693
Radio and Television broadcasting 224 252 749
Occupational Safety and Health 260 295 797
Sociology 247 276 807
Law 245 276 813
Journalism and Digital Media 230 261 817
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 260 290 824
Public Policy / Administration 278 310 832
Political Economy 296 332 848
Forensic Science 194 222 867
Political Science 239 270 881
Aesthetics 245 280 915
Demography 249 279 985
History 250 283 999
Linguistics 244 275 1041
Archaeology 263 298 1225
Philosophy 263 300 1304

Biology rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 270th for Biology in the United States and 1476th in the World with 7,978 publications made and 191,235 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#270 of 1,612 In the United States
#304 of 1,701 In North America
#1476 of 6,841 In the World

Central Michigan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 53 262
1994 54 401
1995 63 384
1996 39 425
1997 58 442
1998 48 541
1999 48 536
2000 59 707
2001 58 779
2002 89 903
2003 90 1060
2004 92 1134
2005 107 1514
2006 120 1725
2007 126 2128
2008 134 2454
2009 173 2633
2010 173 3266
2011 203 3697
2012 207 4373
2013 244 4737
2014 285 5279
2015 286 5914
2016 328 6361
2017 365 7189
2018 409 8509
2019 452 9846
2020 651 13329
2021 561 16002
2022 547 17098
2023 505 17800
2024 394 16260
2025 335 14646

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 250 279 728
Neuroscience 261 292 981
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 228 262 996
Evolutionary Biology 277 311 1078
Paleontology 251 286 1213
Pharmacology 241 268 1244
Virology 258 285 1269
Astrobiology 297 334 1291
Zoology 290 329 1312
Biotechnology 243 271 1357
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 280 309 1363
Nanotechnology 207 236 1379
Biophysics 342 379 1492
Botany 248 284 1511
Genetics 296 331 1567
Biochemistry 278 312 1573
Immunology 299 330 1600
Animal Science 297 334 1607
Oncology and Cancer research 330 365 1675
Molecular Biology 333 370 1794
Microbiology 337 372 2204
Forestry 345 397 2289
Agricultural Science 344 392 2323
Nutrition and Food Science 290 330 2365
Horticulture 351 397 2628

Medicine rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 261st for Medicine in the United States and 1160th in the World with 7,754 publications made and 149,672 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Health Science.

Medicine ranking Location
#261 of 1,604 In the United States
#290 of 1,689 In North America
#1160 of 6,793 In the World

Central Michigan University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 49 245
1994 53 336
1995 61 334
1996 36 371
1997 37 413
1998 48 446
1999 52 464
2000 53 634
2001 56 633
2002 69 709
2003 88 851
2004 77 945
2005 88 1225
2006 79 1371
2007 111 1557
2008 116 1811
2009 120 2063
2010 146 2499
2011 167 2805
2012 177 3352
2013 178 3631
2014 253 4379
2015 212 4730
2016 306 4764
2017 347 5705
2018 341 6482
2019 415 7552
2020 702 10564
2021 647 13740
2022 641 15194
2023 565 16251
2024 480 14854
2025 444 13877

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Health Science 179 198 478
Social Work 226 253 494
Clinical Psychology 215 244 533
Sports / Exercise science 171 197 549
Gerontology 217 244 595
Audiology 195 224 652
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 230 257 653
Cosmetology 134 150 665
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 250 279 728
Sports Medicine 207 238 735
Healthcare Management (MHA) 242 273 784
Nursing 242 272 797
Critical Care Nursing 209 228 850
Forensic Science 194 222 867
Plastic Surgery 217 233 887
Physical Therapy 236 268 910
Occupational Therapy 240 272 924
Family medicine 250 274 946
Psychiatry 252 283 956
Public Health 254 285 964
Pediatrics 204 225 975
Cardiology 234 258 1061
Dermatology 212 231 1081
Surgery 242 268 1105
Anesthesiology 253 279 1131
Epidemiology 213 240 1198
Pharmacology 241 268 1244
Biomedical Engineering 238 266 1259
Pathology 258 288 1266
Virology 258 285 1269
Anatomy and Physiology 277 309 1296
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 286 316 1335
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 256 276 1420
Ophthalmology 315 347 1490
Pharmacy 267 299 1506
Radiation Therapy 285 315 1570
Immunology 299 330 1600
Urology 282 309 1635
Oncology and Cancer research 330 365 1675
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 289 318 1751
Orthodontics 379 414 1842
Dentistry 379 415 2043

Computer Science rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 267th for Computer Science in the United States and 1210th in the World with 6,926 publications made and 136,026 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#267 of 1,616 In the United States
#303 of 1,702 In North America
#1210 of 6,855 In the World

