Northern Illinois University ranked 164th in the United States, 526th in the global 2026 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 32,045 academic publications and 874,091 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 91 notable alumni.
Northern Illinois University ranked 161st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 627th in the World with 17,989 publications made and 476,217 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Northern Illinois University ranked 189th for Physics in the United States and 885th in the World with 13,804 publications made and 444,543 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 1007th in the World with 13,220 publications made and 394,770 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranked 224th for Biology in the United States and 1085th in the World with 12,957 publications made and 432,724 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Northern Illinois University ranked 187th for Computer Science in the United States and 724th in the World with 12,413 publications made and 381,168 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Library and Information science.
Northern Illinois University ranked 193rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 911th in the World with 11,726 publications made and 369,994 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
Northern Illinois University ranked 224th for Chemistry in the United States and 1177th in the World with 10,534 publications made and 334,510 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 887th in the World with 10,344 publications made and 359,747 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 516th in the World with 9,259 publications made and 320,021 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Northern Illinois University ranked 159th for Mathematics in the United States and 600th in the World with 7,672 publications made and 246,751 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Northern Illinois University ranked 152nd for Business in the United States and 544th in the World with 6,532 publications made and 194,523 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Northern Illinois University ranked 161st for Economics in the United States and 514th in the World with 5,205 publications made and 126,370 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northern Illinois University ranked 144th for Art & Design in the United States and 504th in the World with 3,764 publications made and 67,929 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.
