Clemson University ranked 102nd in the United States, 249th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 225 research topics. Clemson University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 67,461 academic publications and 1,754,337 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 268 notable alumni.
Clemson University ranked 85th for Engineering in the United States and 296th in the World with 38,378 publications made and 1,089,144 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Clemson University ranked 127th for Biology in the United States and 453rd in the World with 35,275 publications made and 1,036,260 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Clemson University ranked 89th for Physics in the United States and 321st in the World with 33,529 publications made and 992,593 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Clemson University ranked 98th for Environmental Science in the United States and 334th in the World with 32,204 publications made and 840,093 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Clemson University ranked 115th for Chemistry in the United States and 402nd in the World with 31,930 publications made and 1,013,030 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Clemson University ranked 131st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 467th in the World with 27,773 publications made and 674,178 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Clemson University ranked 118th for Computer Science in the United States and 382nd in the World with 26,575 publications made and 722,264 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
Clemson University ranked 168th for Medicine in the United States and 629th in the World with 19,316 publications made and 518,593 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
Clemson University ranked 86th for Business in the United States and 225th in the World with 14,345 publications made and 409,581 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Clemson University ranked 114th for Mathematics in the United States and 340th in the World with 13,760 publications made and 410,134 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Clemson University ranked 167th for Psychology in the United States and 498th in the World with 12,028 publications made and 334,620 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Clemson University ranked 113th for Economics in the United States and 317th in the World with 8,399 publications made and 210,894 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics.
Clemson University ranked 104th for Art & Design in the United States and 349th in the World with 5,875 publications made and 112,911 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
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