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Elon University ranked 400th in the United States, 1647th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 48 research topics. Elon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,696 academic publications and 41,442 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 24 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1647 of 14,131 In the World
#445 of 2,597 In North America
#400 of 2,496 In the United States
#13 of 65 In North Carolina
#519 of 1,024 For International Relations and Diplomacy
#564 of 1,145 For Sports / Exercise science
#583 of 1,510 For Journalism and Digital Media
#1628 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#786 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 45 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Elon University ranked 467th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2072nd in the World with 2,832 publications made and 29,038 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#467 of 1,728 In the United States
#518 of 1,819 In North America
#2072 of 7,020 In the World

Elon University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 5 3
1992 5 5
1993 6 4
1994 10 11
1995 5 10
1996 12 13
1997 18 31
1998 9 22
1999 8 23
2000 9 35
2001 21 49
2002 33 44
2003 36 75
2004 45 98
2005 42 111
2006 42 113
2007 52 214
2008 65 267
2009 87 408
2010 82 454
2011 101 639
2012 118 827
2013 121 946
2014 139 1077
2015 155 1265
2016 182 1556
2017 208 1548
2018 199 1954
2019 198 2483
2020 230 2810
2021 183 3833
2022 158 3747
2023 170 3927

The following table provides academic rankings for Elon 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 191 216 519
Sports / Exercise science 185 211 564
Journalism and Digital Media 178 204 583
Media Studies 244 277 586
Early Childhood Education 347 379 761
Education Majors 283 314 773
Communications and Public Relations 291 324 794
Broadcast Journalism 258 289 809
Military science 367 399 810
Intellectual Property and Patent Law 228 259 846
Human Rights Law 260 294 910
Genealogy 362 396 947
Radio and Television broadcasting 271 301 973
Gender Studies 443 483 1025
Political Economy 384 427 1080
Public Policy / Administration 379 418 1123
Criminology and Criminal Justice 495 539 1136
Art History 464 508 1194
Anthropology 407 450 1296
Sociology 403 448 1419
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 465 509 1437
Law 414 457 1445
Classics and Ancient History 510 552 1586
Political Science 419 466 1596
Library and Information science 565 606 1692
Aesthetics 453 501 1764
History 494 546 2136
Demography 503 552 2222
Linguistics 467 515 2228
Archaeology 477 528 2320
Philosophy 521 575 2524

Psychology rankings

Elon University ranked 448th for Psychology in the United States and 1743rd in the World with 1,638 publications made and 23,195 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#448 of 1,527 In the United States
#494 of 1,612 In North America
#1743 of 6,528 In the World

Elon University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 0 0
1992 2 3
1993 2 4
1994 5 7
1995 0 5
1996 4 2
1997 5 11
1998 2 6
1999 1 10
2000 7 9
2001 10 16
2002 15 14
2003 12 38
2004 27 49
2005 17 71
2006 21 74
2007 29 135
2008 37 182
2009 44 267
2010 40 327
2011 56 431
2012 63 541
2013 65 646
2014 67 747
2015 90 938
2016 124 1184
2017 118 1184
2018 129 1550
2019 128 1924
2020 160 2110
2021 108 2777
2022 110 2769
2023 115 2879

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

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Education Majors 283 314 773
Sexology 404 444 933
Child Psychology 471 520 1363
Social Psychology 462 511 1540
Clinical Psychology 515 561 1604
Neuroscience 450 493 1832
Psychiatry 531 580 2111
Cognitive Science 519 570 2412

Computer Science rankings

Elon University ranked 530th for Computer Science in the United States and 2737th in the World with 1,554 publications made and 20,401 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cognitive Science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#530 of 1,576 In the United States
#579 of 1,662 In North America
#2737 of 6,752 In the World

Elon University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 2 1
1992 3 3
1993 5 3
1994 4 5
1995 6 10
1996 3 6
1997 8 20
1998 2 14
1999 3 14
2000 6 23
2001 10 25
2002 13 26
2003 13 44
2004 25 63
2005 25 81
2006 27 81
2007 27 154
2008 41 185
2009 43 284
2010 45 311
2011 57 428
2012 56 528
2013 63 599
2014 79 735
2015 86 916
2016 94 1042
2017 117 1061
2018 122 1376
2019 112 1669
2020 134 1985
2021 108 2542
2022 96 2615
2023 86 2641

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

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 340 379 1299
Human-Computer Interaction 313 353 1648
Library and Information science 565 606 1692
Data Science 386 430 1773
Management Information Systems 415 460 1820
Neuroscience 450 493 1832
Software Engineering 367 411 1836
Cognitive Science 519 570 2412
Cyber Security 504 557 2717
Computer Networking 557 616 3113
Machine Learning 519 572 3113
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 581 638 3254
Computer Vision 660 720 3870
Telecommunications 721 784 4198

Medicine rankings

Elon University ranked 493rd for Medicine in the United States and 2382nd in the World with 1,552 publications made and 21,292 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Health Science.

