Northeastern University ranked 87th in the United States, 201st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 218 research topics. Northeastern University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 70,142 academic publications and 2,326,936 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 213 notable alumni.
Northeastern University ranked 86th for Engineering in the United States and 298th in the World with 38,863 publications made and 1,316,779 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 288th in the World with 36,102 publications made and 1,298,668 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Northeastern University ranked 93rd for Computer Science in the United States and 246th in the World with 35,171 publications made and 1,135,509 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Northeastern University ranked 130th for Biology in the United States and 477th in the World with 33,143 publications made and 1,256,376 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Northeastern University ranked 114th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 371st in the World with 31,479 publications made and 1,065,570 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Northeastern University ranked 123rd for Chemistry in the United States and 441st in the World with 30,565 publications made and 1,158,025 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Northeastern University ranked 120th for Environmental Science in the United States and 434th in the World with 24,725 publications made and 856,076 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Northeastern University ranked 150th for Medicine in the United States and 500th in the World with 24,097 publications made and 918,517 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
Northeastern University ranked 123rd for Psychology in the United States and 308th in the World with 18,904 publications made and 726,924 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Northeastern University ranked 103rd for Mathematics in the United States and 291st in the World with 16,537 publications made and 478,004 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 218th in the World with 13,742 publications made and 449,739 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Northeastern University ranked 103rd for Economics in the United States and 274th in the World with 9,008 publications made and 284,265 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 335th in the World with 5,920 publications made and 143,688 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.
