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Jacksonville State University ranked 654th in the United States, 2529th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 74 research topics. Jacksonville State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,661 academic publications and 22,782 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 34 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2529 of 14,131 In the World
#715 of 2,597 In North America
#654 of 2,496 In the United States
#10 of 33 In Alabama
#1190 of 1,513 For Criminology and Criminal Justice
#1417 of 3,336 For Library and Information science
#1574 of 1,887 For Public Policy / Administration
#1515 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1739 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 764th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3670th in the World with 1,176 publications made and 14,599 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#764 of 1,763 In the United States
#833 of 1,854 In North America
#3670 of 7,088 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 18 36
1994 27 59
1995 16 54
1996 12 72
1997 7 63
1998 7 89
1999 4 83
2000 18 92
2001 12 129
2002 22 111
2003 19 117
2004 21 160
2005 16 152
2006 27 178
2007 32 215
2008 30 290
2009 37 346
2010 29 427
2011 26 449
2012 29 486
2013 38 573
2014 57 610
2015 24 665
2016 49 651
2017 41 618
2018 46 768
2019 53 849
2020 65 1017
2021 65 1113
2022 67 1168
2023 64 1236
2024 36 1044
2025 25 854

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Criminology and Criminal Justice 492 538 1190
Library and Information science 477 517 1417
Public Policy / Administration 461 508 1574
Education Majors 533 584 1867
Communications and Public Relations 561 614 1943
Gender Studies 729 793 2098
Sociology 688 752 2828
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 798 861 2849
Law 700 761 2930
Anthropology 780 847 2965
Political Science 714 779 3182
History 786 855 3667
Linguistics 733 796 3743
Philosophy 781 850 3873
Archaeology 843 913 4281
Demography 940 1008 4593

Computer Science rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 712th for Computer Science in the United States and 3751st in the World with 776 publications made and 10,039 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Neuroscience, Library and Information science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#712 of 1,616 In the United States
#775 of 1,702 In North America
#3751 of 6,855 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 9 28
1994 13 48
1995 9 35
1996 7 49
1997 5 31
1998 4 55
1999 1 58
2000 10 55
2001 13 73
2002 13 82
2003 16 81
2004 20 97
2005 9 107
2006 21 137
2007 24 128
2008 25 192
2009 35 244
2010 24 289
2011 24 318
2012 21 362
2013 31 441
2014 32 467
2015 16 503
2016 33 506
2017 27 469
2018 29 551
2019 31 600
2020 49 809
2021 38 740
2022 45 857
2023 40 904
2024 20 705
2025 18 653

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 477 517 1417
Multimedia 403 444 1741
Management Information Systems 506 566 2569
Cyber Security 460 513 2588
Computer Networking 641 703 3573
Neuroscience 857 920 3806
Telecommunications 636 695 3892
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 747 813 4153
Machine Learning 733 799 4273

Psychology rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 782nd for Psychology in the United States and 3442nd in the World with 631 publications made and 9,459 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#782 of 1,561 In the United States
#844 of 1,648 In North America
#3442 of 6,663 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 5 36
1994 5 66
1995 9 33
1996 9 50
1997 4 46
1998 2 64
1999 3 50
2000 8 65
2001 6 70
2002 11 63
2003 10 81
2004 7 100
2005 8 108
2006 13 98
2007 13 127
2008 19 163
2009 23 233
2010 10 248
2011 16 258
2012 11 289
2013 21 367
2014 25 388
2015 11 418
2016 27 419
2017 18 410
2018 27 446
2019 26 524
2020 52 728
2021 40 683
2022 46 743
2023 27 789
2024 27 692
2025 14 611

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Education Majors 533 584 1867
Clinical Psychology 705 764 2486
Child Psychology 706 765 2497
Social Psychology 720 783 2895
Psychiatry 865 930 3683
Neuroscience 857 920 3806

