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Middle Tennessee State University ranked 280th in the United States, 1082nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 95 research topics. Middle Tennessee State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,901 academic publications and 158,803 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 74 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1082 of 14,131 In the World
#311 of 2,597 In North America
#280 of 2,496 In the United States
#6 of 56 In Tennessee
#307 of 1,004 For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology
#322 of 1,003 For Aviation
#377 of 1,042 For Broadcast Journalism
#816 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#581 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 92 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 319th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1448th in the World with 5,779 publications made and 106,807 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#319 of 1,763 In the United States
#360 of 1,854 In North America
#1448 of 7,088 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 52 186
1994 58 195
1995 59 234
1996 67 228
1997 55 276
1998 56 277
1999 65 317
2000 62 410
2001 72 426
2002 95 586
2003 98 657
2004 110 830
2005 113 908
2006 111 1160
2007 133 1324
2008 174 1730
2009 159 2013
2010 175 2444
2011 190 2983
2012 167 3492
2013 198 3749
2014 198 4094
2015 218 4349
2016 211 4606
2017 256 4379
2018 288 5077
2019 306 5721
2020 362 7024
2021 303 8451
2022 266 8951
2023 268 9626
2024 231 9053
2025 157 7169

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Broadcast Journalism 141 163 377
Sports / Exercise science 139 161 390
Media Studies 170 199 411
Art History 182 209 488
Communications and Public Relations 217 249 604
Criminology and Criminal Justice 296 330 645
Education Majors 220 248 650
Law Enforcement 261 290 670
Social Work 311 348 684
Special Education 272 300 691
Early Childhood Education 303 335 728
Radio and Television broadcasting 221 249 738
Military science 331 361 742
Journalism and Digital Media 211 238 743
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 244 278 817
Library and Information science 294 322 822
Genealogy 322 357 845
Anthropology 274 310 875
Gender Studies 382 423 909
Political Economy 318 356 925
Law 292 324 1007
Sociology 305 340 1053
Classics and Ancient History 348 382 1057
Political Science 295 329 1150
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 366 403 1206
Public Policy / Administration 382 422 1229
Demography 294 329 1281
History 319 358 1354
Aesthetics 359 399 1414
Archaeology 334 378 1607
Linguistics 349 390 1665
Philosophy 336 379 1722

Computer Science rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 338th for Computer Science in the United States and 1723rd in the World with 3,750 publications made and 81,763 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Library and Information science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#338 of 1,616 In the United States
#378 of 1,702 In North America
#1723 of 6,855 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 25 132
1994 31 151
1995 37 182
1996 46 179
1997 43 168
1998 40 208
1999 46 222
2000 35 297
2001 58 298
2002 57 435
2003 56 485
2004 63 595
2005 61 711
2006 70 885
2007 92 1071
2008 114 1235
2009 86 1466
2010 95 1647
2011 138 1978
2012 96 2381
2013 119 2489
2014 128 2708
2015 126 2908
2016 145 3096
2017 159 3071
2018 180 3370
2019 214 4017
2020 252 4846
2021 212 5992
2022 187 6282
2023 166 6738
2024 160 5793
2025 107 4718

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

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Information Technology 229 252 776
Library and Information science 294 322 822
Multimedia 238 268 919
Management Information Systems 275 311 1227
Cognitive Science 304 343 1340
Neuroscience 360 400 1479
Software Engineering 301 341 1512
Data Science 339 377 1583
Machine Learning 275 310 1628
Computational Linguistics 311 348 1689
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 308 348 1820
Human-Computer Interaction 316 356 1821
Computer Graphics 318 360 1954
Blockchain and Cryptography 289 332 2001
Computer Networking 334 380 2029
Cyber Security 365 409 2063
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 402 442 2141
Telecommunications 344 391 2297
Computer Vision 392 439 2469

Biology rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 387th for Biology in the United States and 2351st in the World with 3,604 publications made and 81,889 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#387 of 1,612 In the United States
#436 of 1,701 In North America
#2351 of 6,841 In the World

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Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 21 121
1994 24 128
1995 25 163
1996 31 151
1997 29 144
1998 31 182
1999 28 187
2000 38 267
2001 35 296
2002 40 342
2003 52 450
2004 62 532
2005 72 601
2006 67 730
2007 86 931
2008 96 1128
2009 109 1393
2010 87 1589
2011 115 1940
2012 77 2280
2013 117 2461
2014 135 2629
2015 136 2883
2016 143 3136
2017 165 3087
2018 197 3626
2019 223 4332
2020 255 5595
2021 232 6754
2022 215 7299
2023 160 7659
2024 156 6599
2025 112 5514