Central Michigan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 69 262
1994 66 376
1995 65 395
1996 40 402
1997 56 438
1998 57 482
1999 67 504
2000 58 706
2001 54 681
2002 96 1021
2003 106 1025
2004 95 1076
2005 119 1490
2006 123 1658
2007 127 1859
2008 131 2084
2009 154 2362
2010 161 2675
2011 180 3192
2012 203 3776
2013 231 4038
2014 260 4556
2015 243 4912
2016 285 4901
2017 329 5436
2018 308 6390
2019 353 7227
2020 456 9513
2021 400 11232
2022 371 11591
2023 312 12401
2024 263 10554
2025 181 8970

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 197 220 537
Multimedia 171 195 634
UX/UI Desgin 169 201 740
Game Design and Development 159 188 741
Management Information Systems 199 229 805
Web Design and Development 171 199 819
Information Technology 242 265 846
Neuroscience 261 292 981
Data Science 245 280 1004
Cognitive Science 257 292 1045
Software Engineering 239 272 1093
Human-Computer Interaction 233 267 1141
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 280 309 1363
Computer Graphics 258 291 1377
Machine Learning 254 289 1391
Cyber Security 274 308 1392
Computer Engineering 224 258 1412
Computational Linguistics 260 295 1424
Computer Networking 262 299 1454
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 259 296 1456
Blockchain and Cryptography 245 282 1578
Telecommunications 271 309 1738
Computer Vision 287 326 1774

Engineering rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 259th for Engineering in the United States and 1569th in the World with 6,391 publications made and 125,321 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#259 of 1,568 In the United States
#296 of 1,655 In North America
#1569 of 6,795 In the World

Central Michigan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 50 229
1994 60 300
1995 51 237
1996 40 283
1997 50 294
1998 38 377
1999 57 392
2000 55 561
2001 46 548
2002 88 805
2003 84 828
2004 79 883
2005 115 1186
2006 132 1503
2007 131 1765
2008 136 2090
2009 140 2259
2010 155 2671
2011 178 3157
2012 195 3812
2013 257 4095
2014 265 4433
2015 265 5007
2016 290 5356
2017 332 5920
2018 327 6850
2019 326 8055
2020 411 9870
2021 352 11774
2022 331 11817
2023 327 12455
2024 231 11610
2025 178 10511

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 127 146 562
Firefighting and Fire Science 126 150 634
Engineering Management 238 266 773
Applied/Engineering Physics 181 209 966
Architecture 182 212 1019
Human-Computer Interaction 233 267 1141
Systems Engineering 241 278 1189
Transportation Engineering 218 252 1193
Biomedical Engineering 238 266 1259
Mechanical Engineering 241 274 1334
Biotechnology 243 271 1357
Nanotechnology 207 236 1379
Computer Engineering 224 258 1412
Chemical Engineering 191 225 1423
Acoustical Engineering 277 316 1450
Computer Networking 262 299 1454
Aerospace Engineering 274 311 1485
Remote Sensing 262 299 1489
Environmental Engineering 211 246 1534
Materials Science 242 278 1555
Architectural Engineering 234 268 1644
Structural Engineering 269 304 1646
Reliability and Quality Engineering 257 293 1649
Metallurgical Engineering 242 278 1656
Civil Engineering 286 327 1691
Optical Engineering 283 320 1733
Telecommunications 271 309 1738
Automotive Engineering 261 301 1826
Electrical Engineering 269 307 1916
Geotechnical Engineering 290 333 1958
Renewable Energy Engineering 227 268 2140
Operations Research 332 373 2200
Electronic Engineering 316 361 2276

Environmental Science rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 265th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1434th in the World with 6,224 publications made and 128,666 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#265 of 1,637 In the United States
#303 of 1,727 In North America
#1434 of 6,888 In the World

Central Michigan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 48 235
1994 43 282
1995 67 300
1996 38 309
1997 72 376
1998 51 393
1999 54 433
2000 51 618
2001 57 575
2002 84 720
2003 76 827
2004 65 872
2005 102 1081
2006 98 1301
2007 101 1618
2008 129 1928
2009 180 2001
2010 147 2445
2011 165 2728
2012 188 3297
2013 221 3624
2014 258 4006
2015 237 4546
2016 294 4841
2017 285 5544
2018 336 6291
2019 363 7577
2020 410 9775
2021 341 11239
2022 341 11607
2023 306 12222
2024 201 10876
2025 194 9749

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 183 219 942
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 228 262 996
Paleontology 251 286 1213
Geology 255 294 1314
Geography and Cartography 264 303 1374
Ecology 251 290 1379
Earth science and Geophysics 257 300 1470
Oceanography 264 310 1498
Environmental Engineering 211 246 1534
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 270 312 1611
Geotechnical Engineering 290 333 1958
Environmental Chemistry 281 325 1997
Environmental Management 273 318 2015
Forestry 345 397 2289
Agricultural Science 344 392 2323

