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Fisk University ranked 642nd in the United States, 2499th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 12 research topics. Fisk University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,861 academic publications and 40,758 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 90 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2499 of 14,131 In the World
#700 of 2,597 In North America
#642 of 2,496 In the United States
#17 of 56 In Tennessee
#5 of 12 In Nashville
#1566 of 3,091 For Condensed Matter Physics
#1578 of 4,563 For Astrophysics and Astronomy
#1594 of 3,606 For Environmental Chemistry
#858 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#2901 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 9 other topics

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Acceptance rate and other statistics

Physics rankings

Fisk University ranked 462nd for Physics in the United States and 2819th in the World with 1,344 publications made and 37,948 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking Location
#462 of 1,485 In the United States
#515 of 1,569 In North America
#2819 of 6,603 In the World

Fisk University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 11 26
1992 11 36
1993 22 48
1994 19 91
1995 25 85
1996 32 99
1997 38 120
1998 39 112
1999 30 167
2000 14 165
2001 26 237
2002 31 278
2003 30 239
2004 35 338
2005 55 425
2006 56 493
2007 49 506
2008 49 567
2009 41 609
2010 50 706
2011 48 921
2012 47 1143
2013 54 1434
2014 54 1621
2015 45 1975
2016 41 2383
2017 58 2404
2018 34 3147
2019 42 2774
2020 48 3267
2021 47 3298
2022 20 3339
2023 25 3213

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

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Condensed Matter Physics 246 281 1566
Astrophysics and Astronomy 335 377 1578
Atomic and Molecular physics 309 351 1621
Nuclear Physics 323 366 1823
Optical Engineering 313 352 1903
Nanotechnology 295 333 2145
Materials Science 378 425 2620
Quantum and Particle physics 454 505 2758
Acoustical Engineering 639 698 3385

Engineering rankings

Fisk University ranked 502nd for Engineering in the United States and 3118th in the World with 1,218 publications made and 33,614 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Engineering ranking Location
#502 of 1,518 In the United States
#555 of 1,602 In North America
#3118 of 6,684 In the World

Fisk University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 13 22
1992 11 33
1993 20 42
1994 19 70
1995 24 78
1996 33 91
1997 38 104
1998 39 112
1999 32 157
2000 15 159
2001 27 229
2002 30 261
2003 31 232
2004 30 328
2005 52 384
2006 54 470
2007 45 475
2008 47 520
2009 43 581
2010 43 674
2011 42 845
2012 39 1035
2013 52 1220
2014 43 1310
2015 34 1522
2016 32 1826
2017 44 1745
2018 28 1924
2019 39 2124
2020 42 2433
2021 38 2365
2022 16 2433
2023 25 2341

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

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Optical Engineering 313 352 1903
Nanotechnology 295 333 2145
Telecommunications 354 402 2260
Electrical Engineering 329 376 2306
Metallurgical Engineering 356 402 2492
Chemical Engineering 339 385 2593
Materials Science 378 425 2620
Computer Networking 552 611 3080
Acoustical Engineering 639 698 3385
Aerospace Engineering 696 757 3890
Mechanical Engineering 822 889 4458

Chemistry rankings

Fisk University ranked 506th for Chemistry in the United States and 3210th in the World with 1,059 publications made and 22,740 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biochemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#506 of 1,407 In the United States
#558 of 1,488 In North America
#3210 of 6,447 In the World

Fisk University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 13 24
1992 12 31
1993 23 49
1994 21 80
1995 25 83
1996 36 92
1997 36 114
1998 39 110
1999 29 154
2000 13 168
2001 26 248
2002 27 273
2003 26 237
2004 32 334
2005 51 415
2006 56 475
2007 45 490
2008 46 552
2009 37 584
2010 35 687
2011 33 808
2012 30 879
2013 36 1005
2014 24 1004
2015 21 1116
2016 18 1240
2017 25 1130
2018 19 1201
2019 22 1253
2020 27 1361
2021 32 1359
2022 20 1323
2023 28 1276

The following table provides academic rankings for Fisk University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Environmental Chemistry 236 274 1594
Inorganic Chemistry 293 333 2009
Nanotechnology 295 333 2145
Chemical Engineering 339 385 2593
Materials Science 378 425 2620
Physical chemistry 433 484 2923
Organic Chemistry 452 502 2951
Biochemistry 767 824 4056

Computer Science rankings

Fisk University ranked 725th for Computer Science in the United States and 3687th in the World with 793 publications made and 24,932 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#725 of 1,576 In the United States
#788 of 1,662 In North America
#3687 of 6,752 In the World

Fisk University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 3 3
1992 2 4
1993 6 8
1994 6 12
1995 4 17
1996 5 18
1997 9 23
1998 9 21
1999 9 56
2000 10 39
2001 10 69
2002 10 73
2003 10 74
2004 13 93
2005 16 111
2006 16 122
2007 20 94
2008 19 146
2009 18 177
2010 39 209
2011 35 370
2012 33 495
2013 46 747
2014 45 895
2015 35 1225
2016 39 1503
2017 59 1636
2018 20 2258
2019 43 2028
2020 46 2443
2021 35 2557
2022 25 2637
2023 33 2588

