Oberlin College ranked 293rd in the United States, 1150th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 76 research topics. Oberlin College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,841 academic publications and 144,934 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 517 notable alumni.
Oberlin College ranked 336th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1501st in the World with 5,093 publications made and 74,959 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, History, Law, Sociology.
Oberlin College ranked 334th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1921st in the World with 2,909 publications made and 69,844 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Oberlin College ranked 389th for Biology in the United States and 2338th in the World with 2,597 publications made and 85,041 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Oberlin College ranked 386th for Computer Science in the United States and 2036th in the World with 2,494 publications made and 67,532 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.
Oberlin College ranked 359th for Physics in the United States and 2222nd in the World with 2,439 publications made and 65,632 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Oberlin College ranked 407th for Engineering in the United States and 2612th in the World with 2,285 publications made and 56,493 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Oberlin College ranked 413th for Chemistry in the United States and 2656th in the World with 1,893 publications made and 61,139 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Physical chemistry.
Oberlin College ranked 271st for Art & Design in the United States and 1022nd in the World with 1,639 publications made and 14,753 citations received. Main research topics: Art History, Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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.
Oberlin College ranked 522nd for Medicine in the United States and 2621st in the World with 1,481 publications made and 41,293 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Psychology.
Oberlin College ranked 420th for Psychology in the United States and 1746th in the World with 1,367 publications made and 44,856 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Oberlin College ranked 438th for Mathematics in the United States and 2322nd in the World with 995 publications made and 25,892 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Oberlin College ranked 400th for Economics in the United States and 1703rd in the World with 976 publications made and 18,717 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy.
Oberlin College ranked 470th for Business in the United States and 2223rd in the World with 972 publications made and 19,054 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