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

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Evolutionary Biology 296 330 1178
Neuroscience 360 400 1479
Zoology 330 371 1493
Animal Science 334 373 1797
Forestry 292 338 1918
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 399 446 1966
Botany 329 374 2035
Agricultural Science 306 353 2110
Horticulture 271 312 2112
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 402 442 2141
Microbiology 335 370 2201
Paleontology 382 432 2212
Molecular Biology 416 457 2267
Nutrition and Food Science 282 321 2289
Virology 430 470 2394
Genetics 429 472 2423
Biochemistry 409 456 2480
Immunology 440 479 2493
Pharmacology 455 495 2636
Biotechnology 414 456 2743
Oncology and Cancer research 526 571 2950
Nanotechnology 414 462 3001

Environmental Science rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 367th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2210th in the World with 3,334 publications made and 64,420 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#367 of 1,637 In the United States
#417 of 1,727 In North America
#2210 of 6,888 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 25 73
1994 28 100
1995 32 108
1996 26 91
1997 31 119
1998 29 144
1999 22 166
2000 28 186
2001 28 234
2002 50 282
2003 41 360
2004 62 416
2005 71 511
2006 68 641
2007 74 749
2008 89 1003
2009 102 1240
2010 90 1418
2011 108 1669
2012 90 2068
2013 112 2241
2014 133 2401
2015 122 2509
2016 123 2851
2017 142 2707
2018 182 3234
2019 216 3817
2020 234 4895
2021 194 6038
2022 176 6503
2023 153 6769
2024 137 6007
2025 101 5058

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

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Forestry 292 338 1918
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 399 446 1966
Geography and Cartography 356 405 2040
Agricultural Science 306 353 2110
Ecology 366 418 2208
Paleontology 382 432 2212
Petrology and Geochemistry 393 444 2389
Geology 397 448 2389
Oceanography 418 472 2493
Environmental Chemistry 375 426 2694
Earth science and Geophysics 467 519 2786
Geotechnical Engineering 438 487 2906
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 452 505 2908
Environmental Management 427 482 3053

Medicine rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 373rd for Medicine in the United States and 1815th in the World with 3,240 publications made and 65,758 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Health Science, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#373 of 1,604 In the United States
#412 of 1,689 In North America
#1815 of 6,793 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 20 141
1994 30 146
1995 20 177
1996 22 140
1997 27 170
1998 27 199
1999 29 218
2000 19 289
2001 37 304
2002 46 344
2003 46 441
2004 52 520
2005 68 545
2006 59 670
2007 85 845
2008 94 1023
2009 93 1266
2010 104 1527
2011 114 1744
2012 76 2012
2013 99 2155
2014 111 2427
2015 130 2506
2016 109 2686
2017 168 2643
2018 155 2925
2019 179 3492
2020 221 4386
2021 193 5358
2022 168 5788
2023 152 5810
2024 148 5173
2025 77 4193

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

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 139 161 390
Social Work 311 348 684
Sports Medicine 238 272 871
Clinical Psychology 316 353 908
Gerontology 292 326 926
Health Science 303 332 956
Physical Therapy 249 283 1005
Nursing 347 384 1239
Audiology 363 400 1330
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 385 423 1340
Public Health 332 372 1485
Healthcare Management (MHA) 405 444 1515
Psychiatry 375 413 1529
Pharmacy 343 380 1869
Family medicine 458 497 1869
Anesthesiology 421 459 1958
Critical Care Nursing 420 458 1968
Pathology 372 412 2019
Anatomy and Physiology 412 451 2035
Orthodontics 398 434 2039
Dentistry 387 424 2118
Surgery 447 485 2150
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 436 476 2232
Cardiology 454 498 2278
Virology 430 470 2394
Immunology 440 479 2493
Pharmacology 455 495 2636
Oncology and Cancer research 526 571 2950

Psychology rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 318th for Psychology in the United States and 1242nd in the World with 3,094 publications made and 72,062 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#318 of 1,561 In the United States
#352 of 1,648 In North America
#1242 of 6,663 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 27 152
1994 32 164
1995 27 215
1996 31 193
1997 35 209
1998 30 225
1999 31 228
2000 36 319
2001 46 304
2002 39 396
2003 41 482
2004 54 586
2005 51 611
2006 48 763
2007 68 880
2008 80 1089
2009 85 1275
2010 85 1520
2011 108 1869
2012 81 2265
2013 91 2333
2014 88 2611
2015 104 2811
2016 104 2954
2017 134 2751
2018 140 3173
2019 186 3561
2020 197 4340
2021 169 5243
2022 162 5518
2023 151 5876
2024 138 5340
2025 83 4247

