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Clark Atlanta University ranked 478th in the United States, 1935th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 34 research topics. Clark Atlanta University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,940 academic publications and 88,597 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 72 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1935 of 14,131 In the World
#527 of 2,597 In North America
#478 of 2,496 In the United States
#11 of 63 In Georgia
#5 of 13 In Atlanta
#403 of 1,063 For Social Work
#452 of 2,325 For Theoretical Physics
#633 of 2,558 For Atomic and Molecular physics
#967 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1958 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 31 other topics

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Physics rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 283rd for Physics in the United States and 1667th in the World with 2,326 publications made and 62,598 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#283 of 1,537 In the United States
#323 of 1,623 In North America
#1667 of 6,729 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 31 71
1994 44 112
1995 47 143
1996 66 202
1997 81 171
1998 80 271
1999 61 378
2000 78 442
2001 72 623
2002 97 674
2003 104 777
2004 80 807
2005 76 982
2006 54 1012
2007 74 1178
2008 56 1202
2009 75 1424
2010 50 1517
2011 65 1878
2012 86 2127
2013 58 2310
2014 52 2565
2015 60 2829
2016 42 3089
2017 51 3433
2018 40 3249
2019 40 3958
2020 59 4170
2021 89 4591
2022 56 3487
2023 139 4616
2024 50 3394
2025 23 3242

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Theoretical Physics 103 120 452
Atomic and Molecular physics 148 173 633
Astrophysics and Astronomy 232 265 1011
Nuclear Physics 205 234 1027
Condensed Matter Physics 225 256 1424
Quantum and Particle physics 261 298 1493
Optical Engineering 355 400 2339
Nanotechnology 321 361 2425
Acoustical Engineering 439 487 2499
Materials Science 363 409 2628

Engineering rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 424th for Engineering in the United States and 2744th in the World with 1,948 publications made and 44,251 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#424 of 1,568 In the United States
#475 of 1,655 In North America
#2744 of 6,795 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 30 60
1994 40 93
1995 45 127
1996 61 169
1997 64 150
1998 68 246
1999 58 317
2000 71 354
2001 55 416
2002 95 576
2003 87 645
2004 70 639
2005 68 853
2006 50 851
2007 56 886
2008 44 981
2009 58 1145
2010 34 1260
2011 55 1545
2012 65 1728
2013 53 1908
2014 41 2055
2015 47 2175
2016 35 2482
2017 36 2625
2018 27 2488
2019 37 2999
2020 42 2983
2021 71 3338
2022 48 2577
2023 122 3420
2024 46 2501
2025 25 2096

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 334 374 1929
Structural Engineering 300 340 1933
Remote Sensing 329 374 2058
Electrical Engineering 331 376 2334
Optical Engineering 355 400 2339
Nanotechnology 321 361 2425
Aerospace Engineering 406 455 2435
Telecommunications 378 427 2464
Chemical Engineering 313 355 2491
Acoustical Engineering 439 487 2499
Civil Engineering 401 453 2520
Metallurgical Engineering 361 408 2571
Materials Science 363 409 2628
Computer Networking 481 535 2861
Mechanical Engineering 470 522 2907
Electronic Engineering 445 499 3177

Chemistry rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 399th for Chemistry in the United States and 2627th in the World with 1,942 publications made and 38,832 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#399 of 1,455 In the United States
#448 of 1,538 In North America
#2627 of 6,561 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 29 76
1994 41 125
1995 42 150
1996 65 186
1997 59 172
1998 71 230
1999 47 323
2000 58 345
2001 47 417
2002 68 504
2003 68 553
2004 52 646
2005 51 695
2006 47 768
2007 49 849
2008 46 849
2009 54 1034
2010 37 1059
2011 60 1311
2012 90 1441
2013 69 1572
2014 51 1740
2015 65 1929
2016 59 2065
2017 37 2232
2018 42 2058
2019 57 2261
2020 42 2420
2021 51 2628
2022 42 2406
2023 88 2646
2024 50 2208
2025 28 1903

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computational Chemistry 235 265 1324
Pharmacy 364 403 2010
Inorganic Chemistry 296 337 2106
Biochemistry 395 440 2409
Nanotechnology 321 361 2425
Chemical Engineering 313 355 2491
Organic Chemistry 372 420 2536
Materials Science 363 409 2628
Physical chemistry 378 428 2728
Environmental Chemistry 450 503 3051

Biology rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 508th for Biology in the United States and 3043rd in the World with 1,619 publications made and 33,431 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.

