Fordham University ranked 149th in the United States, 473rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 148 research topics. Fordham University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 28,503 academic publications and 535,707 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 404 notable alumni.
Fordham University ranked 129th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 460th in the World with 21,174 publications made and 384,509 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Fordham University ranked 216th for Computer Science in the United States and 874th in the World with 9,678 publications made and 245,955 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Library and Information science.
Fordham University ranked 210th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1021st in the World with 9,294 publications made and 207,794 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Fordham University ranked 266th for Biology in the United States and 1435th in the World with 8,754 publications made and 235,374 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Fordham University ranked 180th for Psychology in the United States and 552nd in the World with 8,673 publications made and 260,359 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Fordham University ranked 233rd for Medicine in the United States and 998th in the World with 8,217 publications made and 255,712 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Clinical Psychology, Public Health, Nursing.
Fordham University ranked 136th for Business in the United States and 469th in the World with 7,977 publications made and 169,718 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Fordham University ranked 121st for Economics in the United States and 337th in the World with 7,498 publications made and 148,629 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Fordham University ranked 274th for Engineering in the United States and 1667th in the World with 6,412 publications made and 144,719 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Fordham University ranked 260th for Physics in the United States and 1472nd in the World with 6,310 publications made and 151,813 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Fordham University ranked 198th for Mathematics in the United States and 782nd in the World with 5,780 publications made and 166,122 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Fordham University ranked 142nd for Art & Design in the United States and 494th in the World with 3,720 publications made and 51,184 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
