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Drake University ranked 384th in the United States, 1583rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 58 research topics. Drake University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,235 academic publications and 58,540 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 124 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1583 of 14,131 In the World
#429 of 2,597 In North America
#384 of 2,496 In the United States
#4 of 39 In Iowa State
#1 of 4 In Des Moines
#587 of 1,024 For International Relations and Diplomacy
#639 of 1,011 For Special Education
#645 of 1,039 For Early Childhood Education
#703 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1084 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 55 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Drake University ranked 460th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2031st in the World with 2,534 publications made and 31,288 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#460 of 1,728 In the United States
#510 of 1,819 In North America
#2031 of 7,020 In the World

Drake University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 27 93
1992 32 136
1993 37 113
1994 47 93
1995 35 163
1996 34 182
1997 40 205
1998 37 196
1999 42 247
2000 32 327
2001 28 344
2002 27 372
2003 35 438
2004 40 423
2005 49 502
2006 41 581
2007 44 664
2008 57 794
2009 61 886
2010 71 1044
2011 73 1041
2012 105 1216
2013 97 1297
2014 101 1394
2015 81 1383
2016 85 1351
2017 106 1452
2018 107 1471
2019 129 1713
2020 114 1885
2021 101 2218
2022 100 2049
2023 96 2002

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 214 242 587
Special Education 273 300 639
Early Childhood Education 302 331 645
International Law 223 253 732
Human Rights Law 227 259 746
Criminology and Criminal Justice 383 421 809
Media Studies 345 383 810
Intellectual Property and Patent Law 235 267 898
Political Economy 328 365 908
Education Majors 356 392 1036
Gender Studies 450 490 1037
Public Policy / Administration 355 393 1058
Communications and Public Relations 376 417 1066
Art History 456 500 1178
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 437 479 1344
Law 437 481 1523
Anthropology 473 525 1528
Sociology 439 485 1548
Library and Information science 537 578 1592
Political Science 444 491 1694
Classics and Ancient History 559 603 1783
Linguistics 422 468 1949
Aesthetics 514 569 2031
Philosophy 435 484 2098
History 572 626 2451
Archaeology 560 616 2681
Demography 603 655 2749

Computer Science rankings

Drake University ranked 444th for Computer Science in the United States and 2331st in the World with 1,536 publications made and 26,729 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#444 of 1,576 In the United States
#492 of 1,662 In North America
#2331 of 6,752 In the World

Drake University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 22 129
1992 26 142
1993 20 138
1994 24 119
1995 16 150
1996 31 187
1997 22 223
1998 18 198
1999 32 249
2000 26 362
2001 19 355
2002 17 353
2003 28 451
2004 25 446
2005 31 507
2006 26 587
2007 32 603
2008 42 693
2009 32 754
2010 46 939
2011 43 871
2012 55 944
2013 49 960
2014 51 1061
2015 51 1110
2016 45 1082
2017 73 1216
2018 57 1219
2019 92 1353
2020 69 1574
2021 62 1780
2022 69 1618
2023 51 1658

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

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 341 380 1301
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 289 319 1343
Library and Information science 537 578 1592
Management Information Systems 441 487 1978
Neuroscience 491 537 2016
Data Science 431 481 2129
Machine Learning 377 422 2288
Cyber Security 428 476 2341
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 408 456 2400
Cognitive Science 520 571 2413
Computer Vision 419 468 2579
Computer Networking 483 537 2776
Telecommunications 456 508 2833

Biology rankings

Drake University ranked 503rd for Biology in the United States and 2891st in the World with 1,498 publications made and 28,742 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology.