Psychology rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 247th for Psychology in the United States and 875th in the World with 5,968 publications made and 124,005 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#247 of 1,561 In the United States
#277 of 1,648 In North America
#875 of 6,663 In the World

Central Michigan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 46 306
1994 53 375
1995 53 356
1996 31 396
1997 51 459
1998 46 488
1999 47 513
2000 43 686
2001 49 651
2002 77 838
2003 83 938
2004 80 1038
2005 71 1306
2006 76 1431
2007 83 1663
2008 101 1896
2009 99 2179
2010 127 2565
2011 122 2928
2012 150 3485
2013 154 3723
2014 213 4258
2015 196 4524
2016 258 4489
2017 247 4999
2018 276 5574
2019 329 6306
2020 457 8522
2021 443 10065
2022 394 10798
2023 342 11364
2024 263 9920
2025 230 9086

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 77 85 124
Sexology 193 221 372
Special Education 178 196 390
Social Work 226 253 494
Clinical Psychology 215 244 533
Education Majors 193 218 543
Social Psychology 205 234 578
Child Psychology 225 255 579
Occupational Therapy 240 272 924
Psychiatry 252 283 956
Neuroscience 261 292 981
Cognitive Science 257 292 1045

Physics rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 261st for Physics in the United States and 1482nd in the World with 5,791 publications made and 133,708 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#261 of 1,537 In the United States
#298 of 1,623 In North America
#1482 of 6,729 In the World

Central Michigan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 46 202
1994 55 294
1995 53 263
1996 38 291
1997 56 354
1998 33 408
1999 52 429
2000 57 555
2001 54 578
2002 78 813
2003 78 906
2004 74 947
2005 109 1260
2006 130 1573
2007 125 1758
2008 138 2143
2009 132 2291
2010 145 2692
2011 171 3091
2012 171 3720
2013 231 4095
2014 221 4255
2015 235 4902
2016 272 5293
2017 291 5793
2018 279 6555
2019 299 7636
2020 357 9386
2021 309 11016
2022 284 10904
2023 275 11547
2024 208 10436
2025 156 9215

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 195 222 870
Applied/Engineering Physics 181 209 966
Astrobiology 297 334 1291
Nuclear Physics 256 290 1333
Astrophysics and Astronomy 289 328 1333
Condensed Matter Physics 212 239 1352
Nanotechnology 207 236 1379
Quantum and Particle physics 251 287 1442
Acoustical Engineering 277 316 1450
Biophysics 342 379 1492
Materials Science 242 278 1555
Theoretical Physics 322 363 1589
Optical Engineering 283 320 1733

Chemistry rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 276th for Chemistry in the United States and 1684th in the World with 5,300 publications made and 125,238 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#276 of 1,455 In the United States
#315 of 1,538 In North America
#1684 of 6,561 In the World

Central Michigan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 39 168
1994 46 245
1995 32 203
1996 29 287
1997 43 280
1998 27 325
1999 33 386
2000 48 431
2001 42 517
2002 68 617
2003 60 693
2004 58 741
2005 74 1051
2006 105 1269
2007 110 1504
2008 113 1791
2009 120 1948
2010 132 2287
2011 144 2640
2012 146 3151
2013 184 3438
2014 172 3698
2015 218 4257
2016 231 4776
2017 274 5389
2018 292 6407
2019 315 7591
2020 399 9545
2021 326 11615
2022 336 11921
2023 325 12407
2024 236 11877
2025 169 10775

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 127 146 562
Computational Chemistry 190 217 929
Petrology and Geochemistry 183 219 942
Nanotechnology 207 236 1379
Inorganic Chemistry 211 242 1389
Chemical Engineering 191 225 1423
Pharmacy 267 299 1506
Materials Science 242 278 1555
Biochemistry 278 312 1573
Organic Chemistry 256 292 1619
Physical chemistry 245 283 1767
Environmental Chemistry 281 325 1997
Nutrition and Food Science 290 330 2365

Mathematics rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 231st for Mathematics in the United States and 998th in the World with 4,041 publications made and 95,221 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#231 of 1,413 In the United States
#263 of 1,494 In North America
#998 of 6,434 In the World

