Drexel University ranked 106th in the United States, 260th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 225 research topics. Drexel University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 71,034 academic publications and 2,393,155 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 126 notable alumni.
Drexel University ranked 115th for Biology in the United States and 345th in the World with 38,998 publications made and 1,514,011 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Drexel University ranked 103rd for Medicine in the United States and 285th in the World with 37,485 publications made and 1,201,176 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
Drexel University ranked 87th for Engineering in the United States and 298th in the World with 31,354 publications made and 1,228,255 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Drexel University ranked 109th for Chemistry in the United States and 354th in the World with 30,544 publications made and 1,288,668 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Drexel University ranked 106th for Computer Science in the United States and 301st in the World with 29,989 publications made and 1,017,091 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Drexel University ranked 87th for Physics in the United States and 308th in the World with 28,924 publications made and 1,183,960 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Drexel University ranked 121st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 410th in the World with 28,673 publications made and 864,133 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Drexel University ranked 99th for Psychology in the United States and 225th in the World with 22,155 publications made and 753,190 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Drexel University ranked 132nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 464th in the World with 21,621 publications made and 774,693 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Drexel University ranked 113th for Mathematics in the United States and 335th in the World with 14,005 publications made and 467,529 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Drexel University ranked 96th for Business in the United States and 257th in the World with 11,862 publications made and 394,380 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Drexel University ranked 107th for Economics in the United States and 278th in the World with 8,670 publications made and 273,541 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Drexel University ranked 113th for Art & Design in the United States and 374th in the World with 5,151 publications made and 113,880 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.
