Norfolk State University ranked 562nd in the United States, 2192nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 29 research topics. Norfolk State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,240 academic publications and 73,551 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 26 notable alumni.
Norfolk State University ranked 374th for Engineering in the United States and 2463rd in the World with 2,687 publications made and 49,856 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.
Norfolk State University ranked 384th for Physics in the United States and 2416th in the World with 2,557 publications made and 51,351 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Norfolk State University ranked 384th for Chemistry in the United States and 2531st in the World with 2,247 publications made and 42,564 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Norfolk State University ranked 537th for Biology in the United States and 3181st in the World with 1,913 publications made and 29,491 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany.
Norfolk State University ranked 793rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3800th in the World with 1,470 publications made and 16,986 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Norfolk State University ranked 576th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3373rd in the World with 1,460 publications made and 24,059 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Norfolk State University ranked 614th for Computer Science in the United States and 3337th in the World with 1,332 publications made and 21,187 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Neuroscience.
Norfolk State University ranked 788th for Medicine in the United States and 3853rd in the World with 1,021 publications made and 13,122 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Health Science.
Norfolk State University ranked 778th for Psychology in the United States and 3432nd in the World with 771 publications made and 9,518 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Norfolk State University ranked 638th for Mathematics in the United States and 3415th in the World with 762 publications made and 10,911 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Norfolk State University ranked 662nd for Business in the United States and 3270th in the World with 696 publications made and 8,658 citations received. Main research topics: Marketing, Management, Finance, Advertising, Engineering Management.
Norfolk State University ranked 678th for Economics in the United States and 3152nd in the World with 544 publications made and 7,507 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Norfolk State University ranked 757th for Art & Design in the United States and 3299th in the World with 331 publications made and 2,726 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History.
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