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North Carolina Central University ranked 453rd in the United States, 1822nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 44 research topics. North Carolina Central University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,692 academic publications and 61,691 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 49 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1822 of 14,131 In the World
#500 of 2,597 In North America
#453 of 2,496 In the United States
#14 of 65 In North Carolina
#2 of 2 In Durham
#810 of 1,307 For Criminology and Criminal Justice
#847 of 1,013 For Law Enforcement
#945 of 1,039 For Early Childhood Education
#1217 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1641 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 41 other topics

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Biology rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 401st for Biology in the United States and 2312th in the World with 2,140 publications made and 46,218 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#401 of 1,582 In the United States
#451 of 1,668 In North America
#2312 of 6,770 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 7 10
1992 12 27
1993 6 23
1994 10 32
1995 5 34
1996 11 26
1997 14 59
1998 6 42
1999 8 54
2000 16 89
2001 20 113
2002 20 114
2003 25 262
2004 25 296
2005 37 443
2006 40 528
2007 51 623
2008 67 787
2009 76 944
2010 78 1077
2011 87 1300
2012 121 1477
2013 100 1775
2014 80 1939
2015 82 2192
2016 84 2236
2017 121 2644
2018 116 2808
2019 125 3026
2020 142 3680
2021 156 4816
2022 163 5130
2023 126 5268

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Oncology and Cancer research 241 263 1066
Pharmacology 240 268 1196
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 282 311 1297
Biotechnology 272 303 1530
Immunology 297 328 1548
Genetics 303 339 1561
Evolutionary Biology 373 416 1609
Neuroscience 404 447 1638
Molecular Biology 328 364 1696
Biochemistry 319 357 1767
Nanotechnology 270 306 1884
Microbiology 332 367 2028
Virology 456 494 2484
Zoology 560 612 2539
Botany 513 566 2952
Paleontology 572 625 3083
Nutrition and Food Science 443 490 3248
Agricultural Science 647 711 4047

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 655th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3008th in the World with 1,735 publications made and 20,129 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#655 of 1,728 In the United States
#718 of 1,819 In North America
#3008 of 7,020 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 10 16
1992 13 24
1993 11 29
1994 11 38
1995 9 31
1996 21 36
1997 19 66
1998 19 61
1999 23 89
2000 23 95
2001 17 122
2002 23 123
2003 19 174
2004 22 186
2005 29 234
2006 28 273
2007 46 373
2008 75 423
2009 46 495
2010 56 613
2011 46 732
2012 71 748
2013 49 878
2014 80 903
2015 51 1113
2016 81 1024
2017 72 1158
2018 88 1242
2019 89 1331
2020 93 1613
2021 140 1914
2022 118 2142
2023 86 2316

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Criminology and Criminal Justice 384 422 810
Law Enforcement 330 363 847
Early Childhood Education 387 424 945
Gender Studies 439 479 1017
Public Policy / Administration 446 492 1419
Anthropology 454 504 1439
Library and Information science 506 546 1503
Education Majors 541 592 1682
Art History 646 697 1709
Communications and Public Relations 564 616 1755
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 659 714 2114
Sociology 584 640 2114
Demography 525 574 2326
Law 632 689 2403
Political Science 643 705 2619
Linguistics 552 607 2672
History 699 763 3077
Philosophy 656 721 3153
Aesthetics 721 787 3333
Archaeology 743 811 3631

Chemistry rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 365th for Chemistry in the United States and 2328th in the World with 1,725 publications made and 41,887 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#365 of 1,407 In the United States
#411 of 1,488 In North America
#2328 of 6,447 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 2 6
1992 6 16
1993 7 19
1994 8 21
1995 7 22
1996 5 17
1997 6 29
1998 5 30
1999 6 35
2000 13 52
2001 17 75
2002 20 91
2003 20 191
2004 24 260
2005 28 383
2006 35 446
2007 40 538
2008 51 658
2009 62 842
2010 72 904
2011 78 1126
2012 111 1278
2013 88 1553
2014 84 1697
2015 70 1905
2016 64 1876
2017 94 2319
2018 102 2425
2019 101 2689
2020 111 3257
2021 107 4269
2022 122 4492
2023 96 4552