Biology ranking Location
#508 of 1,612 In the United States
#560 of 1,701 In North America
#3043 of 6,841 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 18 47
1994 29 98
1995 44 116
1996 60 133
1997 46 140
1998 50 170
1999 26 265
2000 41 290
2001 31 362
2002 49 429
2003 43 496
2004 36 530
2005 36 564
2006 31 680
2007 41 750
2008 35 772
2009 35 898
2010 34 1066
2011 43 1268
2012 77 1358
2013 58 1499
2014 48 1585
2015 53 1653
2016 57 1867
2017 30 1972
2018 38 1896
2019 57 2148
2020 41 2359
2021 53 2466
2022 51 2140
2023 76 2441
2024 50 2127
2025 26 1852

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Oncology and Cancer research 233 255 1083
Molecular Biology 385 425 2062
Genetics 409 451 2300
Biochemistry 395 440 2409
Nanotechnology 321 361 2425
Immunology 499 540 2826
Evolutionary Biology 602 660 2935
Microbiology 495 542 3255
Virology 572 621 3323
Neuroscience 762 820 3380
Paleontology 627 685 3500
Botany 714 777 4017
Agricultural Science 669 733 4202

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 735th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3554th in the World with 1,380 publications made and 22,744 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#735 of 1,763 In the United States
#802 of 1,854 In North America
#3554 of 7,088 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 17 44
1994 24 57
1995 26 53
1996 41 94
1997 50 114
1998 36 110
1999 40 224
2000 41 245
2001 37 375
2002 57 454
2003 34 425
2004 26 408
2005 30 472
2006 26 633
2007 35 673
2008 32 613
2009 29 768
2010 27 856
2011 25 1032
2012 32 998
2013 20 1001
2014 43 1245
2015 56 1225
2016 34 1409
2017 31 1371
2018 32 1273
2019 33 1563
2020 31 1750
2021 44 1831
2022 52 1573
2023 78 1885
2024 53 1291
2025 24 1115

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 180 205 403
Gender Studies 508 557 1293
Criminology and Criminal Justice 544 592 1385
Anthropology 589 648 2141
Communications and Public Relations 712 775 2628
Library and Information science 828 891 2771
Education Majors 780 843 2995
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 840 907 3034
Sociology 744 811 3061
Law 735 799 3113
History 690 753 3151
Archaeology 628 690 3229
Demography 666 724 3269
Linguistics 636 694 3273
Philosophy 675 741 3368
Political Science 753 822 3374

Computer Science rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 501st for Computer Science in the United States and 2740th in the World with 1,274 publications made and 32,149 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#501 of 1,616 In the United States
#551 of 1,702 In North America
#2740 of 6,855 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 12 28
1994 16 38
1995 24 40
1996 34 107
1997 39 116
1998 35 171
1999 50 231
2000 46 233
2001 32 357
2002 68 467
2003 47 540
2004 43 432
2005 39 518
2006 24 611
2007 37 626
2008 30 611
2009 27 745
2010 21 833
2011 14 1005
2012 23 1074
2013 31 1301
2014 30 1343
2015 42 1408
2016 27 1684
2017 30 1726
2018 25 1818
2019 28 2128
2020 29 2279
2021 52 2472
2022 32 1714
2023 111 2439
2024 46 1592
2025 17 1436

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 334 374 1929
Computer Vision 346 392 2197
Cyber Security 433 483 2439
Telecommunications 378 427 2464
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 417 465 2544
Cognitive Science 530 581 2577
Library and Information science 828 891 2771
Computer Networking 481 535 2861
Machine Learning 476 529 3049
Neuroscience 762 820 3380

Environmental Science rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 632nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 3606th in the World with 1,169 publications made and 25,922 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#632 of 1,637 In the United States
#693 of 1,727 In North America
#3606 of 6,888 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 19 29
1994 24 48
1995 30 56
1996 39 63
1997 40 92
1998 35 111
1999 29 151
2000 30 176
2001 33 285
2002 52 323
2003 31 345
2004 31 361
2005 18 366
2006 21 500
2007 27 520
2008 18 525
2009 23 623
2010 19 705
2011 29 873
2012 33 891
2013 25 971
2014 29 1062
2015 34 1155
2016 29 1357
2017 17 1347
2018 26 1180
2019 28 1501
2020 31 1537
2021 40 1569
2022 38 1332
2023 80 1758
2024 40 1352
2025 12 1082

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 414 467 2726
Environmental Chemistry 450 503 3051
Geography and Cartography 594 655 3407
Paleontology 627 685 3500
Geology 629 689 3606
Environmental Management 539 601 3637
Ecology 653 717 3828
Oceanography 683 749 3973
Agricultural Science 669 733 4202

Medicine rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 616th for Medicine in the United States and 3063rd in the World with 1,137 publications made and 20,814 citations received. Main research topics: Oncology and Cancer research, Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#616 of 1,604 In the United States
#670 of 1,689 In North America
#3063 of 6,793 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 14 44
1994 16 49
1995 23 62
1996 29 85
1997 23 86
1998 25 101
1999 16 164
2000 22 158
2001 18 214
2002 26 220
2003 28 294
2004 16 267
2005 20 346
2006 20 371
2007 24 363
2008 23 380
2009 20 422
2010 20 563
2011 23 656
2012 51 676
2013 45 758
2014 52 856
2015 56 904
2016 44 1162
2017 24 1097
2018 31 1107
2019 55 1206
2020 32 1406
2021 44 1569
2022 37 1350
2023 59 1581
2024 37 1279
2025 19 1207

