Northeastern University ranked 95th in the United States, 216th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 217 research topics. Northeastern University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 67,822 academic publications and 2,183,413 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 205 notable alumni.
Northeastern University ranked 85th for Engineering in the United States and 295th in the World with 37,829 publications made and 1,243,750 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
Northeastern University ranked 85th for Physics in the United States and 285th in the World with 35,282 publications made and 1,227,023 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Northeastern University ranked 94th for Computer Science in the United States and 245th in the World with 33,868 publications made and 1,060,472 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Northeastern University ranked 131st for Biology in the United States and 476th in the World with 32,113 publications made and 1,165,627 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Northeastern University ranked 114th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 367th in the World with 30,534 publications made and 1,001,510 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Northeastern University ranked 124th for Chemistry in the United States and 441st in the World with 29,838 publications made and 1,077,354 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Northeastern University ranked 122nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 434th in the World with 24,087 publications made and 804,646 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Northeastern University ranked 150th for Medicine in the United States and 497th in the World with 23,214 publications made and 843,689 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
Northeastern University ranked 125th for Psychology in the United States and 307th in the World with 18,205 publications made and 679,928 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Northeastern University ranked 103rd for Mathematics in the United States and 288th in the World with 16,167 publications made and 461,454 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
Northeastern University ranked 85th for Business in the United States and 211th in the World with 13,430 publications made and 418,983 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Northeastern University ranked 103rd for Economics in the United States and 270th in the World with 8,792 publications made and 270,614 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northeastern University ranked 102nd for Art & Design in the United States and 336th in the World with 5,719 publications made and 134,292 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.
