Howard University ranked 181st in the United States, 582nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 152 research topics. Howard University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 24,307 academic publications and 554,778 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 524 notable alumni.
Howard University ranked 224th for Biology in the United States and 1061st in the World with 13,756 publications made and 369,824 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Howard University ranked 201st for Medicine in the United States and 803rd in the World with 12,587 publications made and 359,989 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Howard University ranked 226th for Chemistry in the United States and 1168th in the World with 11,265 publications made and 294,067 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Physical chemistry.
Howard University ranked 234th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 983rd in the World with 10,872 publications made and 256,087 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Howard University ranked 218th for Physics in the United States and 1119th in the World with 8,942 publications made and 193,883 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Howard University ranked 233rd for Engineering in the United States and 1249th in the World with 8,760 publications made and 194,724 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Howard University ranked 263rd for Computer Science in the United States and 1172nd in the World with 7,987 publications made and 206,455 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Howard University ranked 264th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1394th in the World with 7,211 publications made and 159,201 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Howard University ranked 242nd for Psychology in the United States and 846th in the World with 6,431 publications made and 178,262 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Howard University ranked 253rd for Mathematics in the United States and 1105th in the World with 3,874 publications made and 123,950 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Howard University ranked 251st for Economics in the United States and 937th in the World with 3,034 publications made and 80,848 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Howard University ranked 282nd for Business in the United States and 1193rd in the World with 2,988 publications made and 68,568 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
Howard University ranked 253rd for Art & Design in the United States and 923rd in the World with 1,750 publications made and 26,216 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.
