Drexel University ranked 105th in the United States, 258th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 227 research topics. Drexel University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 76,029 academic publications and 2,530,779 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 132 notable alumni.
Drexel University ranked 114th for Biology in the United States and 343rd in the World with 41,408 publications made and 1,603,544 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Drexel University ranked 102nd for Medicine in the United States and 282nd in the World with 39,951 publications made and 1,271,895 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
Drexel University ranked 83rd for Engineering in the United States and 291st in the World with 33,328 publications made and 1,297,298 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Drexel University ranked 106th for Chemistry in the United States and 344th in the World with 32,246 publications made and 1,363,091 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Drexel University ranked 103rd for Computer Science in the United States and 291st in the World with 31,859 publications made and 1,073,617 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Drexel University ranked 118th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 397th in the World with 30,613 publications made and 919,331 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Drexel University ranked 86th for Physics in the United States and 299th in the World with 30,583 publications made and 1,249,208 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Drexel University ranked 96th for Psychology in the United States and 219th in the World with 23,797 publications made and 798,327 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Drexel University ranked 129th for Environmental Science in the United States and 463rd in the World with 22,998 publications made and 816,935 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Drexel University ranked 113th for Mathematics in the United States and 331st in the World with 14,668 publications made and 488,109 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Drexel University ranked 93rd for Business in the United States and 249th in the World with 12,599 publications made and 416,320 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Drexel University ranked 102nd for Economics in the United States and 273rd in the World with 9,175 publications made and 292,004 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Drexel University ranked 105th for Art & Design in the United States and 351st in the World with 5,600 publications made and 120,797 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.
