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Davidson College ranked 360th in the United States, 1483rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 50 research topics. Davidson College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,669 academic publications and 48,113 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 105 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1483 of 14,131 In the World
#401 of 2,597 In North America
#360 of 2,496 In the United States
#11 of 65 In North Carolina
#639 of 1,244 For Political Economy
#662 of 4,103 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
#665 of 1,385 For Media Studies
#820 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#661 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 47 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Davidson College ranked 402nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1762nd in the World with 2,515 publications made and 32,325 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#402 of 1,728 In the United States
#449 of 1,819 In North America
#1762 of 7,020 In the World

Davidson College
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 21 37
1992 25 39
1993 29 41
1994 14 40
1995 24 44
1996 42 31
1997 39 65
1998 35 78
1999 42 92
2000 43 266
2001 66 188
2002 54 309
2003 54 656
2004 40 560
2005 60 612
2006 62 596
2007 74 794
2008 57 820
2009 76 978
2010 85 1073
2011 63 1114
2012 86 1227
2013 80 1477
2014 105 1502
2015 99 1477
2016 88 1574
2017 107 1567
2018 70 1745
2019 93 2179
2020 126 2371
2021 141 2804
2022 100 2631
2023 92 2679

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Political Economy 239 269 639
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 230 258 662
Media Studies 275 310 665
Classics and Ancient History 253 280 699
Gender Studies 366 403 823
Genealogy 340 373 877
Public Policy / Administration 306 340 883
Art History 355 391 927
Library and Information science 455 493 1339
Law 400 443 1392
Political Science 390 435 1478
History 383 427 1582
Sociology 468 515 1655
Demography 383 429 1683
Aesthetics 444 492 1735
Education Majors 561 612 1739
Linguistics 405 449 1863
Communications and Public Relations 592 646 1897
Philosophy 403 451 1922
Anthropology 609 668 2021
Archaeology 424 474 2045

Biology rankings

Davidson College ranked 552nd for Biology in the United States and 3135th in the World with 1,324 publications made and 22,776 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#552 of 1,582 In the United States
#604 of 1,668 In North America
#3135 of 6,770 In the World

Davidson College
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 10 43
1992 8 24
1993 7 39
1994 9 25
1995 7 38
1996 12 35
1997 15 55
1998 15 57
1999 18 64
2000 16 120
2001 36 147
2002 26 165
2003 29 298
2004 27 327
2005 35 330
2006 35 390
2007 47 453
2008 31 510
2009 40 571
2010 36 670
2011 38 734
2012 37 790
2013 44 950
2014 67 1065
2015 65 973
2016 45 1092
2017 53 1204
2018 59 1332
2019 62 1624
2020 76 1810
2021 88 2288
2022 66 2269
2023 74 2335

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Zoology 431 478 1944
Pharmacology 377 414 2072
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 448 498 2113
Neuroscience 554 606 2240
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 438 480 2297
Evolutionary Biology 508 559 2370
Genetics 519 569 2801
Paleontology 536 588 2885
Biochemistry 514 563 2968
Nanotechnology 425 474 2974
Botany 589 645 3321
Agricultural Science 615 676 3772
Immunology 709 761 3818

Environmental Science rankings

Davidson College ranked 515th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2911th in the World with 1,314 publications made and 17,610 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#515 of 1,598 In the United States
#567 of 1,687 In North America
#2911 of 6,798 In the World

Davidson College
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 6 23
1992 9 15
1993 8 29
1994 7 24
1995 9 28
1996 11 21
1997 18 43
1998 14 57
1999 21 48
2000 23 147
2001 32 104
2002 32 140
2003 31 216
2004 19 308
2005 35 306
2006 42 365
2007 42 448
2008 29 515
2009 47 567
2010 46 662
2011 35 699
2012 44 792
2013 51 953
2014 61 1064
2015 65 942
2016 53 970
2017 70 1039
2018 48 1145
2019 56 1364
2020 62 1593
2021 84 1952
2022 49 1769
2023 52 1908