Biology ranking Location
#503 of 1,582 In the United States
#555 of 1,668 In North America
#2891 of 6,770 In the World

Drake University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 20 132
1992 21 153
1993 15 141
1994 30 142
1995 16 174
1996 23 196
1997 26 254
1998 20 205
1999 25 263
2000 27 347
2001 24 329
2002 13 359
2003 20 398
2004 21 454
2005 34 524
2006 23 608
2007 37 648
2008 40 777
2009 42 855
2010 48 967
2011 53 982
2012 59 1095
2013 64 1166
2014 60 1203
2015 50 1218
2016 52 1232
2017 78 1391
2018 61 1251
2019 92 1517
2020 65 1622
2021 64 1887
2022 56 1851
2023 51 1763

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

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 289 319 1343
Pharmacology 295 328 1550
Virology 360 394 1901
Neuroscience 491 537 2016
Oncology and Cancer research 474 513 2533
Biotechnology 414 455 2618
Evolutionary Biology 555 610 2662
Genetics 503 552 2700
Biochemistry 479 528 2764
Zoology 602 655 2779
Microbiology 445 489 2800
Immunology 521 564 2817
Nanotechnology 406 454 2870
Paleontology 616 672 3261
Agricultural Science 521 579 3283
Botany 635 694 3566

Chemistry rankings

Drake University ranked 402nd for Chemistry in the United States and 2555th in the World with 1,491 publications made and 28,059 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#402 of 1,407 In the United States
#451 of 1,488 In North America
#2555 of 6,447 In the World

Drake University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 21 168
1992 17 195
1993 12 150
1994 28 164
1995 14 199
1996 26 210
1997 33 279
1998 21 209
1999 35 296
2000 26 362
2001 29 369
2002 25 389
2003 21 394
2004 27 440
2005 32 560
2006 45 551
2007 35 576
2008 43 788
2009 65 905
2010 56 858
2011 64 897
2012 58 1011
2013 58 1132
2014 51 1132
2015 51 1203
2016 52 1081
2017 81 1283
2018 54 1123
2019 74 1341
2020 56 1404
2021 51 1732
2022 37 1640
2023 32 1607

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

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computational Chemistry 219 247 1130
Pharmacy 275 309 1477
Organic Chemistry 377 425 2480
Biochemistry 479 528 2764
Physical chemistry 408 458 2794
Nanotechnology 406 454 2870
Materials Science 439 492 2988
Chemical Engineering 449 501 3329

Medicine rankings

Drake University ranked 494th for Medicine in the United States and 2387th in the World with 1,457 publications made and 24,471 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Pharmacology.

Medicine ranking Location
#494 of 1,558 In the United States
#542 of 1,643 In North America
#2387 of 6,680 In the World

Drake University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 16 116
1992 17 140
1993 20 129
1994 32 133
1995 21 163
1996 16 168
1997 18 196
1998 19 186
1999 17 241
2000 21 262
2001 15 264
2002 16 283
2003 24 343
2004 20 343
2005 23 381
2006 24 462
2007 35 499
2008 39 639
2009 41 688
2010 46 778
2011 47 845
2012 47 904
2013 51 993
2014 62 1032
2015 40 1070
2016 46 1078
2017 70 1133
2018 70 1039
2019 97 1297
2020 78 1473
2021 79 1777
2022 65 1748
2023 60 1689

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

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Health Science 367 400 1141
Family medicine 322 347 1173
Critical Care Nursing 340 369 1408
Nursing 420 461 1444
Pharmacy 275 309 1477
Clinical Psychology 487 533 1518
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 463 505 1530
Pharmacology 295 328 1550
Healthcare Management (MHA) 448 492 1559
Anesthesiology 359 393 1614
Gerontology 546 593 1819
Psychiatry 477 522 1899
Virology 360 394 1901
Physical Therapy 491 537 1970
Cardiology 405 445 1975
Surgery 531 574 2439
Anatomy and Physiology 517 564 2445
Public Health 568 619 2518
Oncology and Cancer research 474 513 2533
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 513 556 2552
Pathology 533 581 2783
Immunology 521 564 2817

Physics rankings

Drake University ranked 419th for Physics in the United States and 2535th in the World with 1,457 publications made and 25,605 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Atomic and Molecular physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#419 of 1,485 In the United States
#467 of 1,569 In North America
#2535 of 6,603 In the World

Drake University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 18 152
1992 21 130
1993 20 188
1994 22 141
1995 17 186
1996 34 203
1997 38 254
1998 22 196
1999 34 285
2000 27 320
2001 30 316
2002 25 370
2003 20 399
2004 26 387
2005 36 554
2006 45 519
2007 32 593
2008 35 711
2009 54 843
2010 47 861
2011 42 850
2012 49 977
2013 48 1075
2014 53 1136
2015 59 1129
2016 41 1016
2017 67 1217
2018 47 1170
2019 63 1372
2020 59 1442
2021 58 1712
2022 45 1575
2023 32 1561

