Northeastern University ranked 95th in the United States, 220th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 215 research topics. Northeastern University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 54,991 academic publications and 1,529,381 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 195 notable alumni.
Northeastern University ranked 88th for Engineering in the United States and 302nd in the World with 30,998 publications made and 901,430 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
Northeastern University ranked 86th for Physics in the United States and 293rd in the World with 28,786 publications made and 864,728 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Northeastern University ranked 101st for Computer Science in the United States and 264th in the World with 27,770 publications made and 757,621 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Northeastern University ranked 134th for Biology in the United States and 487th in the World with 27,151 publications made and 875,962 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Northeastern University ranked 124th for Chemistry in the United States and 439th in the World with 25,051 publications made and 818,223 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Northeastern University ranked 120th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 372nd in the World with 24,682 publications made and 674,878 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Northeastern University ranked 127th for Environmental Science in the United States and 440th in the World with 19,671 publications made and 562,415 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Northeastern University ranked 154th for Medicine in the United States and 510th in the World with 19,382 publications made and 621,928 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
Northeastern University ranked 128th for Psychology in the United States and 325th in the World with 14,796 publications made and 493,335 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Northeastern University ranked 110th for Mathematics in the United States and 317th in the World with 13,298 publications made and 330,213 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
Northeastern University ranked 87th for Business in the United States and 224th in the World with 10,935 publications made and 303,296 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Northeastern University ranked 111th for Economics in the United States and 282nd in the World with 7,115 publications made and 189,431 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northeastern University ranked 108th for Art & Design in the United States and 343rd in the World with 4,599 publications made and 100,200 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.
