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North Carolina Central University ranked 456th in the United States, 1857th in the global 2025 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 4,277 academic publications and 87,381 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 50 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1857 of 14,131 In the World
#503 of 2,597 In North America
#456 of 2,496 In the United States
#14 of 65 In North Carolina
#2 of 2 In Durham
#904 of 1,036 For Social Work
#966 of 1,005 For Early Childhood Education
#981 of 1,483 For Criminology and Criminal Justice
#1249 of 7,918 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 407th for Biology in the United States and 2434th in the World with 2,414 publications made and 60,930 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#407 of 1,609 In the United States
#457 of 1,698 In North America
#2434 of 6,833 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 13 31
1993 6 24
1994 10 37
1995 5 37
1996 10 27
1997 13 63
1998 6 51
1999 11 74
2000 15 112
2001 23 137
2002 21 135
2003 27 302
2004 27 349
2005 40 515
2006 47 600
2007 58 780
2008 73 947
2009 79 1092
2010 93 1346
2011 91 1562
2012 136 1862
2013 106 2057
2014 80 2335
2015 92 2500
2016 105 2652
2017 135 3166
2018 122 3231
2019 128 3542
2020 164 4517
2021 153 5654
2022 186 5851
2023 136 6135
2024 97 5637

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 238 261 1102
Pharmacology 232 257 1178
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 277 306 1324
Biophysics 321 357 1356
Biotechnology 273 304 1569
Genetics 306 342 1609
Immunology 303 334 1617
Neuroscience 405 448 1694
Evolutionary Biology 408 453 1797
Molecular Biology 336 374 1803
Biochemistry 313 351 1809
Nanotechnology 275 311 1914
Microbiology 334 369 2116
Virology 490 531 2776
Zoology 620 673 2913
Botany 512 565 3032
Paleontology 582 636 3220
Horticulture 461 513 3295
Nutrition and Food Science 452 500 3404
Agricultural Science 666 730 4138

Chemistry rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 368th for Chemistry in the United States and 2375th in the World with 1,960 publications made and 55,759 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#368 of 1,447 In the United States
#414 of 1,530 In North America
#2375 of 6,545 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 8 22
1993 6 21
1994 8 30
1995 7 29
1996 4 17
1997 7 31
1998 6 42
1999 9 50
2000 11 60
2001 19 102
2002 20 122
2003 22 242
2004 24 324
2005 34 473
2006 41 524
2007 48 724
2008 56 811
2009 64 990
2010 89 1164
2011 79 1379
2012 123 1634
2013 98 1835
2014 86 2070
2015 76 2226
2016 82 2285
2017 102 2765
2018 110 2863
2019 106 3198
2020 120 4018
2021 108 5027
2022 140 5114
2023 106 5296
2024 79 4932

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 313 351 1809
Nanotechnology 275 311 1914
Chemical Engineering 327 370 2557
Materials Science 385 433 2719
Organic Chemistry 419 468 2836
Physical chemistry 425 475 2918
Environmental Chemistry 474 529 3179
Nutrition and Food Science 452 500 3404

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 678th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3237th in the World with 1,954 publications made and 26,919 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#678 of 1,761 In the United States
#743 of 1,852 In North America
#3237 of 7,081 In the World

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

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 13 27
1993 12 29
1994 11 45
1995 10 39
1996 20 42
1997 18 78
1998 21 74
1999 24 101
2000 24 132
2001 17 146
2002 23 143
2003 26 217
2004 24 235
2005 30 307
2006 27 345
2007 47 460
2008 79 542
2009 50 657
2010 57 803
2011 54 983
2012 74 973
2013 58 1106
2014 90 1214
2015 60 1483
2016 93 1383
2017 87 1542
2018 96 1608
2019 103 1784
2020 103 2177
2021 142 2560
2022 128 2714
2023 96 3016
2024 73 2671