Environmental Science rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 826th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4519th in the World with 593 publications made and 9,669 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#826 of 1,637 In the United States
#895 of 1,727 In North America
#4519 of 6,888 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 11 23
1994 8 34
1995 9 32
1996 5 38
1997 3 26
1998 7 47
1999 5 39
2000 7 54
2001 12 98
2002 7 70
2003 11 89
2004 13 112
2005 9 118
2006 11 134
2007 16 148
2008 12 185
2009 19 232
2010 10 225
2011 19 270
2012 14 302
2013 25 431
2014 33 415
2015 10 436
2016 32 485
2017 23 430
2018 24 561
2019 28 563
2020 33 715
2021 32 774
2022 33 789
2023 33 796
2024 20 659
2025 10 475

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 633 690 3829
Oceanography 649 714 3839
Ecology 742 809 4232
Geography and Cartography 778 847 4303
Geology 926 995 4871
Paleontology 958 1026 4904

Engineering rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 782nd for Engineering in the United States and 4523rd in the World with 576 publications made and 8,419 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#782 of 1,568 In the United States
#846 of 1,655 In North America
#4523 of 6,795 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 6 21
1994 10 36
1995 8 19
1996 11 34
1997 3 22
1998 7 29
1999 4 45
2000 12 57
2001 10 91
2002 15 83
2003 14 89
2004 13 123
2005 11 127
2006 15 146
2007 21 150
2008 13 168
2009 26 216
2010 14 232
2011 12 246
2012 16 280
2013 25 364
2014 17 392
2015 11 385
2016 22 391
2017 23 346
2018 19 421
2019 32 422
2020 32 579
2021 29 571
2022 32 643
2023 24 608
2024 19 540
2025 12 478

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computer Networking 641 703 3573
Acoustical Engineering 703 766 3806
Telecommunications 636 695 3892
Electrical Engineering 664 721 4216
Optical Engineering 759 821 4363
Mechanical Engineering 797 863 4403
Metallurgical Engineering 742 798 4483
Materials Science 761 823 4590

Medicine rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 881st for Medicine in the United States and 4276th in the World with 554 publications made and 9,536 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#881 of 1,604 In the United States
#949 of 1,689 In North America
#4276 of 6,793 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 5 28
1994 8 30
1995 11 25
1996 4 47
1997 2 44
1998 4 50
1999 2 48
2000 4 50
2001 8 72
2002 3 65
2003 14 70
2004 6 71
2005 9 93
2006 17 80
2007 16 112
2008 8 130
2009 24 198
2010 13 203
2011 5 237
2012 16 266
2013 20 349
2014 18 325
2015 10 393
2016 27 381
2017 14 379
2018 30 427
2019 24 507
2020 38 693
2021 38 722
2022 38 752
2023 28 772
2024 22 685
2025 16 587

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Health Science 626 675 2158
Clinical Psychology 705 764 2486
Nursing 754 817 2904
Physical Therapy 709 769 3208
Psychiatry 865 930 3683
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 747 806 3954
Public Health 838 904 3963
Pathology 829 896 4321

Business rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 657th for Business in the United States and 3257th in the World with 516 publications made and 8,526 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.

Business ranking Location
#657 of 1,388 In the United States
#718 of 1,472 In North America
#3257 of 6,366 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 10 22
1994 25 23
1995 13 25
1996 13 44
1997 4 45
1998 5 49
1999 0 49
2000 7 58
2001 7 68
2002 14 74
2003 9 71
2004 6 93
2005 3 93
2006 11 87
2007 11 116
2008 16 130
2009 16 175
2010 15 221
2011 12 238
2012 10 263
2013 15 339
2014 28 343
2015 11 328
2016 22 356
2017 21 301
2018 20 407
2019 22 394
2020 37 481
2021 22 535
2022 29 537
2023 23 570
2024 11 436
2025 5 358

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 461 508 1574
Management Information Systems 506 566 2569
Accounting 568 619 2604
Marketing 588 645 2993
Management 614 674 3200
Finance 638 698 3275

Biology rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 963rd for Biology in the United States and 4967th in the World with 509 publications made and 8,882 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#963 of 1,612 In the United States
#1032 of 1,701 In North America
#4967 of 6,841 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 4 24
1994 8 29
1995 10 23
1996 3 48
1997 2 29
1998 4 60
1999 3 47
2000 6 48
2001 7 72
2002 5 84
2003 9 83
2004 12 101
2005 5 108
2006 12 119
2007 11 142
2008 8 173
2009 12 225
2010 12 259
2011 16 277
2012 12 304
2013 18 432
2014 20 462
2015 11 480
2016 29 538
2017 19 494
2018 19 548
2019 18 580
2020 33 825
2021 30 775
2022 37 852
2023 34 801
2024 18 668
2025 18 575