Central Michigan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 30 161
1994 37 207
1995 32 240
1996 25 230
1997 41 292
1998 29 270
1999 35 314
2000 35 414
2001 37 402
2002 56 561
2003 70 681
2004 63 699
2005 65 890
2006 67 1058
2007 66 1259
2008 79 1389
2009 78 1578
2010 98 1889
2011 89 2150
2012 123 2418
2013 125 2702
2014 172 2907
2015 131 3303
2016 172 3142
2017 186 3370
2018 193 3897
2019 186 4347
2020 257 5660
2021 258 7004
2022 243 7160
2023 221 7492
2024 118 5543
2025 96 4414

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 169 191 424
Actuarial Science 244 271 737
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 203 234 770
Applied Mathematics 171 198 919
Statistics 222 252 971
Blockchain and Cryptography 245 282 1578
Operations Research 332 373 2200

Business rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 242nd for Business in the United States and 991st in the World with 3,442 publications made and 68,750 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#242 of 1,388 In the United States
#275 of 1,472 In North America
#991 of 6,366 In the World

Central Michigan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 31 138
1994 41 223
1995 39 200
1996 24 214
1997 34 250
1998 40 257
1999 32 306
2000 51 429
2001 31 406
2002 60 573
2003 60 635
2004 53 666
2005 54 821
2006 72 1033
2007 76 1150
2008 88 1399
2009 90 1601
2010 94 1953
2011 116 2256
2012 94 2443
2013 120 2713
2014 144 2892
2015 129 2958
2016 133 2904
2017 163 3114
2018 170 3392
2019 163 3798
2020 199 4712
2021 194 5667
2022 133 5622
2023 117 5847
2024 97 4787
2025 71 3986

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Entertainment Industry Business 171 201 579
Advertising 218 248 689
Actuarial Science 244 271 737
Engineering Management 238 266 773
Accounting 226 254 773
Tax Law 223 252 777
Real Estate 228 251 791
Occupational Safety and Health 260 295 797
Management Information Systems 199 229 805
Public Policy / Administration 278 310 832
Project Management 207 239 880
Entrepreneurship 211 241 905
Marketing 229 261 919
Management 237 271 1007
Investment Banking and Stock trading 237 265 1038
Human Resource Management 259 292 1042
Finance 275 309 1220
Hospitality and Hotel Management 159 190 1223
International Business 301 336 1477
International Trade 277 313 1504
Operations Research 332 373 2200

Economics rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 250th for Economics in the United States and 945th in the World with 2,802 publications made and 56,600 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.

Economics ranking Location
#250 of 1,361 In the United States
#281 of 1,445 In North America
#945 of 6,188 In the World

Central Michigan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 24 86
1994 29 127
1995 25 150
1996 16 193
1997 27 190
1998 25 185
1999 33 220
2000 36 304
2001 17 323
2002 46 402
2003 48 476
2004 47 577
2005 45 679
2006 48 771
2007 60 902
2008 70 1033
2009 78 1249
2010 80 1432
2011 66 1625
2012 67 1828
2013 107 2069
2014 109 2161
2015 99 2274
2016 118 2353
2017 120 2453
2018 138 2606
2019 125 2850
2020 181 3763
2021 190 4665
2022 139 4712
2023 106 4879
2024 100 3748
2025 85 3164

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 244 271 737
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 203 234 770
Political Economy 296 332 848
Development Studies 239 269 862
Investment Banking and Stock trading 237 265 1038
Finance 275 309 1220
International Trade 277 313 1504

Art & Design rankings

Central Michigan University ranked 237th for Art & Design in the United States and 877th in the World with 1,899 publications made and 27,320 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#237 of 1,369 In the United States
#268 of 1,454 In North America
#877 of 6,010 In the World

Central Michigan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 29 64
1994 15 74
1995 23 74
1996 12 79
1997 26 112
1998 21 116
1999 20 96
2000 17 163
2001 19 145
2002 21 184
2003 24 240
2004 31 248
2005 42 342
2006 37 352
2007 27 473
2008 34 466
2009 53 518
2010 56 548
2011 57 716
2012 51 844
2013 78 885
2014 74 967
2015 79 1078
2016 78 1001
2017 92 1091
2018 79 1198
2019 96 1477
2020 106 1921
2021 74 2122
2022 65 2301
2023 67 2363
2024 49 1954
2025 47 1732

The following table provides academic rankings for Central Michigan University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Interior Design 71 84 412
Art History 212 239 549
Entertainment Industry Business 171 201 579
Multimedia 171 195 634
Singing and Vocal Performance 181 209 640
Music 212 239 677
Creative Writing 226 260 683
UX/UI Desgin 169 201 740
Game Design and Development 159 188 741
Performing arts 215 246 776
Literature 231 262 829
Aesthetics 245 280 915
Fashion Design 226 258 941
Illustration and Concept Art 199 228 1006
Painting and Drawing 200 231 1008
Sculpture 200 231 1008
Architecture 182 212 1019
Computer Graphics 258 291 1377