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
Social Work 384 425 904
Early Childhood Education 365 401 966
Criminology and Criminal Justice 429 472 981
Gender Studies 450 493 1096
Media Studies 550 605 1402
Library and Information science 516 560 1558
Anthropology 460 509 1566
Public Policy / Administration 467 514 1592
Education Majors 522 572 1784
Communications and Public Relations 541 592 1810
Art History 688 748 1874
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 679 736 2338
Sociology 610 667 2369
Demography 528 578 2475
Law 650 708 2592
Political Science 663 727 2865
Linguistics 592 649 2991
History 732 797 3316
Philosophy 698 764 3423
Aesthetics 756 824 3545
Archaeology 763 830 3857

Medicine rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 447th for Medicine in the United States and 2252nd in the World with 1,948 publications made and 46,713 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Oncology and Cancer research, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology.

Medicine ranking Location
#447 of 1,600 In the United States
#489 of 1,685 In North America
#2252 of 6,775 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 9 23
1993 7 31
1994 5 45
1995 7 39
1996 10 40
1997 10 55
1998 11 63
1999 11 97
2000 16 127
2001 13 142
2002 16 141
2003 23 267
2004 20 325
2005 34 451
2006 36 546
2007 41 684
2008 51 805
2009 61 911
2010 56 1047
2011 70 1248
2012 105 1432
2013 66 1621
2014 72 1817
2015 69 2022
2016 76 1984
2017 107 2327
2018 94 2387
2019 118 2671
2020 145 3467
2021 137 4280
2022 163 4474
2023 109 4616
2024 99 4126

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
Social Work 384 425 904
Oncology and Cancer research 238 261 1102
Pharmacology 232 257 1178
Gerontology 454 499 1548
Health Science 477 517 1598
Radiation Therapy 292 322 1615
Immunology 303 334 1617
Cardiology 382 417 1840
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 308 332 1866
Healthcare Management (MHA) 506 557 1994
Nursing 533 585 2000
Psychiatry 518 567 2138
Family medicine 544 587 2194
Clinical Psychology 664 720 2284
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 494 536 2519
Public Health 535 585 2520
Surgery 530 574 2545
Pathology 497 544 2726
Virology 490 531 2776
Anatomy and Physiology 569 620 2876
Physical Therapy 715 775 3242

Engineering rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 475th for Engineering in the United States and 2983rd in the World with 1,653 publications made and 32,754 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#475 of 1,565 In the United States
#528 of 1,651 In North America
#2983 of 6,782 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 12 18
1993 5 19
1994 3 21
1995 7 29
1996 6 17
1997 11 35
1998 9 38
1999 5 75
2000 16 80
2001 21 119
2002 14 123
2003 33 210
2004 22 285
2005 20 372
2006 32 350
2007 44 524
2008 48 516
2009 43 631
2010 62 745
2011 48 924
2012 82 1036
2013 66 1146
2014 92 1349
2015 69 1595
2016 90 1647
2017 87 1988
2018 94 2095
2019 105 2230
2020 85 2841
2021 103 3402
2022 101 3381
2023 89 3539
2024 68 3297

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 273 304 1569
Nanotechnology 275 311 1914
Chemical Engineering 327 370 2557
Materials Science 385 433 2719
Optical Engineering 431 481 2732
Telecommunications 464 516 2938
Computer Networking 509 565 2947
Electronic Engineering 413 465 2955
Electrical Engineering 455 508 3089
Aerospace Engineering 591 644 3387
Civil Engineering 544 600 3389
Metallurgical Engineering 500 552 3404
Acoustical Engineering 662 724 3573
Structural Engineering 622 680 3807
Mechanical Engineering 680 742 3900

Computer Science rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 496th for Computer Science in the United States and 2647th in the World with 1,640 publications made and 37,466 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Library and Information science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#496 of 1,612 In the United States
#545 of 1,698 In North America
#2647 of 6,845 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 14 28
1993 6 27
1994 7 36
1995 4 34
1996 14 34
1997 16 58
1998 9 48
1999 8 80
2000 22 114
2001 14 111
2002 22 119
2003 26 197
2004 20 254
2005 25 375
2006 34 426
2007 52 482
2008 74 572
2009 49 730
2010 69 861
2011 53 1000
2012 61 1069
2013 64 1257
2014 81 1431
2015 62 1652
2016 79 1743
2017 83 1925
2018 74 2055
2019 72 2211
2020 84 2685
2021 100 3123
2022 112 3094
2023 75 3303
2024 60 3018