Medicine ranking Location
#493 of 1,558 In the United States
#541 of 1,643 In North America
#2382 of 6,680 In the World

Elon University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 1 0
1992 2 5
1993 1 2
1994 1 7
1995 3 8
1996 7 7
1997 1 18
1998 4 16
1999 1 18
2000 5 27
2001 13 21
2002 15 29
2003 20 51
2004 22 55
2005 26 85
2006 25 92
2007 40 172
2008 33 173
2009 44 311
2010 34 335
2011 49 486
2012 51 593
2013 61 707
2014 64 733
2015 87 900
2016 114 1130
2017 120 1199
2018 118 1452
2019 107 1725
2020 151 2027
2021 113 2573
2022 99 2649
2023 100 2674

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

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 185 211 564
Sports Medicine 227 260 768
Physical Therapy 250 283 963
Health Science 363 396 1128
Audiology 355 393 1241
Gerontology 398 439 1281
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 447 488 1457
Clinical Psychology 515 561 1604
Nursing 484 531 1708
Family medicine 475 513 1797
Anatomy and Physiology 399 438 1875
Healthcare Management (MHA) 527 579 1958
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 403 443 1966
Public Health 471 518 2071
Psychiatry 531 580 2111
Surgery 495 536 2296
Cardiology 478 521 2460
Anesthesiology 504 548 2461
Pathology 480 527 2544
Virology 496 535 2800
Oncology and Cancer research 509 552 2831
Immunology 605 652 3267

Biology rankings

Elon University ranked 592nd for Biology in the United States and 3309th in the World with 1,388 publications made and 21,702 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#592 of 1,582 In the United States
#644 of 1,668 In North America
#3309 of 6,770 In the World

Elon University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 0 0
1992 2 6
1993 2 4
1994 1 7
1995 2 8
1996 5 7
1997 6 18
1998 6 14
1999 1 19
2000 7 19
2001 6 24
2002 10 31
2003 20 71
2004 22 67
2005 14 94
2006 17 92
2007 30 212
2008 31 197
2009 41 340
2010 44 379
2011 42 471
2012 57 643
2013 52 757
2014 71 849
2015 75 1002
2016 94 1170
2017 112 1184
2018 110 1489
2019 89 1747
2020 131 2066
2021 92 2535
2022 93 2610
2023 89 2650

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

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 450 493 1832
Evolutionary Biology 542 596 2611
Virology 496 535 2800
Oncology and Cancer research 509 552 2831
Agricultural Science 482 539 3092
Nanotechnology 444 495 3131
Botany 575 631 3247
Immunology 605 652 3267
Paleontology 625 682 3331
Nutrition and Food Science 456 504 3367
Genetics 661 713 3495
Biochemistry 640 694 3574

Environmental Science rankings

Elon University ranked 551st for Environmental Science in the United States and 3094th in the World with 1,268 publications made and 16,690 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#551 of 1,598 In the United States
#605 of 1,687 In North America
#3094 of 6,798 In the World

Elon University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 4 1
1992 1 3
1993 1 2
1994 0 4
1995 2 1
1996 2 8
1997 9 14
1998 6 5
1999 3 12
2000 2 14
2001 10 21
2002 10 27
2003 16 64
2004 18 70
2005 15 69
2006 20 75
2007 34 161
2008 31 152
2009 43 249
2010 40 298
2011 49 344
2012 63 495
2013 49 592
2014 64 644
2015 71 709
2016 71 874
2017 89 855
2018 100 1083
2019 81 1320
2020 110 1531
2021 81 2011
2022 70 2043
2023 76 2123

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

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 518 573 2882
Oceanography 501 560 2884
Ecology 546 602 3045
Agricultural Science 482 539 3092
Paleontology 625 682 3331
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 567 623 3473
Environmental Management 541 603 3489
Geology 636 695 3494

Business rankings

Elon University ranked 442nd for Business in the United States and 1952nd in the World with 1,146 publications made and 13,447 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#442 of 1,334 In the United States
#488 of 1,412 In North America
#1952 of 6,187 In the World

Elon University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 1 0
1992 1 2
1993 4 3
1994 2 4
1995 1 7
1996 0 8
1997 5 12
1998 3 8
1999 0 7
2000 1 20
2001 7 17
2002 12 16
2003 15 24
2004 21 50
2005 22 46
2006 19 56
2007 30 96
2008 28 120
2009 28 157
2010 40 196
2011 46 279
2012 55 345
2013 48 401
2014 70 462
2015 69 590
2016 68 653
2017 92 683
2018 76 910
2019 89 1122
2020 107 1358
2021 64 1841
2022 57 1809
2023 54 1962

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

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Advertising 289 319 896
Public Policy / Administration 379 418 1123
Investment Banking and Stock trading 345 382 1605
Marketing 392 434 1705
Accounting 478 521 1756
Management Information Systems 415 460 1820
Finance 443 487 1961
Management 499 549 2424

Engineering rankings

Elon University ranked 570th for Engineering in the United States and 3494th in the World with 1,076 publications made and 14,493 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#570 of 1,518 In the United States
#625 of 1,602 In North America
#3494 of 6,684 In the World