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 319 357 1767
Nanotechnology 270 306 1884
Chemical Engineering 332 377 2550
Physical chemistry 382 432 2643
Materials Science 389 438 2698
Organic Chemistry 413 462 2726
Environmental Chemistry 463 517 3061
Nutrition and Food Science 443 490 3248

Medicine rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 440th for Medicine in the United States and 2124th in the World with 1,699 publications made and 34,770 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Oncology and Cancer research, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology.

Medicine ranking Location
#440 of 1,558 In the United States
#483 of 1,643 In North America
#2124 of 6,680 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 5 17
1992 9 20
1993 6 28
1994 4 40
1995 6 37
1996 10 35
1997 10 50
1998 10 54
1999 10 78
2000 15 99
2001 13 121
2002 16 126
2003 23 227
2004 20 289
2005 27 367
2006 34 484
2007 38 555
2008 48 699
2009 52 768
2010 50 859
2011 65 1024
2012 96 1181
2013 65 1403
2014 66 1536
2015 65 1720
2016 65 1697
2017 96 1975
2018 86 2085
2019 105 2271
2020 126 2830
2021 133 3627
2022 145 3984
2023 101 3897

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Oncology and Cancer research 241 263 1066
Pharmacology 240 268 1196
Gerontology 426 470 1373
Immunology 297 328 1548
Health Science 529 571 1679
Healthcare Management (MHA) 471 519 1695
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 309 333 1826
Cardiology 377 416 1830
Nursing 550 603 1940
Family medicine 518 558 1951
Psychiatry 489 537 1962
Clinical Psychology 657 715 2143
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 487 529 2426
Public Health 550 600 2434
Virology 456 494 2484
Surgery 547 590 2491
Pathology 487 535 2578
Anatomy and Physiology 571 622 2769
Physical Therapy 678 736 2971

Engineering rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 467th for Engineering in the United States and 2913th in the World with 1,417 publications made and 23,747 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#467 of 1,518 In the United States
#520 of 1,602 In North America
#2913 of 6,684 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 6 9
1992 9 13
1993 5 17
1994 3 11
1995 7 23
1996 5 16
1997 9 33
1998 8 30
1999 5 57
2000 16 60
2001 18 84
2002 13 91
2003 31 112
2004 19 174
2005 17 217
2006 30 231
2007 41 305
2008 50 358
2009 38 470
2010 49 523
2011 45 675
2012 76 721
2013 48 893
2014 85 994
2015 65 1186
2016 74 1250
2017 75 1521
2018 90 1632
2019 85 1724
2020 81 2135
2021 93 2677
2022 95 2726
2023 71 2856

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biotechnology 272 303 1530
Nanotechnology 270 306 1884
Chemical Engineering 332 377 2550
Aerospace Engineering 437 489 2571
Optical Engineering 420 470 2661
Acoustical Engineering 485 536 2682
Materials Science 389 438 2698
Computer Networking 497 553 2835
Electronic Engineering 412 465 2945
Electrical Engineering 440 492 2996
Telecommunications 499 552 3023
Civil Engineering 518 572 3229
Metallurgical Engineering 496 548 3292
Structural Engineering 587 641 3546
Mechanical Engineering 639 698 3677

