George Mason University ranked 98th in the United States, 233rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 27 research topics. George Mason University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 68,075 academic publications and 1,740,527 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 149 notable alumni.
George Mason University ranked 76th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 195th in the World with 40,857 publications made and 1,044,970 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
George Mason University ranked 86th for Computer Science in the United States and 230th in the World with 32,831 publications made and 958,403 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
George Mason University ranked 113th for Engineering in the United States and 460th in the World with 27,130 publications made and 773,558 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
George Mason University ranked 108th for Environmental Science in the United States and 375th in the World with 25,975 publications made and 723,474 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
George Mason University ranked 172nd for Biology in the United States and 698th in the World with 23,512 publications made and 718,569 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
George Mason University ranked 128th for Physics in the United States and 538th in the World with 22,182 publications made and 687,507 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
George Mason University ranked 161st for Medicine in the United States and 571st in the World with 19,576 publications made and 623,692 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Health Science.
George Mason University ranked 86th for Mathematics in the United States and 222nd in the World with 18,470 publications made and 540,614 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
George Mason University ranked 112th for Psychology in the United States and 272nd in the World with 17,764 publications made and 588,631 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
George Mason University ranked 65th for Business in the United States and 142nd in the World with 17,439 publications made and 485,779 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Management Information Systems.
George Mason University ranked 191st for Chemistry in the United States and 872nd in the World with 14,968 publications made and 467,620 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
George Mason University ranked 65th for Economics in the United States and 132nd in the World with 14,105 publications made and 389,225 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
George Mason University ranked 66th for Art & Design in the United States and 149th in the World with 8,350 publications made and 156,652 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Art History, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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