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 448 498 2113
Geography and Cartography 448 498 2458
Paleontology 536 588 2885
Ecology 537 592 3018
Earth science and Geophysics 545 600 3104
Geology 576 632 3213
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 596 653 3603
Oceanography 642 707 3637
Agricultural Science 615 676 3772
Environmental Management 605 668 3881

Computer Science rankings

Davidson College ranked 520th for Computer Science in the United States and 2680th in the World with 1,180 publications made and 17,229 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#520 of 1,576 In the United States
#569 of 1,662 In North America
#2680 of 6,752 In the World

Davidson College
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 16 39
1992 4 28
1993 9 27
1994 11 17
1995 8 27
1996 13 29
1997 13 48
1998 14 42
1999 17 63
2000 14 111
2001 22 106
2002 13 156
2003 27 338
2004 33 246
2005 28 275
2006 23 280
2007 34 356
2008 31 394
2009 30 426
2010 22 511
2011 38 574
2012 33 633
2013 40 775
2014 47 794
2015 56 800
2016 42 868
2017 55 914
2018 46 1052
2019 49 1279
2020 61 1492
2021 97 1795
2022 57 1866
2023 57 1883

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 455 493 1339
Neuroscience 554 606 2240
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 438 480 2297
Cognitive Science 525 576 2449
Machine Learning 463 516 2837
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 511 564 2918
Computer Networking 532 590 3005
Cyber Security 611 671 3269
Telecommunications 558 613 3382
Computer Vision 582 639 3423

Engineering rankings

Davidson College ranked 536th for Engineering in the United States and 3279th in the World with 1,144 publications made and 16,160 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#536 of 1,518 In the United States
#590 of 1,602 In North America
#3279 of 6,684 In the World

Davidson College
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 10 17
1992 6 19
1993 8 31
1994 8 24
1995 11 33
1996 9 19
1997 14 35
1998 13 40
1999 9 45
2000 16 87
2001 25 62
2002 16 91
2003 25 172
2004 23 177
2005 29 216
2006 30 266
2007 33 304
2008 27 360
2009 29 419
2010 31 473
2011 30 538
2012 43 543
2013 35 706
2014 51 731
2015 48 705
2016 39 712
2017 52 738
2018 49 828
2019 62 1018
2020 78 1163
2021 90 1562
2022 57 1554
2023 45 1632

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 406 453 2228
Civil Engineering 456 508 2720
Structural Engineering 453 505 2807
Systems Engineering 498 550 2844
Mechanical Engineering 477 528 2845
Nanotechnology 425 474 2974
Computer Networking 532 590 3005
Optical Engineering 495 549 3080
Chemical Engineering 423 474 3132
Aerospace Engineering 578 632 3283
Telecommunications 558 613 3382
Materials Science 514 568 3396
Metallurgical Engineering 538 591 3493
Electrical Engineering 602 657 3856

Physics rankings

Davidson College ranked 504th for Physics in the United States and 3022nd in the World with 1,091 publications made and 15,651 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#504 of 1,485 In the United States
#558 of 1,569 In North America
#3022 of 6,603 In the World

Davidson College
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 12 18
1992 7 13
1993 6 23
1994 5 21
1995 8 30
1996 15 23
1997 17 40
1998 18 45
1999 13 41
2000 20 83
2001 21 89
2002 23 114
2003 19 334
2004 28 245
2005 33 278
2006 31 289
2007 35 317
2008 28 388
2009 30 416
2010 30 494
2011 24 525
2012 39 542
2013 37 686
2014 36 667
2015 41 668
2016 32 717
2017 53 680
2018 32 841
2019 62 1020
2020 69 1183
2021 71 1443
2022 48 1397
2023 43 1516

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 366 412 1939
Acoustical Engineering 406 453 2228
Condensed Matter Physics 330 375 2261
Astrophysics and Astronomy 531 584 2650
Nuclear Physics 495 546 2895
Nanotechnology 425 474 2974
Quantum and Particle physics 501 555 3005
Optical Engineering 495 549 3080
Materials Science 514 568 3396

