Drake University ranked 388th in the United States, 1606th in the global 2025 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 4,772 academic publications and 86,012 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 132 notable alumni.
Drake University ranked 455th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2143rd in the World with 2,843 publications made and 46,109 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Drake University ranked 444th for Computer Science in the United States and 2365th in the World with 1,687 publications made and 38,888 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 2257th in the World with 1,647 publications made and 37,497 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Pharmacology.
Drake University ranked 419th for Chemistry in the United States and 2700th in the World with 1,643 publications made and 36,408 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Physical chemistry.
Drake University ranked 516th for Biology in the United States and 3047th in the World with 1,637 publications made and 36,376 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology.
Drake University ranked 432nd for Physics in the United States and 2671st in the World with 1,615 publications made and 32,159 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Atomic and Molecular physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
Drake University ranked 470th for Engineering in the United States and 2961st in the World with 1,587 publications made and 31,200 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Drake University ranked 442nd for Psychology in the United States and 1803rd in the World with 1,477 publications made and 32,276 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Drake University ranked 618th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3496th in the World with 1,230 publications made and 19,328 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Drake University ranked 385th for Mathematics in the United States and 2014th in the World with 1,124 publications made and 25,151 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.
Drake University ranked 420th for Business in the United States and 1951st in the World with 1,063 publications made and 22,799 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Drake University ranked 390th for Economics in the United States and 1651st in the World with 1,005 publications made and 17,862 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Political Economy.
Drake University ranked 466th for Art & Design in the United States and 1939th in the World with 576 publications made and 8,238 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.
