Drake University ranked 396th in the United States, 1617th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 61 research topics. Drake University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,973 academic publications and 89,707 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 142 notable alumni.
Drake University ranked 447th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2133rd in the World with 2,978 publications made and 48,380 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Drake University ranked 444th for Computer Science in the United States and 2406th in the World with 1,734 publications made and 40,309 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cyber Security.
Drake University ranked 448th for Medicine in the United States and 2292nd in the World with 1,705 publications made and 39,185 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Pharmacology.
Drake University ranked 512th for Biology in the United States and 3074th in the World with 1,697 publications made and 37,986 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology.
Drake University ranked 420th for Chemistry in the United States and 2748th in the World with 1,671 publications made and 37,506 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Physical chemistry.
Drake University ranked 437th for Physics in the United States and 2712th in the World with 1,641 publications made and 33,141 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Atomic and Molecular physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
Drake University ranked 471st for Engineering in the United States and 2999th in the World with 1,628 publications made and 32,306 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Drake University ranked 440th for Psychology in the United States and 1829th in the World with 1,522 publications made and 33,874 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Drake University ranked 612th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3510th in the World with 1,284 publications made and 20,349 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Drake University ranked 387th for Mathematics in the United States and 2059th in the World with 1,144 publications made and 26,179 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.
Drake University ranked 408th for Business in the United States and 1949th in the World with 1,103 publications made and 23,950 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
Drake University ranked 390th for Economics in the United States and 1689th in the World with 1,036 publications made and 16,604 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Drake University ranked 465th for Art & Design in the United States and 1971st in the World with 587 publications made and 8,616 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