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 857 920 3806
Botany 795 860 4276
Paleontology 958 1026 4904
Genetics 1017 1084 4988
Biochemistry 1022 1089 5049

Mathematics rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 669th for Mathematics in the United States and 3542nd in the World with 486 publications made and 6,969 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#669 of 1,413 In the United States
#730 of 1,494 In North America
#3542 of 6,434 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 5 21
1994 10 29
1995 9 21
1996 6 35
1997 2 21
1998 2 33
1999 1 29
2000 10 34
2001 9 42
2002 9 52
2003 9 48
2004 9 57
2005 6 76
2006 11 80
2007 13 79
2008 13 111
2009 25 150
2010 12 151
2011 14 194
2012 12 212
2013 21 240
2014 15 277
2015 10 258
2016 21 262
2017 11 268
2018 24 336
2019 17 339
2020 31 412
2021 23 475
2022 24 549
2023 25 543
2024 17 401
2025 6 314

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 437 476 1401
Statistics 740 802 3962

Physics rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 817th for Physics in the United States and 4496th in the World with 461 publications made and 8,555 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#817 of 1,537 In the United States
#884 of 1,623 In North America
#4496 of 6,729 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 7 18
1994 17 27
1995 7 19
1996 4 27
1997 3 26
1998 4 29
1999 5 35
2000 9 60
2001 12 92
2002 8 75
2003 15 84
2004 8 110
2005 10 138
2006 12 124
2007 18 153
2008 9 133
2009 13 196
2010 13 225
2011 10 215
2012 8 257
2013 17 312
2014 22 345
2015 8 314
2016 19 326
2017 10 275
2018 16 323
2019 25 371
2020 18 460
2021 19 496
2022 17 479
2023 20 463
2024 18 424
2025 14 410

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 703 766 3806
Astrophysics and Astronomy 828 894 4201
Optical Engineering 759 821 4363
Quantum and Particle physics 821 888 4516
Materials Science 761 823 4590

Economics rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 707th for Economics in the United States and 3328th in the World with 382 publications made and 5,442 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#707 of 1,361 In the United States
#769 of 1,445 In North America
#3328 of 6,188 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 9 13
1994 14 19
1995 8 17
1996 7 30
1997 2 27
1998 4 27
1999 0 26
2000 5 21
2001 5 57
2002 12 41
2003 5 39
2004 4 40
2005 3 51
2006 5 47
2007 6 64
2008 13 74
2009 13 93
2010 9 115
2011 5 138
2012 8 158
2013 15 195
2014 21 212
2015 7 202
2016 18 222
2017 15 215
2018 19 273
2019 28 271
2020 17 321
2021 28 355
2022 16 343
2023 20 399
2024 12 278
2025 2 236

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 682 745 3041
Finance 638 698 3275

Art & Design rankings

Jacksonville State University ranked 633rd for Art & Design in the United States and 2757th in the World with 311 publications made and 3,751 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Multimedia.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#633 of 1,369 In the United States
#696 of 1,454 In North America
#2757 of 6,010 In the World

Jacksonville State University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 3 5
1994 2 5
1995 3 15
1996 3 16
1997 2 11
1998 0 14
1999 1 18
2000 2 14
2001 4 29
2002 5 29
2003 6 26
2004 8 34
2005 6 32
2006 5 48
2007 6 36
2008 7 64
2009 16 71
2010 6 96
2011 8 89
2012 6 114
2013 18 158
2014 12 159
2015 3 146
2016 13 160
2017 12 134
2018 14 177
2019 9 175
2020 20 192
2021 30 249
2022 15 257
2023 13 260
2024 6 220
2025 5 185

The following table provides academic rankings for Jacksonville State University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 403 444 1741
Literature 583 641 2366
Fashion Design 675 739 3267

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Jacksonville State University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Organic Chemistry 902 967 4915
Chemistry 928 993 4988