Northern Illinois University ranked 180th in the United States, 573rd in the global 2024 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 27,309 academic publications and 538,903 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 80 notable alumni.
Northern Illinois University ranked 158th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 552nd in the World with 15,742 publications made and 292,855 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Northern Illinois University ranked 222nd for Biology in the United States and 1013th in the World with 11,346 publications made and 286,945 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Northern Illinois University ranked 187th for Physics in the United States and 857th in the World with 11,291 publications made and 241,986 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Acoustical Engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranked 201st for Engineering in the United States and 960th in the World with 11,147 publications made and 234,330 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranked 186th for Computer Science in the United States and 698th in the World with 10,896 publications made and 241,258 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Telecommunications.
Northern Illinois University ranked 192nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 851st in the World with 9,817 publications made and 211,063 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
Northern Illinois University ranked 222nd for Chemistry in the United States and 1087th in the World with 9,040 publications made and 211,154 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranked 209th for Medicine in the United States and 826th in the World with 8,953 publications made and 227,379 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Health Science.
Northern Illinois University ranked 167th for Psychology in the United States and 483rd in the World with 8,373 publications made and 220,936 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Northern Illinois University ranked 164th for Mathematics in the United States and 587th in the World with 6,844 publications made and 155,279 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 514th in the World with 5,913 publications made and 130,710 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Northern Illinois University ranked 155th for Economics in the United States and 469th in the World with 4,736 publications made and 86,843 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northern Illinois University ranked 139th for Art & Design in the United States and 470th in the World with 3,389 publications made and 44,196 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