Computer Science rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 489th for Computer Science in the United States and 2538th in the World with 1,416 publications made and 27,100 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Library and Information science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#489 of 1,576 In the United States
#538 of 1,662 In North America
#2538 of 6,752 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 8 13
1992 13 25
1993 7 26
1994 6 31
1995 4 23
1996 16 30
1997 17 48
1998 10 45
1999 9 74
2000 21 82
2001 11 93
2002 22 97
2003 21 164
2004 21 212
2005 25 304
2006 29 345
2007 46 383
2008 68 471
2009 43 566
2010 57 668
2011 43 768
2012 60 828
2013 49 1004
2014 79 1106
2015 47 1260
2016 65 1332
2017 71 1491
2018 62 1680
2019 57 1687
2020 73 2067
2021 104 2540
2022 97 2633
2023 67 2636

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 282 311 1297
Library and Information science 506 546 1503
Neuroscience 404 447 1638
Management Information Systems 446 492 2007
Data Science 430 480 2116
Cognitive Science 562 617 2661
Computer Networking 497 553 2835
Telecommunications 499 552 3023
Computer Vision 500 552 3053
Cyber Security 566 622 3079
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 555 610 3122
Machine Learning 552 606 3279

Physics rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 461st for Physics in the United States and 2805th in the World with 1,309 publications made and 23,367 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#461 of 1,485 In the United States
#514 of 1,569 In North America
#2805 of 6,603 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 4 8
1992 8 17
1993 7 14
1994 5 13
1995 6 15
1996 8 13
1997 8 22
1998 11 25
1999 9 50
2000 18 77
2001 15 101
2002 17 103
2003 23 118
2004 22 201
2005 20 252
2006 25 237
2007 30 293
2008 42 340
2009 31 456
2010 41 489
2011 41 619
2012 65 691
2013 53 855
2014 75 911
2015 54 1062
2016 57 1118
2017 72 1323
2018 83 1439
2019 81 1525
2020 74 1918
2021 86 2413
2022 90 2478
2023 81 2560

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 283 320 1458
Theoretical Physics 325 366 1697
Nanotechnology 270 306 1884
Astrophysics and Astronomy 389 437 1927
Nuclear Physics 360 406 2103
Condensed Matter Physics 332 377 2265
Optical Engineering 420 470 2661
Acoustical Engineering 485 536 2682
Materials Science 389 438 2698
Quantum and Particle physics 482 535 2892

Environmental Science rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 606th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3327th in the World with 1,129 publications made and 17,064 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#606 of 1,598 In the United States
#664 of 1,687 In North America
#3327 of 6,798 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 3 9
1992 8 23
1993 5 20
1994 8 24
1995 5 20
1996 9 27
1997 12 37
1998 10 30
1999 8 34
2000 13 67
2001 13 61
2002 9 79
2003 15 125
2004 12 131
2005 15 182
2006 19 183
2007 22 226
2008 37 283
2009 30 372
2010 38 442
2011 30 555
2012 44 616
2013 26 716
2014 50 853
2015 42 906
2016 54 916
2017 68 1156
2018 57 1149
2019 58 1297
2020 67 1594
2021 86 2097
2022 89 2171
2023 71 2408

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Environmental Chemistry 463 517 3061
Paleontology 572 625 3083
Geology 553 608 3136
Oceanography 574 637 3258
Geography and Cartography 623 685 3357
Ecology 624 686 3469
Environmental Management 608 671 3900
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 656 717 3983
Agricultural Science 647 711 4047

Psychology rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 515th for Psychology in the United States and 2036th in the World with 1,062 publications made and 20,822 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#515 of 1,527 In the United States
#566 of 1,612 In North America
#2036 of 6,528 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 3 13
1992 6 22
1993 4 19
1994 6 33
1995 4 20
1996 14 24
1997 8 36
1998 8 42
1999 14 60
2000 13 83
2001 6 93
2002 11 97
2003 13 175
2004 13 202
2005 18 310
2006 23 346
2007 25 395
2008 36 451
2009 30 491
2010 32 536
2011 28 607
2012 45 687
2013 27 759
2014 40 806
2015 32 947
2016 53 978
2017 48 1078
2018 45 1130
2019 71 1163
2020 71 1449
2021 93 1739
2022 90 1942
2023 69 1924

