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Clark Atlanta University ranked 496th in the United States, 2001st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 39 research topics. Clark Atlanta University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,895 academic publications and 84,814 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 69 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2001 of 14,131 In the World
#544 of 2,597 In North America
#496 of 2,496 In the United States
#13 of 63 In Georgia
#5 of 13 In Atlanta
#407 of 1,036 For Social Work
#451 of 2,293 For Theoretical Physics
#617 of 2,546 For Atomic and Molecular physics
#934 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#2114 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 36 other topics

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Physics rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 283rd for Physics in the United States and 1639th in the World with 2,305 publications made and 60,033 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#283 of 1,531 In the United States
#323 of 1,617 In North America
#1639 of 6,713 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 24 99
1993 31 71
1994 44 112
1995 47 142
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 80 805
2005 76 982
2006 54 1010
2007 74 1178
2008 56 1201
2009 75 1424
2010 50 1520
2011 65 1878
2012 86 2124
2013 58 2310
2014 51 2567
2015 60 2830
2016 42 3090
2017 51 3437
2018 40 3252
2019 40 3955
2020 59 4167
2021 89 4588
2022 57 3500
2023 137 4605
2024 49 3335

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 103 121 451
Atomic and Molecular physics 145 170 617
Astrophysics and Astronomy 231 264 1000
Nuclear Physics 207 236 1027
Condensed Matter Physics 223 254 1389
Quantum and Particle physics 262 299 1454
Optical Engineering 355 400 2300
Nanotechnology 325 366 2400
Acoustical Engineering 436 484 2448
Materials Science 362 408 2581

Engineering rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 422nd for Engineering in the United States and 2700th in the World with 1,931 publications made and 44,530 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#422 of 1,565 In the United States
#473 of 1,651 In North America
#2700 of 6,782 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 17 59
1993 30 60
1994 40 93
1995 45 126
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 70 637
2005 68 853
2006 50 849
2007 56 887
2008 44 980
2009 58 1144
2010 34 1263
2011 55 1544
2012 65 1727
2013 53 1907
2014 42 2081
2015 50 2219
2016 34 2488
2017 37 2652
2018 29 2541
2019 35 2969
2020 41 2983
2021 75 3397
2022 45 2590
2023 121 3454
2024 46 2411

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
Structural Engineering 297 336 1879
Human-Computer Interaction 340 382 1918
Remote Sensing 328 372 2046
Optical Engineering 355 400 2300
Electrical Engineering 329 374 2301
Aerospace Engineering 404 451 2388
Nanotechnology 325 366 2400
Telecommunications 378 427 2432
Acoustical Engineering 436 484 2448
Chemical Engineering 313 355 2456
Civil Engineering 398 449 2459
Metallurgical Engineering 354 399 2491
Materials Science 362 408 2581
Computer Networking 478 532 2834
Mechanical Engineering 468 520 2844
Electronic Engineering 439 493 3127

Chemistry rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 397th for Chemistry in the United States and 2560th in the World with 1,928 publications made and 39,634 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#397 of 1,447 In the United States
#446 of 1,530 In North America
#2560 of 6,545 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 22 83
1993 29 76
1994 41 125
1995 42 149
1996 65 186
1997 59 172
1998 72 230
1999 47 323
2000 58 345
2001 47 417
2002 68 504
2003 68 553
2004 52 645
2005 51 695
2006 47 766
2007 49 850
2008 46 848
2009 54 1032
2010 37 1061
2011 60 1308
2012 90 1440
2013 69 1572
2014 53 1770
2015 69 1975
2016 62 2102
2017 37 2231
2018 44 2111
2019 53 2233
2020 43 2430
2021 53 2638
2022 40 2396
2023 89 2670
2024 49 2126

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 232 262 1296
Pharmacy 359 397 1980
Inorganic Chemistry 294 335 2066
Biochemistry 395 440 2362
Nanotechnology 325 366 2400
Chemical Engineering 313 355 2456
Organic Chemistry 366 414 2463
Materials Science 362 408 2581
Physical chemistry 379 429 2683
Environmental Chemistry 445 497 2975

Biology rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 499th for Biology in the United States and 2975th in the World with 1,597 publications made and 32,703 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.

