Colby College ranked 335th in the United States, 1363rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 60 research topics. Colby College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,564 academic publications and 120,523 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 101 notable alumni.
Colby College ranked 354th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1607th in the World with 3,784 publications made and 76,259 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, History, Law, Sociology.
Colby College ranked 368th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2214th in the World with 2,304 publications made and 56,994 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Colby College ranked 465th for Biology in the United States and 2805th in the World with 2,072 publications made and 61,698 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Colby College ranked 442nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2400th in the World with 1,777 publications made and 53,249 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Colby College ranked 427th for Physics in the United States and 2683rd in the World with 1,632 publications made and 47,323 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Colby College ranked 485th for Engineering in the United States and 3096th in the World with 1,498 publications made and 38,231 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Colby College ranked 580th for Medicine in the United States and 2917th in the World with 1,280 publications made and 40,437 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
Colby College ranked 506th for Chemistry in the United States and 3292nd in the World with 1,214 publications made and 30,451 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Colby College ranked 434th for Psychology in the United States and 1814th in the World with 1,164 publications made and 42,887 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Colby College ranked 308th for Art & Design in the United States and 1240th in the World with 1,101 publications made and 11,665 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Aesthetics, Fashion Design, Creative Writing.
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.
Colby College ranked 399th for Economics in the United States and 1732nd in the World with 882 publications made and 21,440 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Colby College ranked 496th for Business in the United States and 2416th in the World with 807 publications made and 17,912 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
