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Dakota State University ranked 548th in the United States, 2176th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 81 research topics. Dakota State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,607 academic publications and 75,527 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2176 of 14,131 In the World
#601 of 2,597 In North America
#548 of 2,496 In the United States
#4 of 15 In South Dakota
#541 of 1,039 For Information Technology
#623 of 1,052 For Broadcast Journalism
#664 of 1,677 For Public Policy / Administration
#6006 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#2461 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 78 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Dakota State University ranked 383rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1682nd in the World with 3,380 publications made and 48,485 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#383 of 1,728 In the United States
#430 of 1,819 In North America
#1682 of 7,020 In the World

Dakota State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 28 136
1992 22 140
1993 20 134
1994 16 144
1995 35 175
1996 31 276
1997 25 235
1998 43 256
1999 33 257
2000 30 340
2001 42 308
2002 47 364
2003 39 419
2004 66 536
2005 63 655
2006 86 737
2007 99 910
2008 97 1046
2009 107 1248
2010 157 1458
2011 166 1612
2012 134 1956
2013 158 2198
2014 158 2247
2015 163 2471
2016 141 2599
2017 133 2688
2018 133 2977
2019 159 3260
2020 237 3941
2021 165 3866
2022 126 3713
2023 151 3476

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Broadcast Journalism 215 243 623
Public Policy / Administration 249 279 664
Communications and Public Relations 257 289 672
Journalism and Digital Media 210 237 692
Media Studies 378 417 885
Gender Studies 453 493 1045
Library and Information science 365 399 1047
Education Majors 401 440 1179
Law 362 401 1241
Political Science 354 395 1338
Sociology 392 437 1348
Anthropology 458 508 1462
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 491 537 1559
Classics and Ancient History 506 548 1574
Linguistics 363 404 1637
Aesthetics 439 487 1713
History 425 473 1777
Art History 669 724 1790
Archaeology 397 446 1897
Demography 430 477 1909
Philosophy 410 458 1954

Computer Science rankings

Dakota State University ranked 343rd for Computer Science in the United States and 1661st in the World with 2,785 publications made and 43,739 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#343 of 1,576 In the United States
#383 of 1,662 In North America
#1661 of 6,752 In the World

Dakota State University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 18 117
1992 12 154
1993 12 141
1994 20 148
1995 22 174
1996 26 293
1997 24 196
1998 26 208
1999 30 250
2000 30 243
2001 33 233
2002 38 358
2003 31 316
2004 50 384
2005 61 516
2006 68 592
2007 68 721
2008 84 830
2009 83 932
2010 138 1151
2011 139 1246
2012 125 1540
2013 124 1683
2014 128 1752
2015 141 2019
2016 116 2103
2017 116 2145
2018 106 2462
2019 143 2646
2020 177 3230
2021 145 3194
2022 117 3030
2023 133 2896

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Information Technology 197 217 541
Data Science 220 250 838
Multimedia 242 271 868
Cyber Security 208 239 887
Library and Information science 365 399 1047
Management Information Systems 273 308 1070
Human-Computer Interaction 243 277 1146
Software Engineering 264 300 1191
Cognitive Science 293 329 1206
Computer Engineering 220 253 1261
Neuroscience 361 400 1417
Blockchain and Cryptography 234 271 1447
Computer Networking 271 310 1490
Computational Linguistics 307 342 1538
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 327 369 1851
Machine Learning 327 369 1893
Telecommunications 304 345 1955
Computer Vision 378 425 2347
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 521 568 2958

Biology rankings

Dakota State University ranked 409th for Biology in the United States and 2378th in the World with 2,617 publications made and 38,214 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.

Biology ranking Location
#409 of 1,582 In the United States
#459 of 1,668 In North America
#2378 of 6,770 In the World

Dakota State University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 16 133
1992 12 142
1993 14 140
1994 14 139
1995 18 141
1996 18 278
1997 20 234
1998 28 257
1999 26 296
2000 15 370
2001 31 323
2002 31 371
2003 37 400
2004 42 452
2005 43 614
2006 70 654
2007 84 802
2008 69 872
2009 77 958
2010 130 1166
2011 112 1226
2012 99 1424
2013 82 1565
2014 109 1574
2015 105 1724
2016 102 1819
2017 110 1825
2018 109 2123
2019 139 2375
2020 180 2870
2021 133 3059
2022 134 2920
2023 178 2718