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 180 205 403
Oncology and Cancer research 233 255 1083
Pharmacy 364 403 2010
Clinical Psychology 700 759 2470
Immunology 499 540 2826
Health Science 830 891 2925
Public Health 637 693 3044
Anatomy and Physiology 656 709 3291
Virology 572 621 3323
Psychiatry 819 881 3475
Pathology 683 738 3664
Nursing 971 1042 3972
Surgery 905 969 4360

Mathematics rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 462nd for Mathematics in the United States and 2475th in the World with 784 publications made and 19,769 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#462 of 1,413 In the United States
#508 of 1,494 In North America
#2475 of 6,434 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 13 28
1994 14 50
1995 9 40
1996 14 73
1997 27 48
1998 23 116
1999 27 134
2000 27 109
2001 24 191
2002 33 212
2003 36 320
2004 19 278
2005 21 378
2006 17 391
2007 33 435
2008 17 367
2009 16 423
2010 16 552
2011 12 602
2012 16 623
2013 14 749
2014 20 687
2015 25 779
2016 23 797
2017 18 883
2018 16 852
2019 10 920
2020 18 1119
2021 26 1214
2022 23 1089
2023 38 1276
2024 19 827
2025 10 698

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Applied Mathematics 159 186 868
Math Teachers 703 761 2548
Statistics 517 566 2867

Psychology rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 771st for Psychology in the United States and 3392nd in the World with 591 publications made and 11,169 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#771 of 1,561 In the United States
#833 of 1,648 In North America
#3392 of 6,663 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 5 23
1994 3 16
1995 23 27
1996 18 41
1997 25 52
1998 20 79
1999 16 100
2000 19 98
2001 13 126
2002 21 189
2003 11 188
2004 17 179
2005 19 219
2006 17 278
2007 14 273
2008 13 306
2009 13 328
2010 10 358
2011 5 404
2012 15 470
2013 10 488
2014 23 522
2015 36 459
2016 18 470
2017 14 521
2018 13 533
2019 17 613
2020 8 677
2021 22 694
2022 23 633
2023 29 786
2024 28 631
2025 8 598

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 180 205 403
Clinical Psychology 700 759 2470
Cognitive Science 530 581 2577
Education Majors 780 843 2995
Social Psychology 760 824 3059
Child Psychology 880 947 3361
Neuroscience 762 820 3380
Psychiatry 819 881 3475

Business rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 631st for Business in the United States and 3149th in the World with 533 publications made and 9,218 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing.

Business ranking Location
#631 of 1,388 In the United States
#691 of 1,472 In North America
#3149 of 6,366 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 10 20
1994 12 17
1995 14 19
1996 13 28
1997 11 36
1998 10 49
1999 10 65
2000 26 95
2001 13 140
2002 20 119
2003 16 171
2004 8 131
2005 16 171
2006 11 265
2007 25 300
2008 19 271
2009 12 332
2010 14 335
2011 9 436
2012 17 427
2013 7 454
2014 20 487
2015 17 544
2016 10 444
2017 14 525
2018 11 524
2019 8 621
2020 14 722
2021 15 772
2022 19 667
2023 25 694
2024 20 511
2025 8 462

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Finance 483 532 2362
Marketing 625 682 3183
Management 643 705 3322

Economics rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 615th for Economics in the United States and 2817th in the World with 470 publications made and 8,172 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#615 of 1,361 In the United States
#672 of 1,445 In North America
#2817 of 6,188 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 8 22
1994 10 19
1995 10 18
1996 5 26
1997 6 25
1998 10 40
1999 13 68
2000 21 88
2001 12 123
2002 13 88
2003 12 127
2004 9 109
2005 8 144
2006 7 224
2007 13 222
2008 9 234
2009 8 276
2010 13 297
2011 8 332
2012 15 313
2013 7 369
2014 20 379
2015 21 435
2016 11 353
2017 16 459
2018 10 446
2019 19 506
2020 12 648
2021 14 647
2022 18 661
2023 24 686
2024 19 423
2025 12 396

The following table provides academic rankings for Clark Atlanta University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Finance 483 532 2362
Development Studies 646 704 2808

Art & Design rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 680th for Art & Design in the United States and 2970th in the World with 236 publications made and 4,577 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature.

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
#680 of 1,369 In the United States
#745 of 1,454 In North America
#2970 of 6,010 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 2 6
1994 3 10
1995 3 8
1996 8 19
1997 10 39
1998 6 38
1999 5 56
2000 6 63
2001 7 100
2002 18 144
2003 4 114
2004 5 108
2005 8 112
2006 2 102
2007 3 133
2008 9 121
2009 7 143
2010 7 136
2011 3 205
2012 5 204
2013 3 188
2014 4 208
2015 13 179
2016 7 188
2017 4 193
2018 7 201
2019 4 206
2020 3 256
2021 13 288
2022 5 232
2023 13 270
2024 10 236
2025 6 203

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

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Literature 795 861 3281
Fashion Design 751 818 3614