Medicine rankings

Davidson College ranked 605th for Medicine in the United States and 2879th in the World with 964 publications made and 18,299 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#605 of 1,558 In the United States
#658 of 1,643 In North America
#2879 of 6,680 In the World

Davidson College
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 5 29
1992 6 24
1993 9 31
1994 6 24
1995 6 33
1996 8 33
1997 12 40
1998 10 46
1999 16 50
2000 9 112
2001 14 97
2002 16 108
2003 21 190
2004 15 212
2005 24 213
2006 22 270
2007 25 320
2008 24 404
2009 22 407
2010 27 466
2011 23 492
2012 33 613
2013 30 694
2014 43 803
2015 51 732
2016 39 844
2017 49 933
2018 39 1012
2019 43 1249
2020 69 1458
2021 75 1893
2022 50 1856
2023 58 1955

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Anesthesiology 320 354 1425
Gerontology 506 551 1654
Healthcare Management (MHA) 499 548 1834
Pharmacology 377 414 2072
Public Health 475 522 2079
Physical Therapy 543 592 2220
Health Science 714 764 2248
Nursing 641 696 2270
Psychiatry 576 627 2292
Clinical Psychology 710 769 2431
Surgery 539 582 2461
Anatomy and Physiology 620 672 3002
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 617 665 3130
Pathology 661 715 3411
Immunology 709 761 3818

Economics rankings

Davidson College ranked 349th for Economics in the United States and 1353rd in the World with 925 publications made and 16,783 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.

Economics ranking Location
#349 of 1,317 In the United States
#388 of 1,400 In North America
#1353 of 5,995 In the World

Davidson College
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 1 2
1992 1 10
1993 4 10
1994 1 12
1995 7 4
1996 11 6
1997 14 24
1998 11 21
1999 18 45
2000 20 113
2001 29 79
2002 25 129
2003 25 254
2004 27 279
2005 35 332
2006 23 341
2007 33 460
2008 23 503
2009 40 498
2010 35 605
2011 31 626
2012 49 699
2013 42 819
2014 50 849
2015 34 738
2016 36 769
2017 43 724
2018 32 822
2019 24 877
2020 41 979
2021 53 1139
2022 35 1044
2023 33 1046

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Economics 98 117 496
Political Economy 239 269 639
International Trade 172 199 836
Investment Banking and Stock trading 273 303 1135
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 285 318 1191
Finance 299 335 1261
Development Studies 394 434 1418

Chemistry rankings

Davidson College ranked 534th for Chemistry in the United States and 3319th in the World with 895 publications made and 14,860 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#534 of 1,407 In the United States
#586 of 1,488 In North America
#3319 of 6,447 In the World

Davidson College
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 11 35
1992 6 16
1993 7 21
1994 6 20
1995 6 29
1996 7 34
1997 14 42
1998 12 45
1999 15 46
2000 12 81
2001 31 115
2002 19 126
2003 24 171
2004 20 203
2005 27 245
2006 22 280
2007 29 303
2008 22 363
2009 29 397
2010 23 419
2011 18 497
2012 22 464
2013 25 572
2014 33 648
2015 35 601
2016 25 610
2017 36 671
2018 35 828
2019 58 976
2020 51 1110
2021 56 1364
2022 47 1417
2023 44 1507

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 514 563 2968
Nanotechnology 425 474 2974
Chemical Engineering 423 474 3132
Physical chemistry 477 530 3147
Materials Science 514 568 3396
Organic Chemistry 561 615 3511

Business rankings

Davidson College ranked 423rd for Business in the United States and 1879th in the World with 824 publications made and 14,513 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, International Business, Marketing, International Trade.