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Animal Science 208 238 1009
Forestry 227 268 1394
Agricultural Science 210 247 1400
Neuroscience 361 400 1417
Horticulture 207 239 1516
Evolutionary Biology 408 454 1814
Nutrition and Food Science 238 273 1832
Zoology 407 454 1832
Botany 347 394 2026
Virology 402 440 2127
Biotechnology 375 413 2346
Genetics 441 488 2416
Oncology and Cancer research 459 498 2424
Microbiology 396 438 2431
Nanotechnology 341 382 2491
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 519 574 2495
Paleontology 458 509 2520
Biochemistry 444 492 2568
Immunology 495 536 2691
Pharmacology 520 565 2946
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 521 568 2958

Engineering rankings

Dakota State University ranked 366th for Engineering in the United States and 2370th in the World with 2,512 publications made and 28,722 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#366 of 1,518 In the United States
#413 of 1,602 In North America
#2370 of 6,684 In the World

Dakota State University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 15 79
1992 12 105
1993 8 96
1994 12 113
1995 20 110
1996 21 190
1997 16 138
1998 25 153
1999 29 204
2000 18 227
2001 29 208
2002 31 281
2003 28 236
2004 46 258
2005 61 369
2006 68 370
2007 70 455
2008 76 513
2009 85 596
2010 140 714
2011 112 797
2012 116 944
2013 95 1141
2014 113 1204
2015 117 1301
2016 101 1454
2017 115 1614
2018 104 1865
2019 123 1990
2020 200 2370
2021 121 2440
2022 120 2424
2023 131 2361

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Engineering Management 241 266 767
Human-Computer Interaction 243 277 1146
Computer Engineering 220 253 1261
Transportation Engineering 258 295 1434
Systems Engineering 295 336 1483
Computer Networking 271 310 1490
Reliability and Quality Engineering 248 283 1491
Operations Research 302 342 1799
Automotive Engineering 262 302 1835
Structural Engineering 311 352 1934
Telecommunications 304 345 1955
Civil Engineering 350 396 2057
Electronic Engineering 307 352 2175
Biotechnology 375 413 2346
Electrical Engineering 338 385 2359
Aerospace Engineering 411 461 2422
Acoustical Engineering 444 492 2461
Nanotechnology 341 382 2491
Geotechnical Engineering 396 445 2576
Mechanical Engineering 436 487 2612
Materials Science 383 430 2643
Metallurgical Engineering 387 436 2716
Chemical Engineering 366 414 2755
Optical Engineering 439 490 2774

Environmental Science rankings

Dakota State University ranked 428th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2431st in the World with 2,351 publications made and 25,933 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#428 of 1,598 In the United States
#480 of 1,687 In North America
#2431 of 6,798 In the World

Dakota State University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 8 77
1992 14 84
1993 15 77
1994 13 92
1995 16 87
1996 15 163
1997 21 110
1998 22 158
1999 23 207
2000 18 231
2001 28 229
2002 24 292
2003 22 308
2004 46 300
2005 50 445
2006 63 471
2007 82 550
2008 68 637
2009 78 732
2010 105 834
2011 102 960
2012 95 1159
2013 92 1256
2014 98 1329
2015 97 1399
2016 78 1420
2017 83 1466
2018 107 1779
2019 110 1957
2020 165 2341
2021 122 2421
2022 129 2366
2023 152 2304

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Forestry 227 268 1394
Agricultural Science 210 247 1400
Geography and Cartography 409 459 2253
Ecology 415 467 2305
Petrology and Geochemistry 390 441 2323
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 519 574 2495
Paleontology 458 509 2520
Geotechnical Engineering 396 445 2576
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 401 453 2579
Geology 458 509 2611
Environmental Management 396 448 2690
Earth science and Geophysics 474 527 2699
Oceanography 492 551 2815
Environmental Chemistry 505 560 3329

Medicine rankings

Dakota State University ranked 409th for Medicine in the United States and 1954th in the World with 1,941 publications made and 34,245 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Clinical Psychology.

