Kansas State University ranked 108th in the United States, 274th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 14 research topics. Kansas State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 72,468 academic publications and 2,092,170 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 236 notable alumni.
Kansas State University ranked 106th for Biology in the United States and 306th in the World with 44,592 publications made and 1,441,661 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science, Paleontology.
Kansas State University ranked 102nd for Chemistry in the United States and 323rd in the World with 38,279 publications made and 1,332,852 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Kansas State University ranked 76th for Environmental Science in the United States and 223rd in the World with 37,121 publications made and 1,130,002 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Agricultural Science, Paleontology.
Kansas State University ranked 100th for Engineering in the United States and 385th in the World with 32,917 publications made and 963,121 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Kansas State University ranked 100th for Physics in the United States and 376th in the World with 30,057 publications made and 940,689 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Kansas State University ranked 125th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 437th in the World with 28,761 publications made and 770,074 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Kansas State University ranked 134th for Medicine in the United States and 416th in the World with 26,898 publications made and 809,020 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry.
Kansas State University ranked 137th for Computer Science in the United States and 463rd in the World with 21,466 publications made and 612,634 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Kansas State University ranked 125th for Mathematics in the United States and 400th in the World with 12,624 publications made and 338,774 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
Kansas State University ranked 156th for Psychology in the United States and 452nd in the World with 12,098 publications made and 345,629 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Kansas State University ranked 106th for Business in the United States and 315th in the World with 10,774 publications made and 298,570 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
Kansas State University ranked 123rd for Economics in the United States and 341st in the World with 7,879 publications made and 184,876 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Political Economy.
Kansas State University ranked 121st for Art & Design in the United States and 422nd in the World with 4,685 publications made and 80,332 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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