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Pittsburg State University ranked 485th in the United States, 1977th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 59 research topics. Pittsburg State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,543 academic publications and 101,227 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 34 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1977 of 14,131 In the World
#533 of 2,597 In North America
#485 of 2,496 In the United States
#4 of 32 In Kansas State
#157 of 1,010 For Firefighting and Fire Science
#280 of 1,015 For Polymer science and Plastics engineering
#1320 of 3,307 For Library and Information science
#1657 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#2236 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 56 other topics

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Biology rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 435th for Biology in the United States and 2597th in the World with 2,406 publications made and 64,076 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.

Biology ranking Location
#435 of 1,609 In the United States
#485 of 1,698 In North America
#2597 of 6,833 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 15 191
1993 21 197
1994 23 261
1995 18 251
1996 29 324
1997 22 334
1998 18 321
1999 14 364
2000 28 451
2001 24 418
2002 22 479
2003 19 554
2004 20 684
2005 20 737
2006 41 814
2007 33 867
2008 30 1025
2009 37 1186
2010 54 1403
2011 58 1644
2012 53 1897
2013 56 2171
2014 73 2173
2015 74 2361
2016 86 2423
2017 88 2655
2018 82 2902
2019 119 3115
2020 142 4373
2021 161 4976
2022 189 5078
2023 224 5772
2024 172 5761

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Oncology and Cancer research 340 375 1715
Neuroscience 455 499 1914
Paleontology 376 424 2094
Molecular Biology 401 441 2139
Immunology 391 426 2189
Virology 404 443 2214
Nanotechnology 305 344 2228
Nutrition and Food Science 281 320 2274
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 442 484 2377
Biochemistry 420 467 2515
Pharmacology 446 485 2531
Genetics 463 510 2612
Zoology 597 650 2791
Biotechnology 425 468 2837
Microbiology 460 504 2968
Botany 536 591 3174
Evolutionary Biology 628 687 3187
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 635 695 3216
Agricultural Science 513 571 3373

Medicine rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 450th for Medicine in the United States and 2259th in the World with 2,171 publications made and 54,071 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.

Medicine ranking Location
#450 of 1,600 In the United States
#492 of 1,685 In North America
#2259 of 6,775 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 13 223
1993 20 222
1994 20 285
1995 22 263
1996 21 335
1997 21 308
1998 25 335
1999 15 384
2000 17 471
2001 16 426
2002 20 442
2003 22 560
2004 22 640
2005 23 639
2006 39 707
2007 39 814
2008 35 887
2009 33 1030
2010 48 1207
2011 55 1402
2012 47 1632
2013 57 1755
2014 66 1815
2015 66 1876
2016 76 1822
2017 87 2042
2018 71 2189
2019 114 2321
2020 147 3420
2021 134 3979
2022 136 3996
2023 164 4294
2024 123 4183

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 419 462 1330
Critical Care Nursing 330 358 1433
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 422 464 1474
Radiation Therapy 279 309 1504
Gerontology 478 523 1638
Cardiology 349 382 1652
Pediatrics 341 374 1688
Oncology and Cancer research 340 375 1715
Nursing 468 513 1728
Surgery 370 406 1739
Family medicine 441 479 1741
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 297 321 1746
Anesthesiology 382 416 1757
Psychiatry 433 476 1792
Healthcare Management (MHA) 476 519 1826
Health Science 551 595 1863
Physical Therapy 453 500 1900
Sports Medicine 471 518 1927
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 387 427 1932
Pathology 390 431 2122
Immunology 391 426 2189
Virology 404 443 2214
Anatomy and Physiology 455 499 2275
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 402 439 2404
Pharmacology 446 485 2531
Public Health 553 605 2605

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 597th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2805th in the World with 2,037 publications made and 40,447 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#597 of 1,761 In the United States
#653 of 1,852 In North America
#2805 of 7,081 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 24 160
1993 28 161
1994 27 209
1995 25 184
1996 20 238
1997 40 236
1998 25 219
1999 23 265
2000 33 303
2001 18 341
2002 33 384
2003 36 444
2004 28 472
2005 32 572
2006 48 578
2007 37 698
2008 28 781
2009 32 924
2010 52 981
2011 57 1200
2012 40 1403
2013 56 1454
2014 54 1556
2015 61 1567
2016 73 1663
2017 65 1763
2018 57 1933
2019 69 2206
2020 117 2822
2021 91 3247
2022 101 3196
2023 106 3467
2024 63 2896

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 445 484 1320
Media Studies 552 607 1415
Communications and Public Relations 501 551 1668
Art History 666 721 1790
Education Majors 525 575 1802
Gender Studies 707 769 1976
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 594 647 2013
Law 559 611 2154
Anthropology 601 660 2163
Sociology 596 653 2302
Political Science 556 611 2330
Demography 545 596 2560
History 599 655 2659
Classics and Ancient History 751 804 2729
Aesthetics 639 700 2792
Linguistics 570 625 2846
Philosophy 579 639 2855
Archaeology 580 638 2927

