Howard University ranked 179th in the United States, 577th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 149 research topics. Howard University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 25,046 academic publications and 580,533 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 552 notable alumni.
Howard University ranked 225th for Biology in the United States and 1090th in the World with 14,137 publications made and 380,633 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Howard University ranked 202nd for Medicine in the United States and 822nd in the World with 13,000 publications made and 375,085 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Howard University ranked 226th for Chemistry in the United States and 1195th in the World with 11,528 publications made and 308,373 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Physical chemistry.
Howard University ranked 232nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 992nd in the World with 11,209 publications made and 262,464 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Howard University ranked 218th for Physics in the United States and 1147th in the World with 9,124 publications made and 201,479 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Howard University ranked 232nd for Engineering in the United States and 1285th in the World with 8,977 publications made and 203,234 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Howard University ranked 264th for Computer Science in the United States and 1191st in the World with 8,217 publications made and 212,654 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Howard University ranked 263rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 1425th in the World with 7,392 publications made and 159,453 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Howard University ranked 243rd for Psychology in the United States and 858th in the World with 6,623 publications made and 181,172 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.
Howard University ranked 252nd for Mathematics in the United States and 1112th in the World with 3,961 publications made and 120,953 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 950th in the World with 3,119 publications made and 79,688 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Howard University ranked 283rd for Business in the United States and 1220th in the World with 3,075 publications made and 71,736 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
Howard University ranked 256th for Art & Design in the United States and 946th in the World with 1,783 publications made and 27,260 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.
