James Madison University ranked 237th in the United States, 873rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 119 research topics. James Madison University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,469 academic publications and 263,252 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 76 notable alumni.
James Madison University ranked 240th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 995th in the World with 8,605 publications made and 174,633 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
James Madison University ranked 281st for Computer Science in the United States and 1309th in the World with 5,307 publications made and 128,583 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Library and Information science.
James Madison University ranked 288th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1556th in the World with 4,798 publications made and 111,327 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 926th in the World with 4,680 publications made and 124,048 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
James Madison University ranked 336th for Biology in the United States and 1923rd in the World with 4,580 publications made and 116,964 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
James Madison University ranked 316th for Engineering in the United States and 2022nd in the World with 4,447 publications made and 93,504 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Aerospace Engineering.
James Madison University ranked 311th for Medicine in the United States and 1463rd in the World with 4,325 publications made and 109,654 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.
James Madison University ranked 337th for Physics in the United States and 2061st in the World with 3,905 publications made and 87,350 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 856th in the World with 3,562 publications made and 94,959 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
James Madison University ranked 246th for Mathematics in the United States and 1066th in the World with 3,449 publications made and 92,732 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 771st in the World with 3,218 publications made and 59,948 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
James Madison University ranked 244th for Art & Design in the United States and 886th in the World with 1,874 publications made and 26,676 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.