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

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 146 165 307
Education Majors 220 248 650
Social Work 311 348 684
Special Education 272 300 691
Social Psychology 251 283 770
Child Psychology 288 324 814
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 244 278 817
Clinical Psychology 316 353 908
Sexology 396 436 931
Cognitive Science 304 343 1340
Neuroscience 360 400 1479
Psychiatry 375 413 1529

Engineering rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 376th for Engineering in the United States and 2471st in the World with 2,996 publications made and 53,947 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#376 of 1,568 In the United States
#425 of 1,655 In North America
#2471 of 6,795 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 18 86
1994 18 97
1995 23 97
1996 28 99
1997 27 125
1998 27 147
1999 20 141
2000 28 200
2001 22 201
2002 54 282
2003 55 348
2004 71 389
2005 62 513
2006 65 584
2007 73 724
2008 88 823
2009 72 1025
2010 72 1128
2011 105 1328
2012 75 1526
2013 102 1667
2014 97 1851
2015 105 1948
2016 87 2150
2017 122 2120
2018 165 2384
2019 170 2908
2020 268 3546
2021 183 4445
2022 160 4860
2023 129 4955
2024 134 4563
2025 85 4097

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

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Aviation 99 115 322
Engineering Management 292 323 1050
Operations Research 264 301 1565
Systems Engineering 291 331 1596
Automotive Engineering 252 291 1747
Human-Computer Interaction 316 356 1821
Computer Networking 334 380 2029
Acoustical Engineering 364 408 2069
Mechanical Engineering 345 387 2084
Aerospace Engineering 377 421 2247
Telecommunications 344 391 2297
Remote Sensing 348 396 2308
Civil Engineering 373 421 2319
Electrical Engineering 328 373 2324
Optical Engineering 378 425 2477
Structural Engineering 396 444 2553
Biotechnology 414 456 2743
Electronic Engineering 399 451 2845
Materials Science 412 462 2875
Geotechnical Engineering 438 487 2906
Metallurgical Engineering 407 457 2932
Nanotechnology 414 462 3001
Chemical Engineering 432 482 3266

Physics rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 382nd for Physics in the United States and 2408th in the World with 2,787 publications made and 53,485 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#382 of 1,537 In the United States
#428 of 1,623 In North America
#2408 of 6,729 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 18 81
1994 21 78
1995 31 98
1996 29 100
1997 37 127
1998 28 120
1999 28 165
2000 28 204
2001 29 199
2002 54 259
2003 50 316
2004 70 363
2005 60 515
2006 61 546
2007 72 652
2008 74 740
2009 73 884
2010 69 1004
2011 93 1188
2012 73 1408
2013 91 1537
2014 88 1677
2015 109 1797
2016 87 1885
2017 127 1951
2018 159 2307
2019 149 2737
2020 193 3272
2021 167 3906
2022 140 4252
2023 131 4467
2024 110 4059
2025 70 3553

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

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 299 340 1570
Astrophysics and Astronomy 370 415 1856
Condensed Matter Physics 293 335 2053
Acoustical Engineering 364 408 2069
Quantum and Particle physics 349 394 2203
Nuclear Physics 394 440 2321
Optical Engineering 378 425 2477
Materials Science 412 462 2875
Nanotechnology 414 462 3001

Mathematics rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 292nd for Mathematics in the United States and 1362nd in the World with 2,624 publications made and 57,246 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.

Mathematics ranking Location
#292 of 1,413 In the United States
#327 of 1,494 In North America
#1362 of 6,434 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 18 58
1994 25 65
1995 20 99
1996 28 104
1997 29 105
1998 24 109
1999 23 128
2000 23 162
2001 34 159
2002 40 233
2003 38 292
2004 41 346
2005 46 422
2006 42 518
2007 79 612
2008 83 732
2009 61 935
2010 75 1014
2011 98 1215
2012 79 1542
2013 86 1590
2014 94 1812
2015 110 2018
2016 95 2208
2017 130 2163
2018 133 2458
2019 147 2925
2020 174 3401
2021 168 4108
2022 135 4342
2023 121 4633
2024 100 3560
2025 48 2748

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

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 184 207 483
Actuarial Science 230 256 669
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 248 280 1050
Operations Research 264 301 1565
Statistics 313 352 1577
Applied Mathematics 260 296 1645
Blockchain and Cryptography 289 332 2001

Business rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 264th for Business in the United States and 1129th in the World with 2,617 publications made and 58,218 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#264 of 1,388 In the United States
#298 of 1,472 In North America
#1129 of 6,366 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 28 89
1994 33 76
1995 30 104
1996 37 109
1997 25 133
1998 27 138
1999 24 146
2000 26 216
2001 36 218
2002 40 281
2003 43 323
2004 49 446
2005 52 484
2006 54 604
2007 72 683
2008 90 908
2009 63 1102
2010 81 1211
2011 111 1616
2012 80 1863
2013 80 1901
2014 82 2155
2015 95 2203
2016 89 2202
2017 115 2204
2018 111 2498
2019 134 2738
2020 168 3336
2021 130 4198
2022 130 4379
2023 120 4864
2024 101 4571
2025 64 3540

