Northern Arizona University ranked 185th in the United States, 597th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 142 research topics. Northern Arizona University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 23,478 academic publications and 812,417 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 47 notable alumni.
Northern Arizona University ranked 145th for Environmental Science in the United States and 589th in the World with 14,163 publications made and 591,720 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Northern Arizona University ranked 183rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 723rd in the World with 13,597 publications made and 405,790 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
Northern Arizona University ranked 203rd for Biology in the United States and 905th in the World with 13,261 publications made and 581,154 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Genetics, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science.
Northern Arizona University ranked 235th for Engineering in the United States and 1302nd in the World with 8,518 publications made and 279,817 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Northern Arizona University ranked 236th for Medicine in the United States and 1019th in the World with 8,206 publications made and 291,570 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Therapy.
Northern Arizona University ranked 223rd for Computer Science in the United States and 922nd in the World with 8,174 publications made and 291,136 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Northern Arizona University ranked 225th for Physics in the United States and 1183rd in the World with 8,011 publications made and 293,291 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Astrobiology.
Northern Arizona University ranked 237th for Chemistry in the United States and 1312th in the World with 7,286 publications made and 328,233 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
Northern Arizona University ranked 244th for Psychology in the United States and 859th in the World with 5,328 publications made and 149,757 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Northern Arizona University ranked 209th for Mathematics in the United States and 859th in the World with 4,236 publications made and 130,934 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Northern Arizona University ranked 230th for Business in the United States and 919th in the World with 3,433 publications made and 87,287 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Northern Arizona University ranked 230th for Economics in the United States and 877th in the World with 3,093 publications made and 74,483 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northern Arizona University ranked 188th for Art & Design in the United States and 703rd in the World with 2,390 publications made and 51,843 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.