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

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 159 184 659
Nuclear Physics 252 285 1311
Quantum and Particle physics 379 425 2307
Optical Engineering 367 413 2350
Astrophysics and Astronomy 492 544 2506
Acoustical Engineering 504 558 2783
Nanotechnology 406 454 2870
Materials Science 439 492 2988

Engineering rankings

Drake University ranked 447th for Engineering in the United States and 2815th in the World with 1,417 publications made and 24,370 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#447 of 1,518 In the United States
#499 of 1,602 In North America
#2815 of 6,684 In the World

Drake University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 17 131
1992 17 115
1993 17 167
1994 25 123
1995 15 177
1996 32 189
1997 31 234
1998 24 177
1999 33 264
2000 28 311
2001 28 297
2002 22 370
2003 18 371
2004 22 353
2005 31 453
2006 40 492
2007 41 509
2008 33 631
2009 44 784
2010 36 803
2011 46 838
2012 49 910
2013 50 955
2014 55 1078
2015 54 1079
2016 42 1016
2017 67 1174
2018 47 1200
2019 66 1351
2020 62 1422
2021 61 1719
2022 53 1553
2023 36 1538

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

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Electrical Engineering 328 374 2292
Optical Engineering 367 413 2350
Biotechnology 414 455 2618
Mechanical Engineering 442 493 2654
Structural Engineering 450 502 2773
Computer Networking 483 537 2776
Acoustical Engineering 504 558 2783
Telecommunications 456 508 2833
Nanotechnology 406 454 2870
Systems Engineering 509 562 2948
Aerospace Engineering 506 559 2970
Materials Science 439 492 2988
Electronic Engineering 426 479 3078
Metallurgical Engineering 479 531 3210
Chemical Engineering 449 501 3329

Psychology rankings

Drake University ranked 471st for Psychology in the United States and 1844th in the World with 1,336 publications made and 21,921 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#471 of 1,527 In the United States
#518 of 1,612 In North America
#1844 of 6,528 In the World

Drake University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 8 90
1992 12 90
1993 23 112
1994 24 97
1995 17 151
1996 21 156
1997 18 188
1998 13 179
1999 12 225
2000 23 232
2001 14 256
2002 14 259
2003 17 288
2004 22 304
2005 21 357
2006 20 381
2007 34 460
2008 38 549
2009 27 624
2010 42 765
2011 32 789
2012 48 814
2013 51 928
2014 60 1004
2015 52 976
2016 46 971
2017 64 1024
2018 69 1006
2019 72 1223
2020 66 1334
2021 66 1636
2022 57 1559
2023 56 1491

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

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Special Education 273 300 639
Sexology 403 442 919
Education Majors 356 392 1036
Social Psychology 455 502 1482
Child Psychology 507 557 1500
Clinical Psychology 487 533 1518
Psychiatry 477 522 1899
Neuroscience 491 537 2016
Cognitive Science 520 571 2413

Environmental Science rankings

Drake University ranked 611th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3354th in the World with 1,105 publications made and 13,740 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#611 of 1,598 In the United States
#669 of 1,687 In North America
#3354 of 6,798 In the World

Drake University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 6 49
1992 13 64
1993 13 43
1994 16 33
1995 10 75
1996 14 95
1997 13 99
1998 14 103
1999 14 107
2000 8 108
2001 15 136
2002 12 166
2003 17 161
2004 20 206
2005 32 240
2006 20 310
2007 25 323
2008 32 428
2009 30 517
2010 30 569
2011 24 581
2012 53 702
2013 46 746
2014 48 792
2015 45 756
2016 42 772
2017 52 894
2018 40 858
2019 62 983
2020 44 1110
2021 47 1297
2022 45 1249
2023 49 1153

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

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 565 621 3067
Paleontology 616 672 3261
Agricultural Science 521 579 3283
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 561 617 3426
Ecology 628 690 3484
Geology 653 713 3569
Environmental Management 599 662 3846
Oceanography 710 777 4074

Mathematics rankings

Drake University ranked 411th for Mathematics in the United States and 2156th in the World with 1,047 publications made and 15,553 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.

