Northern Illinois University ranked 175th in the United States, 565th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 174 research topics. Northern Illinois University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 31,460 academic publications and 838,250 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 84 notable alumni.
Northern Illinois University ranked 161st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 606th in the World with 17,690 publications made and 455,193 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Northern Illinois University ranked 187th for Physics in the United States and 871st in the World with 13,549 publications made and 426,464 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Northern Illinois University ranked 200th for Engineering in the United States and 983rd in the World with 13,006 publications made and 378,046 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranked 222nd for Biology in the United States and 1046th in the World with 12,776 publications made and 417,318 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Northern Illinois University ranked 186th for Computer Science in the United States and 710th in the World with 12,252 publications made and 367,575 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Library and Information science.
Northern Illinois University ranked 191st for Environmental Science in the United States and 892nd in the World with 11,537 publications made and 354,952 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
Northern Illinois University ranked 223rd for Chemistry in the United States and 1148th in the World with 10,377 publications made and 320,432 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranked 212th for Medicine in the United States and 867th in the World with 10,169 publications made and 345,463 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Health Science.
Northern Illinois University ranked 171st for Psychology in the United States and 509th in the World with 9,105 publications made and 306,887 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Northern Illinois University ranked 160th for Mathematics in the United States and 588th in the World with 7,591 publications made and 237,208 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Northern Illinois University ranked 153rd for Business in the United States and 530th in the World with 6,465 publications made and 185,105 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Northern Illinois University ranked 159th for Economics in the United States and 500th in the World with 5,154 publications made and 120,272 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northern Illinois University ranked 143rd for Art & Design in the United States and 491st in the World with 3,717 publications made and 64,982 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.
