Fairfield University ranked 360th in the United States, 1496th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 61 research topics. Fairfield University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,842 academic publications and 149,642 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.
Fairfield University ranked 372nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1736th in the World with 3,707 publications made and 88,546 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Fairfield University ranked 480th for Physics in the United States and 2959th in the World with 2,259 publications made and 91,274 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Nuclear Physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.
Fairfield University ranked 484th for Engineering in the United States and 3094th in the World with 2,090 publications made and 76,919 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Fairfield University ranked 432nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2340th in the World with 1,968 publications made and 55,959 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Telecommunications.
Fairfield University ranked 480th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2845th in the World with 1,918 publications made and 56,500 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Fairfield University ranked 557th for Biology in the United States and 3299th in the World with 1,719 publications made and 37,925 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Fairfield University ranked 468th for Medicine in the United States and 2397th in the World with 1,629 publications made and 36,968 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
Fairfield University ranked 454th for Psychology in the United States and 1885th in the World with 1,527 publications made and 36,546 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Fairfield University ranked 550th for Chemistry in the United States and 3503rd in the World with 1,508 publications made and 57,321 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Fairfield University ranked 307th for Business in the United States and 1380th in the World with 1,466 publications made and 45,036 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Fairfield University ranked 320th for Economics in the United States and 1303rd in the World with 1,314 publications made and 34,322 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
Fairfield University ranked 408th for Mathematics in the United States and 2213th in the World with 1,160 publications made and 43,587 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
Fairfield University ranked 403rd for Art & Design in the United States and 1705th in the World with 742 publications made and 8,001 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.