Mathematics ranking Location
#411 of 1,371 In the United States
#457 of 1,451 In North America
#2156 of 6,305 In the World

Drake University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 9 59
1992 13 48
1993 20 59
1994 26 46
1995 10 70
1996 20 93
1997 20 85
1998 12 109
1999 19 112
2000 23 153
2001 15 195
2002 9 160
2003 17 219
2004 15 258
2005 20 261
2006 24 313
2007 22 351
2008 31 416
2009 18 422
2010 27 517
2011 20 522
2012 30 525
2013 38 612
2014 41 574
2015 34 615
2016 34 685
2017 50 686
2018 48 787
2019 59 864
2020 55 1009
2021 53 1110
2022 44 1121
2023 39 1031

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

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 250 278 746
Math Teachers 344 376 942
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 318 353 1344
Statistics 392 437 2085

Business rankings

Drake University ranked 456th for Business in the United States and 2015th in the World with 960 publications made and 15,129 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#456 of 1,334 In the United States
#502 of 1,412 In North America
#2015 of 6,187 In the World

Drake University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 11 28
1992 9 36
1993 12 48
1994 16 42
1995 15 63
1996 13 82
1997 13 80
1998 13 83
1999 19 113
2000 13 108
2001 12 157
2002 12 178
2003 18 185
2004 11 199
2005 32 265
2006 16 305
2007 21 344
2008 28 408
2009 16 438
2010 28 517
2011 24 520
2012 40 594
2013 26 659
2014 48 705
2015 26 703
2016 30 637
2017 44 734
2018 33 722
2019 45 799
2020 42 869
2021 44 998
2022 45 938
2023 38 934

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

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 250 278 746
Public Policy / Administration 355 393 1058
Advertising 364 399 1190
Accounting 442 482 1613
Marketing 407 449 1756
Finance 446 490 1974
Management Information Systems 441 487 1978
Management 451 497 2177

Economics rankings

Drake University ranked 424th for Economics in the United States and 1703rd in the World with 909 publications made and 10,193 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#424 of 1,317 In the United States
#467 of 1,400 In North America
#1703 of 5,995 In the World

Drake University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 9 22
1992 14 23
1993 17 33
1994 19 33
1995 10 35
1996 6 56
1997 13 64
1998 13 67
1999 17 87
2000 17 89
2001 8 136
2002 10 109
2003 19 138
2004 14 131
2005 22 169
2006 12 212
2007 19 215
2008 24 258
2009 12 292
2010 26 348
2011 27 317
2012 37 411
2013 37 424
2014 47 452
2015 25 463
2016 29 459
2017 41 489
2018 43 506
2019 52 599
2020 43 679
2021 44 772
2022 35 747
2023 43 737

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

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 214 242 587
Actuarial Science 250 278 746
Political Economy 328 365 908
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 318 353 1344
Development Studies 464 508 1729
Finance 446 490 1974

Art & Design rankings

Drake University ranked 437th for Art & Design in the United States and 1732nd in the World with 522 publications made and 5,238 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#437 of 1,321 In the United States
#485 of 1,404 In North America
#1732 of 5,720 In the World

Drake University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 7 23
1992 10 33
1993 7 38
1994 9 20
1995 6 39
1996 12 43
1997 12 42
1998 12 48
1999 7 43
2000 3 56
2001 7 68
2002 8 74
2003 7 74
2004 4 62
2005 5 89
2006 6 99
2007 8 107
2008 11 125
2009 11 134
2010 12 153
2011 10 197
2012 22 257
2013 17 225
2014 18 247
2015 15 224
2016 17 232
2017 19 234
2018 24 246
2019 28 305
2020 22 293
2021 21 355
2022 22 312
2023 19 339

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

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Music 260 289 811
Art History 456 500 1178
Multimedia 341 380 1301
Literature 399 442 1417
Fashion Design 418 465 1902
Aesthetics 514 569 2031