Northern Kentucky University ranked 437th in the United States, 1760th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 57 research topics. Northern Kentucky University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,712 academic publications and 93,231 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 451st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2159th in the World with 3,296 publications made and 55,561 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 443rd for Computer Science in the United States and 2402nd in the World with 2,142 publications made and 52,084 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 397th for Psychology in the United States and 1665th in the World with 1,796 publications made and 39,378 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 515th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3044th in the World with 1,713 publications made and 35,255 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 571st for Biology in the United States and 3376th in the World with 1,677 publications made and 33,238 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 513th for Medicine in the United States and 2626th in the World with 1,619 publications made and 32,714 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Nursing, Public Health.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 330th for Business in the United States and 1500th in the World with 1,587 publications made and 39,088 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 518th for Engineering in the United States and 3260th in the World with 1,522 publications made and 36,508 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 508th for Physics in the United States and 3124th in the World with 1,396 publications made and 40,217 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 423rd for Mathematics in the United States and 2295th in the World with 1,213 publications made and 29,350 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 394th for Economics in the United States and 1705th in the World with 1,183 publications made and 21,161 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Northern Kentucky University ranked 433rd for Art & Design in the United States and 1825th in the World with 652 publications made and 9,863 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
