Fisk University: Rankings

Updated: March 15, 2026

EduRank

Fisk University ranked 692nd in the United States, 2673rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 66 research topics. Fisk University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,071 academic publications and 47,731 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 105 notable alumni.

Ranking	Category
#2673 of 14,131	In the World
#756 of 2,597	In North America
#692 of 2,496	In the United States
#17 of 56	In Tennessee
#5 of 12	In Nashville
#1659 of 3,207	For Condensed Matter Physics
#1755 of 2,558	For Atomic and Molecular physics
#1789 of 3,780	For Environmental Chemistry
#867 of 8,074	For Alumni Impact
#2957 of 14,131	For Non-academic Prominence

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Physics rankings

Fisk University ranked 502nd for Physics in the United States and 3092nd in the World with 1,480 publications made and 43,160 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking	Location
#502 of 1,537	In the United States
#557 of 1,623	In North America
#3092 of 6,729	In the World

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Physics Publications & Citations

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Engineering rankings

Fisk University ranked 538th for Engineering in the United States and 3418th in the World with 1,330 publications made and 37,556 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Engineering ranking	Location
#538 of 1,568	In the United States
#592 of 1,655	In North America
#3418 of 6,795	In the World

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Engineering Publications & Citations

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Chemistry rankings

Fisk University ranked 539th for Chemistry in the United States and 3454th in the World with 1,162 publications made and 26,493 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry.

Chemistry ranking	Location
#539 of 1,455	In the United States
#592 of 1,538	In North America
#3454 of 6,561	In the World

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Chemistry Publications & Citations

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Biology rankings

Fisk University ranked 869th for Biology in the United States and 4561st in the World with 893 publications made and 15,939 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany.

Biology ranking	Location
#869 of 1,612	In the United States
#933 of 1,701	In North America
#4561 of 6,841	In the World

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Biology Publications & Citations

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Computer Science rankings

Fisk University ranked 794th for Computer Science in the United States and 4132nd in the World with 867 publications made and 26,863 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking	Location
#794 of 1,616	In the United States
#859 of 1,702	In North America
#4132 of 6,855	In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

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Environmental Science rankings

Fisk University ranked 807th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4440th in the World with 847 publications made and 23,523 citations received. Main research topics: Environmental Chemistry, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking	Location
#807 of 1,637	In the United States
#875 of 1,727	In North America
#4440 of 6,888	In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Fisk University ranked 1224th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5526th in the World with 572 publications made and 8,224 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking	Location
#1224 of 1,763	In the United States
#1304 of 1,854	In North America
#5526 of 7,088	In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

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Economics rankings

Fisk University ranked 1089th for Economics in the United States and 5091st in the World with 171 publications made and 944 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking	Location
#1089 of 1,361	In the United States
#1165 of 1,445	In North America
#5091 of 6,188	In the World

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Economics Publications & Citations

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