Biology ranking Location
#499 of 1,609 In the United States
#551 of 1,698 In North America
#2975 of 6,833 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 20 64
1993 18 47
1994 29 98
1995 44 115
1996 60 133
1997 46 140
1998 51 173
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 35 771
2009 35 897
2010 34 1067
2011 43 1271
2012 77 1357
2013 58 1501
2014 48 1582
2015 55 1673
2016 57 1875
2017 30 1971
2018 38 1901
2019 58 2166
2020 42 2373
2021 51 2450
2022 50 2131
2023 75 2440
2024 49 2084

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 234 256 1060
Molecular Biology 383 423 2043
Genetics 404 445 2243
Biochemistry 395 440 2362
Nanotechnology 325 366 2400
Immunology 499 540 2774
Evolutionary Biology 596 654 2865
Microbiology 488 535 3176
Virology 558 607 3242
Neuroscience 759 817 3305
Paleontology 626 684 3441
Botany 711 773 3959
Agricultural Science 663 727 4123

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 731st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3484th in the World with 1,357 publications made and 21,414 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#731 of 1,761 In the United States
#797 of 1,852 In North America
#3484 of 7,081 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 14 32
1993 17 44
1994 24 57
1995 26 53
1996 41 94
1997 49 111
1998 37 113
1999 40 224
2000 41 245
2001 37 375
2002 57 454
2003 34 425
2004 26 409
2005 30 472
2006 26 633
2007 35 673
2008 32 615
2009 29 768
2010 27 856
2011 25 1027
2012 31 999
2013 20 1001
2014 42 1248
2015 56 1228
2016 34 1407
2017 31 1368
2018 32 1275
2019 34 1579
2020 30 1744
2021 45 1848
2022 50 1581
2023 77 1905
2024 53 1265

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 184 209 407
Gender Studies 502 550 1260
Criminology and Criminal Justice 537 585 1348
Anthropology 582 641 2061
Communications and Public Relations 705 767 2544
Library and Information science 821 883 2717
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 829 895 2966
Education Majors 794 857 2976
Sociology 739 806 2994
Law 739 803 3064
History 686 749 3075
Archaeology 623 685 3146
Linguistics 630 688 3196
Demography 665 723 3207
Political Science 751 819 3310
Philosophy 671 737 3312

Computer Science rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 498th for Computer Science in the United States and 2677th in the World with 1,263 publications made and 31,027 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#498 of 1,612 In the United States
#547 of 1,698 In North America
#2677 of 6,845 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 17 47
1993 12 28
1994 16 38
1995 25 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 37 627
2008 30 613
2009 27 744
2010 21 835
2011 14 1007
2012 22 1074
2013 31 1304
2014 29 1338
2015 42 1416
2016 27 1672
2017 31 1733
2018 24 1823
2019 26 2144
2020 30 2270
2021 54 2517
2022 33 1716
2023 112 2472
2024 47 1561

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 340 382 1918
Computer Vision 343 388 2131
Cyber Security 429 477 2369
Telecommunications 378 427 2432
Cognitive Science 518 569 2470
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 413 461 2491
Library and Information science 821 883 2717
Computer Networking 478 532 2834
Machine Learning 475 528 3005
Neuroscience 759 817 3305

Environmental Science rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 629th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3545th in the World with 1,150 publications made and 24,150 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#629 of 1,631 In the United States
#690 of 1,721 In North America
#3545 of 6,876 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 16 37
1993 19 29
1994 24 48
1995 30 56
1996 39 63
1997 40 92
1998 34 111
1999 29 151
2000 30 176
2001 33 285
2002 52 323
2003 31 345
2004 31 360
2005 18 366
2006 21 498
2007 27 520
2008 18 526
2009 23 622
2010 19 706
2011 29 867
2012 33 890
2013 25 971
2014 28 1065
2015 34 1159
2016 28 1350
2017 19 1386
2018 25 1172
2019 26 1489
2020 31 1526
2021 39 1560
2022 36 1342
2023 79 1777
2024 39 1305

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 418 471 2705
Environmental Chemistry 445 497 2975
Geography and Cartography 597 658 3346
Paleontology 626 684 3441
Environmental Management 525 587 3536
Geology 629 687 3561
Ecology 652 716 3753
Oceanography 692 758 3971
Agricultural Science 663 727 4123

Medicine rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 612th for Medicine in the United States and 3017th in the World with 1,119 publications made and 19,546 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Oncology and Cancer research, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#612 of 1,600 In the United States
#666 of 1,685 In North America
#3017 of 6,775 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 18 42
1993 14 44
1994 16 49
1995 23 61
1996 29 85
1997 23 86
1998 24 101
1999 16 164
2000 22 158
2001 18 214
2002 26 220
2003 28 294
2004 16 270
2005 20 346
2006 20 371
2007 24 363
2008 23 380
2009 20 421
2010 20 563
2011 23 657
2012 51 677
2013 45 758
2014 52 854
2015 57 917
2016 44 1164
2017 24 1094
2018 31 1110
2019 55 1218
2020 31 1401
2021 44 1568
2022 36 1335
2023 59 1561
2024 37 1266