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 277 306 1324
Library and Information science 516 560 1558
Neuroscience 405 448 1694
Multimedia 407 448 1739
Management Information Systems 460 514 2300
Data Science 474 529 2491
Telecommunications 464 516 2938
Computer Networking 509 565 2947
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 533 587 3110
Machine Learning 504 557 3141
Computer Vision 510 566 3162
Cyber Security 600 659 3318
Cognitive Science 679 740 3364

Physics rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 467th for Physics in the United States and 2861st in the World with 1,545 publications made and 33,100 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#467 of 1,531 In the United States
#520 of 1,617 In North America
#2861 of 6,713 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 10 23
1993 8 17
1994 5 22
1995 6 26
1996 9 13
1997 9 27
1998 12 36
1999 8 70
2000 17 111
2001 17 148
2002 20 171
2003 25 234
2004 28 356
2005 23 415
2006 27 405
2007 34 553
2008 41 553
2009 32 662
2010 52 747
2011 47 955
2012 72 1056
2013 70 1165
2014 81 1357
2015 62 1522
2016 75 1594
2017 82 1806
2018 89 1959
2019 94 2088
2020 77 2680
2021 98 3247
2022 101 3166
2023 95 3363
2024 67 3206

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
Biophysics 321 357 1356
Atomic and Molecular physics 283 322 1467
Astrophysics and Astronomy 362 407 1772
Theoretical Physics 357 399 1835
Nanotechnology 275 311 1914
Nuclear Physics 334 377 1922
Condensed Matter Physics 309 352 2127
Materials Science 385 433 2719
Optical Engineering 431 481 2732
Quantum and Particle physics 504 558 3035
Acoustical Engineering 662 724 3573

Environmental Science rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 620th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3508th in the World with 1,270 publications made and 23,383 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#620 of 1,631 In the United States
#679 of 1,721 In North America
#3508 of 6,876 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 10 26
1993 5 21
1994 8 31
1995 5 27
1996 9 30
1997 11 46
1998 10 43
1999 9 52
2000 14 91
2001 14 82
2002 10 98
2003 19 143
2004 12 157
2005 17 218
2006 18 219
2007 23 298
2008 38 342
2009 32 467
2010 41 549
2011 30 702
2012 49 772
2013 33 857
2014 45 1068
2015 46 1078
2016 64 1154
2017 64 1404
2018 68 1427
2019 60 1633
2020 78 2090
2021 83 2597
2022 112 2589
2023 81 2980
2024 49 2714

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
Geology 517 570 3030
Environmental Chemistry 474 529 3179
Paleontology 582 636 3220
Geography and Cartography 591 651 3327
Ecology 705 771 4023
Environmental Management 621 685 4050
Agricultural Science 666 730 4138
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 721 784 4237
Oceanography 758 825 4345

Psychology rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 526th for Psychology in the United States and 2185th in the World with 1,210 publications made and 27,691 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#526 of 1,558 In the United States
#577 of 1,645 In North America
#2185 of 6,645 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 7 24
1993 4 20
1994 7 42
1995 4 27
1996 14 27
1997 10 49
1998 9 49
1999 13 69
2000 13 111
2001 7 106
2002 11 105
2003 13 214
2004 11 227
2005 18 367
2006 26 388
2007 29 479
2008 35 506
2009 33 613
2010 32 668
2011 39 794
2012 48 878
2013 36 930
2014 42 1009
2015 38 1204
2016 58 1221
2017 59 1375
2018 56 1342
2019 80 1420
2020 87 1813
2021 92 2180
2022 89 2269
2023 72 2409
2024 55 2086