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

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Real Estate 127 142 347
Advertising 188 213 560
Tax Law 197 222 641
Accounting 205 233 665
Actuarial Science 230 256 669
Entertainment Industry Business 211 243 766
Engineering Management 292 323 1050
Human Resource Management 267 300 1072
Marketing 260 293 1079
Investment Banking and Stock trading 249 278 1106
Project Management 258 292 1125
Management Information Systems 275 311 1227
Public Policy / Administration 382 422 1229
Management 269 306 1253
Finance 294 328 1309
International Business 264 298 1318
International Trade 268 302 1416
Operations Research 264 301 1565

Chemistry rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 411th for Chemistry in the United States and 2692nd in the World with 2,199 publications made and 40,917 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.

Chemistry ranking Location
#411 of 1,455 In the United States
#460 of 1,538 In North America
#2692 of 6,561 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 5 59
1994 12 60
1995 14 58
1996 18 71
1997 19 77
1998 21 83
1999 13 112
2000 25 133
2001 15 157
2002 27 194
2003 38 239
2004 44 284
2005 42 376
2006 35 418
2007 57 452
2008 60 578
2009 53 731
2010 45 801
2011 62 960
2012 50 1041
2013 75 1254
2014 78 1291
2015 80 1417
2016 94 1569
2017 112 1719
2018 127 2039
2019 133 2429
2020 159 3133
2021 138 3850
2022 133 4203
2023 93 4449
2024 98 4009
2025 68 3590

The following table provides academic rankings for Middle Tennessee State University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computational Chemistry 299 339 1775
Pharmacy 343 380 1869
Nutrition and Food Science 282 321 2289
Petrology and Geochemistry 393 444 2389
Inorganic Chemistry 328 373 2392
Physical chemistry 333 379 2478
Biochemistry 409 456 2480
Environmental Chemistry 375 426 2694
Organic Chemistry 406 455 2786
Materials Science 412 462 2875
Nanotechnology 414 462 3001
Chemical Engineering 432 482 3266

Economics rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 292nd for Economics in the United States and 1206th in the World with 2,000 publications made and 39,403 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.

Economics ranking Location
#292 of 1,361 In the United States
#327 of 1,445 In North America
#1206 of 6,188 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 16 52
1994 24 56
1995 18 59
1996 21 66
1997 12 86
1998 18 79
1999 23 92
2000 23 136
2001 34 115
2002 26 154
2003 30 200
2004 34 264
2005 36 282
2006 35 387
2007 64 416
2008 67 521
2009 51 712
2010 62 709
2011 71 980
2012 59 1089
2013 60 1182
2014 56 1351
2015 72 1411
2016 91 1422
2017 93 1473
2018 82 1708
2019 120 1900
2020 151 2216
2021 129 2865
2022 111 3128
2023 102 3439
2024 71 2844
2025 50 2158

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

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 230 256 669
Political Economy 318 356 925
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 248 280 1050
Investment Banking and Stock trading 249 278 1106
Development Studies 305 339 1128
International Economics 231 261 1249
Finance 294 328 1309
International Trade 268 302 1416

Art & Design rankings

Middle Tennessee State University ranked 291st for Art & Design in the United States and 1137th in the World with 1,252 publications made and 16,619 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Art History, Aesthetics, 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
#291 of 1,369 In the United States
#327 of 1,454 In North America
#1137 of 6,010 In the World

Middle Tennessee State University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 12 24
1994 10 42
1995 16 33
1996 16 37
1997 11 38
1998 11 42
1999 13 49
2000 17 56
2001 9 67
2002 14 79
2003 16 105
2004 25 124
2005 23 163
2006 23 196
2007 28 178
2008 36 275
2009 38 306
2010 50 363
2011 59 461
2012 33 513
2013 50 609
2014 48 665
2015 51 738
2016 58 808
2017 56 727
2018 78 850
2019 70 1076
2020 68 1163
2021 64 1529
2022 53 1556
2023 59 1739
2024 43 1579
2025 26 1198

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

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Music 159 182 484
Art History 182 209 488
Cinematography 212 244 742
Entertainment Industry Business 211 243 766
Painting and Drawing 175 202 858
Sculpture 175 202 858
Creative Writing 287 325 867
Multimedia 238 268 919
Literature 292 328 1071
Fashion Design 265 298 1184
Aesthetics 359 399 1414
Computer Graphics 318 360 1954