Northeastern Illinois University ranked 553rd in the United States, 2177th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 37 research topics. Northeastern Illinois University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,268 academic publications and 58,921 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 29 notable alumni.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 485th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2364th in the World with 2,396 publications made and 43,817 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 542nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2938th in the World with 1,304 publications made and 28,596 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Cyber Security.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 517th for Psychology in the United States and 2178th in the World with 1,242 publications made and 28,382 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 589th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3431st in the World with 1,187 publications made and 26,300 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 695th for Biology in the United States and 3884th in the World with 1,165 publications made and 25,896 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 645th for Medicine in the United States and 3223rd in the World with 1,098 publications made and 23,683 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 464th for Mathematics in the United States and 2481st in the World with 963 publications made and 23,232 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 626th for Physics in the United States and 3723rd in the World with 912 publications made and 15,565 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 677th for Engineering in the United States and 4100th in the World with 906 publications made and 15,202 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 502nd for Business in the United States and 2436th in the World with 894 publications made and 19,127 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 481st for Economics in the United States and 2149th in the World with 861 publications made and 14,942 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked 494th for Art & Design in the United States and 2075th in the World with 506 publications made and 8,223 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.