Elon University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 1 0
1992 1 3
1993 0 4
1994 0 4
1995 5 2
1996 3 6
1997 5 12
1998 4 8
1999 4 8
2000 6 20
2001 13 21
2002 14 33
2003 13 81
2004 16 97
2005 17 104
2006 17 82
2007 21 104
2008 25 132
2009 39 199
2010 31 208
2011 40 297
2012 51 326
2013 47 419
2014 67 469
2015 71 638
2016 65 733
2017 84 802
2018 69 953
2019 76 1203
2020 73 1376
2021 69 1719
2022 49 1712
2023 64 1649

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

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 313 353 1648
Systems Engineering 461 512 2571
Aerospace Engineering 469 522 2773
Acoustical Engineering 502 555 2778
Mechanical Engineering 502 555 2973
Civil Engineering 494 547 3004
Computer Networking 557 616 3113
Nanotechnology 444 495 3131
Structural Engineering 536 590 3252
Chemical Engineering 448 500 3310
Optical Engineering 652 708 3744
Materials Science 606 662 3814
Telecommunications 721 784 4198
Electrical Engineering 686 743 4201
Metallurgical Engineering 706 762 4214

Mathematics rankings

Elon University ranked 470th for Mathematics in the United States and 2407th in the World with 1,008 publications made and 14,101 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#470 of 1,371 In the United States
#519 of 1,451 In North America
#2407 of 6,305 In the World

Elon University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 1 0
1992 1 5
1993 5 1
1994 3 6
1995 2 7
1996 1 7
1997 4 14
1998 3 8
1999 1 9
2000 2 10
2001 4 4
2002 9 20
2003 9 35
2004 14 52
2005 20 63
2006 22 66
2007 28 88
2008 26 97
2009 26 154
2010 15 168
2011 43 250
2012 36 294
2013 47 382
2014 38 477
2015 56 493
2016 75 706
2017 81 680
2018 70 870
2019 62 1099
2020 104 1355
2021 67 1731
2022 60 1712
2023 57 1825

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

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 309 340 842
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 533 584 2473
Statistics 519 568 2801

Physics rankings

Elon University ranked 589th for Physics in the United States and 3461st in the World with 981 publications made and 13,801 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#589 of 1,485 In the United States
#645 of 1,569 In North America
#3461 of 6,603 In the World

Elon University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 2 0
1992 0 3
1993 4 7
1994 2 6
1995 4 7
1996 3 11
1997 4 16
1998 4 14
1999 1 8
2000 4 24
2001 11 21
2002 17 60
2003 20 144
2004 15 157
2005 17 159
2006 15 104
2007 17 140
2008 22 125
2009 32 188
2010 27 188
2011 35 271
2012 47 305
2013 44 372
2014 55 422
2015 54 564
2016 56 668
2017 77 682
2018 73 846
2019 55 1060
2020 81 1251
2021 67 1573
2022 43 1523
2023 58 1547

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

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 502 555 2778
Astrophysics and Astronomy 601 657 2956
Nanotechnology 444 495 3131
Quantum and Particle physics 593 650 3425
Optical Engineering 652 708 3744
Materials Science 606 662 3814

Economics rankings

Elon University ranked 406th for Economics in the United States and 1606th in the World with 976 publications made and 12,856 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#406 of 1,317 In the United States
#449 of 1,400 In North America
#1606 of 5,995 In the World

Elon University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 0 0
1992 1 4
1993 3 2
1994 2 7
1995 2 7
1996 4 8
1997 4 18
1998 1 8
1999 1 9
2000 2 25
2001 4 15
2002 6 20
2003 10 24
2004 12 30
2005 12 52
2006 18 43
2007 16 54
2008 16 78
2009 26 104
2010 29 152
2011 40 195
2012 42 233
2013 54 309
2014 50 349
2015 50 422
2016 72 564
2017 70 603
2018 69 776
2019 65 924
2020 82 1133
2021 70 1548
2022 59 1498
2023 69 1558

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

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 191 216 519
Political Economy 384 427 1080
Development Studies 349 386 1234
Investment Banking and Stock trading 345 382 1605
Finance 443 487 1961
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 533 584 2473

Art & Design rankings

Elon University ranked 423rd for Art & Design in the United States and 1679th in the World with 680 publications made and 6,059 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, 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
#423 of 1,321 In the United States
#469 of 1,404 In North America
#1679 of 5,720 In the World

Elon University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 3 0
1992 2 0
1993 2 3
1994 3 0
1995 1 1
1996 2 1
1997 6 3
1998 3 4
1999 3 2
2000 2 9
2001 3 28
2002 8 13
2003 6 10
2004 7 22
2005 8 23
2006 11 19
2007 11 37
2008 18 45
2009 15 72
2010 25 70
2011 31 133
2012 30 162
2013 21 180
2014 46 201
2015 40 250
2016 46 299
2017 45 301
2018 38 418
2019 48 553
2020 51 592
2021 58 767
2022 27 763
2023 33 833

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

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Creative Writing 292 330 834
Art History 464 508 1194
Multimedia 340 379 1299
Literature 375 415 1331
Aesthetics 453 501 1764
Fashion Design 493 545 2213

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Elon University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Physical chemistry 583 640 3732
Chemistry 641 696 3762
Organic Chemistry 671 728 3987