CUNY City College ranked 1320th in the United States, 4997th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 157 research topics. CUNY City College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 28,767 academic publications and 889,816 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 402 notable alumni.
CUNY City College ranked 129th for Physics in the United States and 557th in the World with 16,175 publications made and 589,033 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Condensed Matter Physics.
CUNY City College ranked 147th for Engineering in the United States and 631st in the World with 15,979 publications made and 543,446 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
CUNY City College ranked 174th for Chemistry in the United States and 795th in the World with 13,789 publications made and 501,460 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
CUNY City College ranked 215th for Biology in the United States and 1013th in the World with 12,542 publications made and 454,297 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.
CUNY City College ranked 222nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 911th in the World with 11,715 publications made and 302,113 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
CUNY City College ranked 186th for Computer Science in the United States and 723rd in the World with 11,235 publications made and 365,116 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
CUNY City College ranked 183rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 836th in the World with 10,655 publications made and 370,390 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
CUNY City College ranked 249th for Medicine in the United States and 1087th in the World with 7,655 publications made and 278,078 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Public Health, Surgery.
CUNY City College ranked 235th for Psychology in the United States and 802nd in the World with 6,129 publications made and 222,121 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
CUNY City College ranked 205th for Mathematics in the United States and 815th in the World with 4,646 publications made and 169,654 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
CUNY City College ranked 204th for Art & Design in the United States and 758th in the World with 2,494 publications made and 48,842 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
CUNY City College ranked 266th for Economics in the United States and 1019th in the World with 2,432 publications made and 62,904 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
