Colby College ranked 342nd in the United States, 1408th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 58 research topics. Colby College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,652 academic publications and 76,243 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 97 notable alumni.
Colby College ranked 365th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1559th in the World with 3,287 publications made and 43,873 citations received. Main research topics: History, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology.
Colby College ranked 377th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2121st in the World with 1,952 publications made and 35,697 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Colby College ranked 473rd for Biology in the United States and 2724th in the World with 1,719 publications made and 42,162 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Colby College ranked 441st for Computer Science in the United States and 2324th in the World with 1,496 publications made and 34,402 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Colby College ranked 424th for Physics in the United States and 2547th in the World with 1,395 publications made and 38,187 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Colby College ranked 475th for Engineering in the United States and 2930th in the World with 1,285 publications made and 28,667 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Colby College ranked 602nd for Medicine in the United States and 2859th in the World with 1,045 publications made and 25,263 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
Colby College ranked 495th for Chemistry in the United States and 3134th in the World with 1,033 publications made and 21,368 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Colby College ranked 309th for Art & Design in the United States and 1177th in the World with 1,009 publications made and 7,094 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 455th for Psychology in the United States and 1775th in the World with 972 publications made and 25,864 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Colby College ranked 407th for Economics in the United States and 1613th in the World with 752 publications made and 12,881 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 2240th in the World with 705 publications made and 10,827 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Advertising.
