Lamar University ranked 368th in the United States, 1516th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 76 research topics. Lamar University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,511 academic publications and 128,368 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 37 notable alumni.
Lamar University ranked 292nd for Engineering in the United States and 1786th in the World with 3,909 publications made and 95,440 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Lamar University ranked 302nd for Physics in the United States and 1860th in the World with 3,385 publications made and 84,595 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Lamar University ranked 494th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2388th in the World with 3,079 publications made and 47,259 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Lamar University ranked 362nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 2162nd in the World with 2,790 publications made and 65,920 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Lamar University ranked 324th for Chemistry in the United States and 2070th in the World with 2,755 publications made and 81,491 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry, Biochemistry.
Lamar University ranked 407th for Computer Science in the United States and 2183rd in the World with 2,711 publications made and 42,692 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
Lamar University ranked 429th for Biology in the United States and 2626th in the World with 2,496 publications made and 68,197 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Neuroscience.
Lamar University ranked 518th for Medicine in the United States and 2653rd in the World with 1,645 publications made and 30,164 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.
Lamar University ranked 399th for Mathematics in the United States and 2111th in the World with 1,588 publications made and 28,419 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Lamar University ranked 405th for Business in the United States and 1944th in the World with 1,478 publications made and 23,303 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering Management.
Lamar University ranked 510th for Psychology in the United States and 2158th in the World with 1,473 publications made and 26,013 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Lamar University ranked 456th for Economics in the United States and 2006th in the World with 988 publications made and 14,444 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Lamar University ranked 457th for Art & Design in the United States and 1941st in the World with 588 publications made and 7,678 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Art History, Aesthetics.
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.