Medicine ranking Location
#409 of 1,558 In the United States
#450 of 1,643 In North America
#1954 of 6,680 In the World

Dakota State University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 13 143
1992 15 140
1993 9 134
1994 8 157
1995 9 157
1996 12 251
1997 11 207
1998 26 209
1999 16 238
2000 14 292
2001 21 257
2002 27 277
2003 25 313
2004 38 385
2005 30 483
2006 39 573
2007 62 776
2008 39 819
2009 46 914
2010 99 1099
2011 67 1115
2012 61 1276
2013 84 1529
2014 82 1531
2015 82 1552
2016 80 1675
2017 90 1711
2018 82 1848
2019 100 2029
2020 184 2555
2021 106 2597
2022 91 2506
2023 110 2257

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 278 314 726
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 298 330 872
Audiology 282 316 938
Health Science 349 379 1070
Gerontology 388 427 1255
Nursing 386 423 1288
Healthcare Management (MHA) 390 428 1295
Psychiatry 356 393 1371
Public Health 376 420 1576
Sports Medicine 425 469 1645
Family medicine 502 540 1883
Pharmacy 354 392 1916
Physical Therapy 473 518 1920
Virology 402 440 2127
Anesthesiology 474 515 2195
Pathology 435 478 2269
Oncology and Cancer research 459 498 2424
Immunology 495 536 2691
Surgery 610 658 2765
Anatomy and Physiology 591 642 2853
Pharmacology 520 565 2946
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 613 661 3117

Physics rankings

Dakota State University ranked 432nd for Physics in the United States and 2613th in the World with 1,910 publications made and 22,038 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking Location
#432 of 1,485 In the United States
#483 of 1,569 In North America
#2613 of 6,603 In the World

Dakota State University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 9 70
1992 11 88
1993 8 88
1994 10 103
1995 11 104
1996 15 195
1997 9 138
1998 22 163
1999 21 200
2000 14 211
2001 30 192
2002 19 247
2003 28 245
2004 45 302
2005 44 393
2006 56 407
2007 50 453
2008 54 539
2009 64 567
2010 103 664
2011 81 754
2012 80 837
2013 66 914
2014 85 954
2015 85 1064
2016 76 1157
2017 92 1173
2018 89 1402
2019 106 1506
2020 131 1946
2021 89 1952
2022 89 1950
2023 106 1947

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 430 479 2131
Acoustical Engineering 444 492 2461
Nanotechnology 341 382 2491
Quantum and Particle physics 416 465 2543
Materials Science 383 430 2643
Optical Engineering 439 490 2774
Nuclear Physics 493 544 2883

Chemistry rankings

Dakota State University ranked 432nd for Chemistry in the United States and 2722nd in the World with 1,794 publications made and 21,809 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#432 of 1,407 In the United States
#482 of 1,488 In North America
#2722 of 6,447 In the World

Dakota State University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 8 74
1992 8 102
1993 8 78
1994 11 99
1995 16 102
1996 12 175
1997 8 159
1998 17 172
1999 22 215
2000 10 229
2001 23 214
2002 20 228
2003 26 265
2004 34 287
2005 33 352
2006 42 385
2007 50 424
2008 51 481
2009 52 502
2010 93 566
2011 60 625
2012 62 693
2013 52 792
2014 69 818
2015 70 874
2016 67 1000
2017 93 1057
2018 76 1261
2019 103 1344
2020 125 1600
2021 100 1807
2022 109 1754
2023 131 1750

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Nutrition and Food Science 238 273 1832
Pharmacy 354 392 1916
Petrology and Geochemistry 390 441 2323
Nanotechnology 341 382 2491
Biochemistry 444 492 2568
Materials Science 383 430 2643
Chemical Engineering 366 414 2755
Organic Chemistry 435 485 2874
Physical chemistry 426 476 2883
Environmental Chemistry 505 560 3329

Psychology rankings

Dakota State University ranked 352nd for Psychology in the United States and 1319th in the World with 1,652 publications made and 38,844 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#352 of 1,527 In the United States
#389 of 1,612 In North America
#1319 of 6,528 In the World

Dakota State University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 17 131
1992 13 133
1993 10 135
1994 8 133
1995 15 158
1996 14 272
1997 10 192
1998 22 211
1999 23 231
2000 19 277
2001 25 229
2002 29 269
2003 28 261
2004 41 387
2005 34 496
2006 41 592
2007 39 805
2008 39 856
2009 38 918
2010 92 1119
2011 71 1219
2012 61 1482
2013 69 1586
2014 78 1629
2015 75 1676
2016 74 1782
2017 70 1811
2018 57 1911
2019 69 2096
2020 130 2858
2021 84 2543
2022 45 2458
2023 61 2230

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Child Psychology 267 300 682
Clinical Psychology 278 314 726
Social Psychology 279 312 815
Education Majors 401 440 1179
Cognitive Science 293 329 1206
Psychiatry 356 393 1371
Neuroscience 361 400 1417