Business ranking Location
#423 of 1,334 In the United States
#469 of 1,412 In North America
#1879 of 6,187 In the World

Davidson College
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 3 9
1992 3 12
1993 5 12
1994 3 13
1995 7 7
1996 11 7
1997 15 27
1998 12 18
1999 15 46
2000 13 100
2001 22 91
2002 21 132
2003 24 256
2004 21 257
2005 29 299
2006 19 303
2007 27 416
2008 24 450
2009 34 455
2010 27 514
2011 22 543
2012 44 644
2013 38 721
2014 42 771
2015 29 736
2016 33 718
2017 30 681
2018 26 778
2019 25 874
2020 38 938
2021 56 1112
2022 27 1080
2023 25 1021

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Business 139 164 622
International Trade 172 199 836
Public Policy / Administration 306 340 883
Investment Banking and Stock trading 273 303 1135
Finance 299 335 1261
Accounting 368 405 1293
Marketing 450 494 2001
Management 539 590 2630

Psychology rankings

Davidson College ranked 587th for Psychology in the United States and 2303rd in the World with 815 publications made and 14,964 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#587 of 1,527 In the United States
#640 of 1,612 In North America
#2303 of 6,528 In the World

Davidson College
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 10 36
1992 4 28
1993 6 19
1994 7 29
1995 6 23
1996 9 32
1997 11 36
1998 9 49
1999 11 60
2000 8 108
2001 9 99
2002 18 101
2003 17 292
2004 11 215
2005 17 217
2006 17 238
2007 27 295
2008 15 312
2009 22 377
2010 17 436
2011 20 437
2012 32 483
2013 26 656
2014 32 659
2015 44 691
2016 36 851
2017 44 848
2018 37 930
2019 32 1141
2020 53 1296
2021 60 1567
2022 40 1593
2023 53 1567

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Child Psychology 550 600 1639
Education Majors 561 612 1739
Social Psychology 548 603 1879
Neuroscience 554 606 2240
Psychiatry 576 627 2292
Clinical Psychology 710 769 2431
Cognitive Science 525 576 2449

Mathematics rankings

Davidson College ranked 493rd for Mathematics in the United States and 2546th in the World with 716 publications made and 11,745 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#493 of 1,371 In the United States
#542 of 1,451 In North America
#2546 of 6,305 In the World

Davidson College
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 7 12
1992 5 7
1993 3 9
1994 4 9
1995 7 12
1996 5 8
1997 8 12
1998 3 11
1999 8 30
2000 12 64
2001 11 25
2002 13 70
2003 14 140
2004 20 128
2005 26 178
2006 18 199
2007 28 234
2008 17 285
2009 24 324
2010 19 355
2011 20 408
2012 32 444
2013 26 531
2014 37 583
2015 43 545
2016 29 587
2017 30 568
2018 27 653
2019 24 760
2020 38 888
2021 59 1084
2022 22 1035
2023 31 1014

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 285 318 1191
Math Teachers 473 512 1340
Statistics 507 556 2755

Art & Design rankings

Davidson College ranked 430th for Art & Design in the United States and 1692nd in the World with 591 publications made and 4,796 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#430 of 1,321 In the United States
#476 of 1,404 In North America
#1692 of 5,720 In the World

Davidson College
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 5 4
1992 5 13
1993 9 11
1994 1 8
1995 2 13
1996 4 7
1997 8 17
1998 10 19
1999 8 19
2000 10 49
2001 19 26
2002 15 72
2003 8 101
2004 10 75
2005 5 114
2006 13 98
2007 6 133
2008 18 121
2009 19 161
2010 23 162
2011 16 175
2012 16 204
2013 21 240
2014 16 233
2015 31 274
2016 22 266
2017 29 233
2018 23 264
2019 20 364
2020 34 443
2021 35 584
2022 28 559
2023 22 600

The following table provides academic rankings for Davidson College in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 355 391 927
Photography 288 325 1056
Creative Writing 381 425 1091
Literature 389 431 1393
Aesthetics 444 492 1735
Fashion Design 466 514 2113