James Madison University ranked 236th in the United States, 861st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 120 research topics. James Madison University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,726 academic publications and 277,632 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 84 notable alumni.
James Madison University ranked 236th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1005th in the World with 8,765 publications made and 184,433 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
James Madison University ranked 280th for Computer Science in the United States and 1349th in the World with 5,377 publications made and 135,172 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Library and Information science.
James Madison University ranked 283rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 1584th in the World with 4,878 publications made and 118,306 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
James Madison University ranked 259th for Psychology in the United States and 938th in the World with 4,764 publications made and 130,962 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
James Madison University ranked 333rd for Biology in the United States and 1945th in the World with 4,670 publications made and 123,791 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
James Madison University ranked 316th for Engineering in the United States and 2046th in the World with 4,515 publications made and 98,585 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Aerospace Engineering.
James Madison University ranked 309th for Medicine in the United States and 1480th in the World with 4,426 publications made and 115,375 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.
James Madison University ranked 336th for Physics in the United States and 2078th in the World with 3,977 publications made and 92,790 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
James Madison University ranked 222nd for Business in the United States and 871st in the World with 3,602 publications made and 99,597 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
James Madison University ranked 247th for Mathematics in the United States and 1082nd in the World with 3,501 publications made and 96,980 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
James Madison University ranked 215th for Economics in the United States and 783rd in the World with 3,255 publications made and 63,359 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
James Madison University ranked 245th for Art & Design in the United States and 898th in the World with 1,898 publications made and 27,998 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