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 404 447 1638
Education Majors 541 592 1682
Psychiatry 489 537 1962
Child Psychology 632 687 1985
Clinical Psychology 657 715 2143
Social Psychology 660 719 2406
Cognitive Science 562 617 2661

Mathematics rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 587th for Mathematics in the United States and 3053rd in the World with 735 publications made and 11,057 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#587 of 1,371 In the United States
#644 of 1,451 In North America
#3053 of 6,305 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 4 8
1992 8 14
1993 5 12
1994 4 19
1995 3 18
1996 6 20
1997 8 24
1998 8 25
1999 8 42
2000 8 47
2001 5 54
2002 9 55
2003 7 68
2004 9 88
2005 14 107
2006 14 130
2007 17 157
2008 26 192
2009 19 209
2010 21 290
2011 23 316
2012 35 322
2013 33 430
2014 38 451
2015 29 546
2016 45 552
2017 35 630
2018 44 655
2019 39 686
2020 30 829
2021 57 986
2022 48 979
2023 24 1027

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 579 625 1716
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 532 583 2469
Statistics 572 626 3087

Business rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 591st for Business in the United States and 2782nd in the World with 666 publications made and 7,680 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#591 of 1,334 In the United States
#647 of 1,412 In North America
#2782 of 6,187 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 7 12
1992 4 3
1993 3 11
1994 4 10
1995 2 17
1996 9 17
1997 7 21
1998 11 24
1999 5 49
2000 9 45
2001 7 53
2002 11 60
2003 10 70
2004 8 91
2005 18 98
2006 10 84
2007 13 121
2008 25 146
2009 12 176
2010 25 219
2011 14 281
2012 32 269
2013 15 292
2014 29 313
2015 26 345
2016 32 337
2017 35 398
2018 31 431
2019 33 468
2020 43 628
2021 46 710
2022 51 726
2023 33 821

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 446 492 1419
Management Information Systems 446 492 2007
Accounting 552 601 2252
Advertising 596 649 2509
Marketing 554 605 2576
Management 549 600 2675
Finance 588 644 2777

Economics rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 585th for Economics in the United States and 2490th in the World with 612 publications made and 6,385 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#585 of 1,317 In the United States
#641 of 1,400 In North America
#2490 of 5,995 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 4 5
1992 4 5
1993 4 12
1994 4 12
1995 3 13
1996 5 13
1997 4 21
1998 7 21
1999 7 37
2000 7 51
2001 9 49
2002 10 58
2003 9 65
2004 11 83
2005 6 95
2006 12 77
2007 17 134
2008 21 149
2009 15 166
2010 13 179
2011 18 214
2012 24 217
2013 11 269
2014 14 266
2015 17 299
2016 31 288
2017 33 323
2018 34 337
2019 30 358
2020 45 501
2021 44 584
2022 46 656
2023 45 727

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 542 591 2088
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 532 583 2469
Finance 588 644 2777

Art & Design rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 731st for Art & Design in the United States and 3020th in the World with 291 publications made and 1,863 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History.

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
#731 of 1,321 In the United States
#796 of 1,404 In North America
#3020 of 5,720 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 2 0
1992 1 2
1993 0 1
1994 1 3
1995 0 3
1996 3 2
1997 2 4
1998 4 6
1999 4 10
2000 4 15
2001 6 8
2002 1 12
2003 4 24
2004 3 16
2005 5 20
2006 6 35
2007 14 41
2008 9 48
2009 8 58
2010 11 73
2011 8 111
2012 9 80
2013 5 113
2014 13 111
2015 5 128
2016 19 168
2017 13 153
2018 17 158
2019 20 158
2020 13 221
2021 23 260
2022 17 273
2023 16 315

The following table provides academic rankings for North Carolina Central University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 646 697 1709
Literature 713 775 2733
Fashion Design 719 784 3313
Aesthetics 721 787 3333