Howard University ranked 183rd in the United States, 584th in the global 2024 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 21,486 academic publications and 394,369 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 490 notable alumni.
Howard University ranked 224th for Biology in the United States and 1032nd in the World with 12,336 publications made and 268,591 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Howard University ranked 202nd for Medicine in the United States and 785th in the World with 11,151 publications made and 255,767 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Howard University ranked 227th for Chemistry in the United States and 1139th in the World with 10,202 publications made and 219,348 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Physical chemistry.
Howard University ranked 229th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 898th in the World with 9,675 publications made and 176,333 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Howard University ranked 223rd for Physics in the United States and 1136th in the World with 8,081 publications made and 149,119 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Howard University ranked 235th for Engineering in the United States and 1269th in the World with 7,917 publications made and 146,908 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Howard University ranked 259th for Computer Science in the United States and 1116th in the World with 7,156 publications made and 136,440 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Howard University ranked 258th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1305th in the World with 6,506 publications made and 114,908 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Howard University ranked 238th for Psychology in the United States and 787th in the World with 5,803 publications made and 127,567 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Howard University ranked 245th for Mathematics in the United States and 1027th in the World with 3,636 publications made and 87,918 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Howard University ranked 275th for Business in the United States and 1103rd in the World with 2,743 publications made and 46,293 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
Howard University ranked 246th for Economics in the United States and 881st in the World with 2,723 publications made and 57,467 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Howard University ranked 253rd for Art & Design in the United States and 894th in the World with 1,589 publications made and 20,166 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.
