Humboldt State University ranked 297th in the United States, 1157th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 112 research topics. Humboldt State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,474 academic publications and 300,550 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 29 notable alumni.
Humboldt State University ranked 264th for Biology in the United States and 1408th in the World with 6,288 publications made and 217,257 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
Humboldt State University ranked 308th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1374th in the World with 5,539 publications made and 133,588 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
Humboldt State University ranked 259th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1386th in the World with 5,094 publications made and 150,468 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Humboldt State University ranked 275th for Medicine in the United States and 1260th in the World with 4,310 publications made and 144,684 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery.
Humboldt State University ranked 280th for Chemistry in the United States and 1711th in the World with 4,170 publications made and 133,556 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Pharmacy.
Humboldt State University ranked 304th for Engineering in the United States and 1976th in the World with 3,801 publications made and 104,527 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Humboldt State University ranked 310th for Physics in the United States and 1905th in the World with 3,575 publications made and 96,237 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Humboldt State University ranked 323rd for Computer Science in the United States and 1634th in the World with 3,407 publications made and 104,483 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.
Humboldt State University ranked 344th for Psychology in the United States and 1383rd in the World with 2,241 publications made and 73,258 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Humboldt State University ranked 342nd for Mathematics in the United States and 1720th in the World with 1,621 publications made and 43,325 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Humboldt State University ranked 311th for Economics in the United States and 1275th in the World with 1,394 publications made and 30,671 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Humboldt State University ranked 378th for Business in the United States and 1795th in the World with 1,353 publications made and 30,634 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Humboldt State University ranked 350th for Art & Design in the United States and 1432nd in the World with 914 publications made and 17,545 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