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
Social Work 384 425 904
Neuroscience 405 448 1694
Education Majors 522 572 1784
Psychiatry 518 567 2138
Child Psychology 654 708 2205
Clinical Psychology 664 720 2284
Social Psychology 672 733 2575
Cognitive Science 679 740 3364

Mathematics rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 594th for Mathematics in the United States and 3170th in the World with 806 publications made and 14,841 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#594 of 1,410 In the United States
#648 of 1,491 In North America
#3170 of 6,418 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 10 16
1993 5 13
1994 4 20
1995 3 24
1996 6 25
1997 8 31
1998 9 29
1999 5 45
2000 9 63
2001 4 68
2002 9 62
2003 8 86
2004 11 118
2005 12 158
2006 15 182
2007 21 212
2008 25 243
2009 23 280
2010 23 378
2011 25 408
2012 34 422
2013 31 522
2014 42 595
2015 28 699
2016 46 728
2017 46 821
2018 48 848
2019 42 879
2020 36 1120
2021 59 1263
2022 45 1192
2023 30 1345
2024 31 1023

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 544 592 1776
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 543 594 2650
Statistics 585 641 3219

Business rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 554th for Business in the United States and 2699th in the World with 738 publications made and 11,796 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#554 of 1,377 In the United States
#611 of 1,460 In North America
#2699 of 6,339 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 4 4
1993 3 10
1994 4 12
1995 2 22
1996 8 19
1997 6 29
1998 11 30
1999 5 57
2000 10 60
2001 6 66
2002 12 80
2003 12 92
2004 8 113
2005 17 129
2006 11 130
2007 15 150
2008 25 216
2009 18 254
2010 26 317
2011 21 391
2012 34 358
2013 21 392
2014 31 431
2015 27 517
2016 33 477
2017 39 541
2018 32 564
2019 45 622
2020 49 845
2021 45 912
2022 49 910
2023 34 1116
2024 20 822

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 467 514 1592
Management Information Systems 460 514 2300
Management 481 530 2440
Accounting 555 605 2462
Advertising 602 654 2518
Marketing 558 613 2771
Finance 586 641 2904

Economics rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 599th for Economics in the United States and 2703rd in the World with 680 publications made and 8,524 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#599 of 1,355 In the United States
#655 of 1,438 In North America
#2703 of 6,167 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 3 6
1993 4 12
1994 5 16
1995 3 19
1996 5 15
1997 3 27
1998 8 25
1999 6 40
2000 8 63
2001 9 62
2002 9 74
2003 11 87
2004 9 99
2005 7 120
2006 13 119
2007 21 161
2008 19 199
2009 18 238
2010 14 237
2011 23 296
2012 23 273
2013 13 330
2014 18 333
2015 16 400
2016 31 402
2017 42 413
2018 36 421
2019 38 470
2020 48 640
2021 49 750
2022 46 817
2023 44 946
2024 28 703

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 563 615 2347
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 543 594 2650
Finance 586 641 2904

Art & Design rankings

North Carolina Central University ranked 750th for Art & Design in the United States and 3226th in the World with 329 publications made and 2,797 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, 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
#750 of 1,361 In the United States
#816 of 1,444 In North America
#3226 of 5,966 In the World

North Carolina Central University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 3 3
1993 0 1
1994 0 3
1995 0 4
1996 3 2
1997 2 7
1998 4 7
1999 3 11
2000 5 17
2001 6 8
2002 0 16
2003 5 31
2004 4 34
2005 5 35
2006 7 46
2007 14 58
2008 9 73
2009 10 81
2010 14 102
2011 8 147
2012 8 111
2013 8 151
2014 12 150
2015 10 184
2016 22 211
2017 15 231
2018 18 216
2019 22 236
2020 16 310
2021 20 348
2022 18 377
2023 18 418
2024 12 372

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
Multimedia 407 448 1739
Art History 688 748 1874
Literature 735 798 2978
Fashion Design 732 799 3490
Aesthetics 756 824 3545