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 184 209 407
Oncology and Cancer research 234 256 1060
Pharmacy 359 397 1980
Clinical Psychology 694 752 2393
Immunology 499 540 2774
Public Health 637 692 2955
Health Science 873 936 3059
Anatomy and Physiology 648 701 3195
Virology 558 607 3242
Psychiatry 811 872 3391
Pathology 681 735 3590
Nursing 958 1028 3869
Surgery 897 961 4291

Mathematics rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 457th for Mathematics in the United States and 2415th in the World with 775 publications made and 19,192 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#457 of 1,410 In the United States
#503 of 1,491 In North America
#2415 of 6,418 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 12 35
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 33 437
2008 17 365
2009 16 423
2010 16 553
2011 12 606
2012 16 624
2013 14 752
2014 20 696
2015 26 794
2016 22 792
2017 19 907
2018 15 847
2019 9 914
2020 19 1131
2021 26 1218
2022 24 1092
2023 37 1289
2024 18 831

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 159 186 854
Math Teachers 693 750 2449
Statistics 513 562 2816

Psychology rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 763rd for Psychology in the United States and 3310th in the World with 585 publications made and 10,706 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#763 of 1,558 In the United States
#825 of 1,645 In North America
#3310 of 6,645 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 6 12
1993 5 23
1994 3 16
1995 23 26
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 17 181
2005 19 220
2006 17 278
2007 14 272
2008 13 306
2009 13 327
2010 10 359
2011 5 405
2012 15 471
2013 10 489
2014 23 520
2015 36 457
2016 18 468
2017 14 519
2018 13 533
2019 17 613
2020 8 677
2021 22 698
2022 23 629
2023 29 790
2024 28 613

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 184 209 407
Clinical Psychology 694 752 2393
Cognitive Science 518 569 2470
Education Majors 794 857 2976
Social Psychology 751 815 2984
Child Psychology 881 948 3256
Neuroscience 759 817 3305
Psychiatry 811 872 3391

Business rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 630th for Business in the United States and 3090th in the World with 524 publications made and 8,867 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing.

Business ranking Location
#630 of 1,377 In the United States
#690 of 1,460 In North America
#3090 of 6,339 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 6 21
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 16 172
2006 11 265
2007 25 300
2008 19 271
2009 12 332
2010 14 337
2011 9 439
2012 16 427
2013 7 454
2014 20 489
2015 17 545
2016 10 442
2017 14 524
2018 11 525
2019 8 611
2020 14 736
2021 15 765
2022 18 673
2023 25 691
2024 20 505

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 479 527 2313
Marketing 624 681 3136
Management 634 695 3250

Economics rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 609th for Economics in the United States and 2760th in the World with 462 publications made and 7,854 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#609 of 1,355 In the United States
#666 of 1,438 In North America
#2760 of 6,167 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 4 15
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 8 145
2006 7 224
2007 13 222
2008 9 234
2009 8 276
2010 13 296
2011 8 333
2012 15 314
2013 7 369
2014 20 380
2015 21 439
2016 11 354
2017 16 459
2018 10 445
2019 20 496
2020 12 658
2021 15 652
2022 18 667
2023 24 692
2024 19 418

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 479 527 2313
Development Studies 647 705 2772

Art & Design rankings

Clark Atlanta University ranked 677th for Art & Design in the United States and 2913th in the World with 231 publications made and 4,351 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
#677 of 1,361 In the United States
#742 of 1,444 In North America
#2913 of 5,966 In the World

Clark Atlanta University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 3 4
1993 2 6
1994 3 10
1995 3 8
1996 8 19
1997 10 39
1998 6 41
1999 5 56
2000 6 63
2001 7 100
2002 18 144
2003 4 114
2004 5 108
2005 8 112
2006 2 101
2007 3 133
2008 9 121
2009 7 143
2010 7 137
2011 3 208
2012 5 205
2013 3 188
2014 4 207
2015 13 179
2016 7 188
2017 4 193
2018 7 202
2019 4 210
2020 3 257
2021 13 291
2022 6 238
2023 12 269
2024 10 232

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 788 854 3202
Fashion Design 758 825 3616