Florida State University ranked 70th in the United States, 142nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 45 research topics. Florida State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 101,786 academic publications and 3,602,843 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 620 notable alumni.
Florida State University ranked 59th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 155th in the World with 50,603 publications made and 1,831,273 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Florida State University ranked 65th for Physics in the United States and 218th in the World with 45,125 publications made and 1,794,587 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Florida State University ranked 117th for Biology in the United States and 360th in the World with 44,625 publications made and 1,796,053 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Florida State University ranked 81st for Engineering in the United States and 273rd in the World with 42,857 publications made and 1,645,073 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Florida State University ranked 77th for Computer Science in the United States and 203rd in the World with 39,563 publications made and 1,603,494 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Telecommunications.
Florida State University ranked 71st for Environmental Science in the United States and 211th in the World with 39,000 publications made and 1,493,706 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Florida State University ranked 111th for Chemistry in the United States and 363rd in the World with 37,251 publications made and 1,547,679 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Florida State University ranked 113th for Medicine in the United States and 333rd in the World with 34,885 publications made and 1,294,204 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.
Florida State University ranked 69th for Psychology in the United States and 131st in the World with 30,508 publications made and 1,297,923 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Florida State University ranked 63rd for Mathematics in the United States and 158th in the World with 23,291 publications made and 934,463 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Florida State University ranked 56th for Business in the United States and 121st in the World with 18,422 publications made and 745,573 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Florida State University ranked 54th for Economics in the United States and 112th in the World with 15,134 publications made and 550,309 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Florida State University ranked 57th for Art & Design in the United States and 127th in the World with 9,657 publications made and 273,775 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
