Norfolk State University ranked 542nd in the United States, 2204th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 31 research topics. Norfolk State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,165 academic publications and 71,078 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 24 notable alumni.
Norfolk State University ranked 373rd for Engineering in the United States and 2417th in the World with 2,659 publications made and 48,266 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.
Norfolk State University ranked 381st for Physics in the United States and 2366th in the World with 2,530 publications made and 49,812 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Norfolk State University ranked 381st for Chemistry in the United States and 2477th in the World with 2,229 publications made and 41,451 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Norfolk State University ranked 529th for Biology in the United States and 3109th in the World with 1,888 publications made and 28,537 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany.
Norfolk State University ranked 791st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3732nd in the World with 1,442 publications made and 16,147 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Norfolk State University ranked 573rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 3298th in the World with 1,434 publications made and 23,291 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Norfolk State University ranked 616th for Computer Science in the United States and 3296th in the World with 1,304 publications made and 20,505 citations received. Main research topics: Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Neuroscience.
Norfolk State University ranked 787th for Medicine in the United States and 3800th in the World with 995 publications made and 12,396 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Health Science.
Norfolk State University ranked 633rd for Mathematics in the United States and 3359th in the World with 755 publications made and 10,526 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Norfolk State University ranked 780th for Psychology in the United States and 3380th in the World with 754 publications made and 8,937 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Norfolk State University ranked 649th for Business in the United States and 3183rd in the World with 688 publications made and 8,395 citations received. Main research topics: Marketing, Management, Finance, Advertising, Engineering Management.
Norfolk State University ranked 677th for Economics in the United States and 3101st in the World with 535 publications made and 7,175 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Norfolk State University ranked 753rd for Art & Design in the United States and 3236th in the World with 325 publications made and 2,555 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design.
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