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

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computer Vision 349 394 2132
Telecommunications 354 402 2260
Library and Information science 896 960 2940
Computer Networking 552 611 3080
Cyber Security 711 778 3838
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 791 857 4110
Machine Learning 890 960 4844

Environmental Science rankings

Fisk University ranked 742nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 4015th in the World with 789 publications made and 21,356 citations received. Main research topics: Environmental Chemistry, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#742 of 1,598 In the United States
#809 of 1,687 In North America
#4015 of 6,798 In the World

Fisk University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 10 14
1992 10 19
1993 18 33
1994 19 31
1995 17 53
1996 29 67
1997 25 75
1998 25 67
1999 21 94
2000 8 81
2001 14 126
2002 23 151
2003 19 131
2004 15 199
2005 22 216
2006 35 299
2007 22 273
2008 27 291
2009 20 345
2010 28 383
2011 20 485
2012 22 594
2013 27 702
2014 29 741
2015 16 932
2016 22 1078
2017 21 1043
2018 21 1445
2019 22 1274
2020 27 1354
2021 32 1292
2022 16 1379
2023 25 1331

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

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Environmental Chemistry 236 274 1594
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 538 594 3317
Environmental Management 629 693 4043
Oceanography 721 788 4143
Geology 802 869 4242
Paleontology 866 933 4333
Ecology 906 976 4747
Geography and Cartography 956 1027 4804

Biology rankings

Fisk University ranked 814th for Biology in the United States and 4240th in the World with 776 publications made and 12,370 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#814 of 1,582 In the United States
#876 of 1,668 In North America
#4240 of 6,770 In the World

Fisk University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 9 11
1992 4 16
1993 14 30
1994 14 27
1995 16 46
1996 26 57
1997 24 61
1998 26 69
1999 19 97
2000 11 101
2001 20 159
2002 24 160
2003 21 157
2004 23 228
2005 30 259
2006 36 284
2007 35 323
2008 34 362
2009 25 404
2010 23 448
2011 17 532
2012 19 632
2013 18 723
2014 17 722
2015 19 853
2016 12 953
2017 16 914
2018 18 1406
2019 22 1125
2020 27 1210
2021 28 1215
2022 22 1259
2023 34 1272

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

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 295 333 2145
Biochemistry 767 824 4056
Paleontology 866 933 4333
Genetics 897 960 4410
Botany 931 998 4689

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Fisk University ranked 1228th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5343rd in the World with 509 publications made and 4,603 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1228 of 1,728 In the United States
#1306 of 1,819 In North America
#5343 of 7,020 In the World

Fisk University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 0 6
1992 2 7
1993 4 17
1994 3 11
1995 3 9
1996 5 15
1997 2 5
1998 4 13
1999 5 17
2000 5 14
2001 2 23
2002 7 23
2003 4 25
2004 4 39
2005 8 46
2006 8 45
2007 10 46
2008 10 54
2009 8 78
2010 11 91
2011 13 103
2012 6 183
2013 11 201
2014 13 279
2015 13 362
2016 16 457
2017 21 479
2018 17 730
2019 22 718
2020 29 802
2021 23 812
2022 28 996
2023 38 958

The following table provides academic rankings for Fisk University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 896 960 2940
Demography 967 1036 4717
Law 1148 1222 4776
Sociology 1197 1273 4923
Political Science 1182 1257 5014
History 1170 1247 5124
Philosophy 1276 1357 5497
Archaeology 1205 1283 5519
Linguistics 1202 1280 5544

Economics rankings

Fisk University ranked 1010th for Economics in the United States and 4556th in the World with 153 publications made and 797 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#1010 of 1,317 In the United States
#1083 of 1,400 In North America
#4556 of 5,995 In the World

Fisk University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 4
1993 1 1
1994 0 2
1995 0 1
1996 0 2
1997 0 1
1998 0 4
1999 1 8
2000 2 5
2001 1 2
2002 1 1
2003 0 2
2004 2 4
2005 2 10
2006 2 6
2007 2 13
2008 0 15
2009 2 14
2010 1 14
2011 2 26
2012 2 40
2013 2 46
2014 11 64
2015 9 100
2016 7 116
2017 6 123
2018 13 136
2019 13 149
2020 14 134
2021 13 191
2022 13 180
2023 15 218

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

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 598 653 3110
Finance 726 792 3573

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Fisk University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Art & Design 985 1056 4151
Psychiatry 1029 1099 4330
Statistics 893 962 4576
Public Health 977 1047 4622
Mathematics 957 1027 4663
Medicine 1125 1194 5041
Business 1071 1146 5045
Pathology 1075 1145 5070
Psychology 1215 1289 5123
Social Psychology 1181 1256 5180