Cleveland State University ranked 235th in the United States, 849th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 160 research topics. Cleveland State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,355 academic publications and 439,605 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 86 notable alumni.
Cleveland State University ranked 204th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 819th in the World with 10,986 publications made and 228,982 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Cleveland State University ranked 222nd for Engineering in the United States and 1199th in the World with 9,012 publications made and 188,581 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Cleveland State University ranked 254th for Biology in the United States and 1290th in the World with 8,383 publications made and 236,363 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Cleveland State University ranked 218th for Computer Science in the United States and 892nd in the World with 8,188 publications made and 205,261 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
Cleveland State University ranked 231st for Physics in the United States and 1230th in the World with 8,147 publications made and 166,839 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Cleveland State University ranked 238th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1157th in the World with 7,553 publications made and 160,954 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Cleveland State University ranked 240th for Chemistry in the United States and 1345th in the World with 7,162 publications made and 183,718 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Cleveland State University ranked 265th for Medicine in the United States and 1172nd in the World with 6,803 publications made and 177,266 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
Cleveland State University ranked 234th for Psychology in the United States and 800th in the World with 5,686 publications made and 163,302 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Cleveland State University ranked 163rd for Business in the United States and 582nd in the World with 5,390 publications made and 143,284 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
Cleveland State University ranked 226th for Mathematics in the United States and 950th in the World with 4,551 publications made and 111,069 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Cleveland State University ranked 202nd for Economics in the United States and 708th in the World with 3,746 publications made and 74,609 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Cleveland State University ranked 193rd for Art & Design in the United States and 718th in the World with 2,173 publications made and 43,128 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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