Business rankings

Dakota State University ranked 327th for Business in the United States and 1397th in the World with 1,601 publications made and 20,613 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#327 of 1,334 In the United States
#366 of 1,412 In North America
#1397 of 6,187 In the World

Dakota State University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 11 35
1992 13 49
1993 4 52
1994 5 52
1995 15 74
1996 12 100
1997 10 93
1998 15 113
1999 12 119
2000 11 116
2001 20 143
2002 18 157
2003 18 178
2004 34 261
2005 40 311
2006 35 340
2007 50 412
2008 42 496
2009 62 568
2010 78 650
2011 98 723
2012 79 867
2013 82 1016
2014 78 1066
2015 85 1130
2016 72 1203
2017 73 1149
2018 57 1274
2019 71 1399
2020 125 1739
2021 74 1632
2022 60 1594
2023 67 1511

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 249 279 664
Engineering Management 241 266 767
Investment Banking and Stock trading 244 274 1010
Tax Law 280 313 1027
Real Estate 259 283 1042
Accounting 304 339 1043
Management Information Systems 273 308 1070
Advertising 368 403 1200
Project Management 295 331 1208
International Trade 259 293 1317
International Business 298 334 1407
Finance 328 366 1411
Management 314 352 1414
Marketing 378 419 1629
Operations Research 302 342 1799

Mathematics rankings

Dakota State University ranked 379th for Mathematics in the United States and 1944th in the World with 1,450 publications made and 21,286 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#379 of 1,371 In the United States
#422 of 1,451 In North America
#1944 of 6,305 In the World

Dakota State University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 9 58
1992 8 90
1993 4 72
1994 12 85
1995 9 61
1996 11 127
1997 6 96
1998 13 119
1999 11 144
2000 16 134
2001 22 157
2002 17 196
2003 17 185
2004 23 223
2005 31 280
2006 43 335
2007 39 390
2008 32 484
2009 40 521
2010 66 614
2011 85 639
2012 71 840
2013 68 897
2014 75 969
2015 78 1017
2016 60 1117
2017 56 1159
2018 56 1338
2019 61 1439
2020 122 1667
2021 76 1664
2022 54 1662
2023 69 1636

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 417 453 1157
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 305 338 1295
Blockchain and Cryptography 234 271 1447
Operations Research 302 342 1799
Statistics 375 419 2004
Applied Mathematics 347 394 2420

Economics rankings

Dakota State University ranked 359th for Economics in the United States and 1394th in the World with 1,241 publications made and 12,674 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#359 of 1,317 In the United States
#399 of 1,400 In North America
#1394 of 5,995 In the World

Dakota State University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 8 24
1992 10 33
1993 5 11
1994 6 34
1995 10 45
1996 11 54
1997 8 40
1998 11 70
1999 8 86
2000 14 84
2001 20 104
2002 17 109
2003 16 139
2004 16 186
2005 32 196
2006 33 231
2007 36 259
2008 29 316
2009 47 352
2010 58 390
2011 58 438
2012 56 557
2013 75 567
2014 56 654
2015 59 669
2016 54 692
2017 49 627
2018 50 776
2019 55 848
2020 108 1055
2021 66 1035
2022 36 1058
2023 55 996

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Agricultural Economics 67 76 179
Investment Banking and Stock trading 244 274 1010
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 305 338 1295
International Trade 259 293 1317
Finance 328 366 1411
Development Studies 426 467 1561

Art & Design rankings

Dakota State University ranked 417th for Art & Design in the United States and 1673rd in the World with 623 publications made and 7,022 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#417 of 1,321 In the United States
#463 of 1,404 In North America
#1673 of 5,720 In the World

Dakota State University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 2 17
1992 3 21
1993 5 21
1994 0 25
1995 9 27
1996 8 52
1997 6 45
1998 12 47
1999 10 57
2000 5 60
2001 12 55
2002 14 82
2003 8 68
2004 15 103
2005 15 124
2006 23 124
2007 21 136
2008 17 191
2009 23 184
2010 27 255
2011 37 278
2012 22 357
2013 40 371
2014 24 418
2015 25 394
2016 32 410
2017 28 420
2018 22 496
2019 20 496
2020 36 725
2021 26 627
2022 25 590
2023 21 583

The following table provides academic rankings for Dakota State University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 242 271 868
Creative Writing 324 364 926
Literature 397 439 1413
Aesthetics 439 487 1713
Art History 669 724 1790
Fashion Design 424 471 1924