Oberlin College ranked 292nd in the United States, 1138th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 75 research topics. Oberlin College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,934 academic publications and 151,867 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 543 notable alumni.
Oberlin College ranked 340th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1541st in the World with 5,145 publications made and 78,324 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, History, Law, Sociology.
Oberlin College ranked 336th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1977th in the World with 2,949 publications made and 73,416 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Oberlin College ranked 393rd for Biology in the United States and 2404th in the World with 2,633 publications made and 88,349 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Oberlin College ranked 391st for Computer Science in the United States and 2091st in the World with 2,512 publications made and 70,915 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 2263rd in the World with 2,467 publications made and 68,573 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Oberlin College ranked 406th for Engineering in the United States and 2646th in the World with 2,314 publications made and 59,864 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Oberlin College ranked 413th for Chemistry in the United States and 2703rd in the World with 1,924 publications made and 63,146 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Physical chemistry.
Oberlin College ranked 272nd for Art & Design in the United States and 1041st in the World with 1,656 publications made and 15,494 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 525th for Medicine in the United States and 2688th in the World with 1,504 publications made and 43,156 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Psychology.
Oberlin College ranked 429th for Psychology in the United States and 1797th in the World with 1,378 publications made and 46,789 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Oberlin College ranked 444th for Mathematics in the United States and 2385th in the World with 1,003 publications made and 27,398 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Oberlin College ranked 401st for Economics in the United States and 1735th in the World with 988 publications made and 19,750 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy.
Oberlin College ranked 474th for Business in the United States and 2275th in the World with 982 publications made and 19,908 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