Chemistry rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 423rd for Chemistry in the United States and 2719th in the World with 1,786 publications made and 47,929 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#423 of 1,447 In the United States
#472 of 1,530 In North America
#2719 of 6,545 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 11 153
1993 18 163
1994 14 187
1995 16 182
1996 19 246
1997 12 264
1998 16 265
1999 14 301
2000 20 354
2001 14 311
2002 19 343
2003 21 439
2004 20 466
2005 15 568
2006 33 630
2007 31 632
2008 30 784
2009 37 937
2010 45 1150
2011 46 1308
2012 36 1557
2013 41 1710
2014 56 1683
2015 55 1799
2016 55 2008
2017 67 2154
2018 51 2183
2019 76 2409
2020 103 3211
2021 105 3573
2022 139 3748
2023 161 4241
2024 147 4513

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 77 87 280
Chemical Engineering 250 286 1906
Materials Science 314 355 2183
Physical chemistry 296 340 2184
Nanotechnology 305 344 2228
Nutrition and Food Science 281 320 2274
Organic Chemistry 347 393 2356
Inorganic Chemistry 356 402 2502
Biochemistry 420 467 2515
Environmental Chemistry 508 564 3402

Engineering rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 427th for Engineering in the United States and 2736th in the World with 1,750 publications made and 44,767 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#427 of 1,565 In the United States
#478 of 1,651 In North America
#2736 of 6,782 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 17 147
1993 23 165
1994 13 199
1995 18 181
1996 17 203
1997 15 213
1998 13 208
1999 17 222
2000 22 246
2001 14 246
2002 20 307
2003 28 377
2004 24 409
2005 18 501
2006 24 543
2007 35 633
2008 26 759
2009 39 888
2010 44 1106
2011 53 1281
2012 33 1554
2013 42 1674
2014 60 1709
2015 53 1835
2016 50 2071
2017 61 2172
2018 55 2211
2019 66 2478
2020 97 3070
2021 92 3479
2022 124 3574
2023 128 4017
2024 137 4193

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Firefighting and Fire Science 46 52 157
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 77 87 280
Chemical Engineering 250 286 1906
Materials Science 314 355 2183
Nanotechnology 305 344 2228
Metallurgical Engineering 351 395 2476
Biotechnology 425 468 2837
Electrical Engineering 421 472 2856
Mechanical Engineering 473 525 2867
Systems Engineering 492 545 2884
Telecommunications 475 528 3006
Computer Networking 523 580 3014
Structural Engineering 490 544 3082
Aerospace Engineering 525 578 3097
Geotechnical Engineering 472 524 3163
Optical Engineering 519 573 3231
Civil Engineering 529 584 3291
Acoustical Engineering 611 669 3299

Physics rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 424th for Physics in the United States and 2613th in the World with 1,678 publications made and 43,545 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#424 of 1,531 In the United States
#474 of 1,617 In North America
#2613 of 6,713 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 11 171
1993 19 184
1994 11 232
1995 20 178
1996 18 237
1997 16 234
1998 17 223
1999 12 200
2000 19 263
2001 15 259
2002 21 303
2003 23 377
2004 25 407
2005 19 511
2006 23 565
2007 38 613
2008 28 756
2009 38 884
2010 46 1102
2011 49 1268
2012 33 1539
2013 44 1630
2014 59 1636
2015 47 1812
2016 44 2005
2017 52 2081
2018 54 2081
2019 65 2329
2020 75 2846
2021 89 3244
2022 119 3375
2023 117 3790
2024 118 3996

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Materials Science 314 355 2183
Nanotechnology 305 344 2228
Quantum and Particle physics 446 497 2731
Astrophysics and Astronomy 535 588 2752
Condensed Matter Physics 422 469 2837
Nuclear Physics 479 529 2868
Optical Engineering 519 573 3231
Acoustical Engineering 611 669 3299

Computer Science rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 547th for Computer Science in the United States and 2893rd in the World with 1,451 publications made and 41,192 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.

Computer Science ranking Location
#547 of 1,612 In the United States
#597 of 1,698 In North America
#2893 of 6,845 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 15 173
1993 21 152
1994 14 213
1995 16 196
1996 17 229
1997 28 219
1998 14 204
1999 11 249
2000 21 280
2001 19 282
2002 28 342
2003 26 397
2004 20 508
2005 19 501
2006 33 536
2007 21 628
2008 20 731
2009 28 815
2010 46 1031
2011 49 1174
2012 26 1391
2013 33 1442
2014 40 1553
2015 33 1703
2016 40 1728
2017 49 1918
2018 42 1972
2019 57 2185
2020 77 2795
2021 88 3073
2022 74 2959
2023 78 3147
2024 70 2841

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 445 484 1320
Neuroscience 455 499 1914
Management Information Systems 457 511 2292
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 442 484 2377
Cognitive Science 607 666 2954
Telecommunications 475 528 3006
Computer Networking 523 580 3014
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 542 596 3168
Computer Vision 541 597 3303
Machine Learning 562 615 3438
Cyber Security 668 731 3645

Environmental Science rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 490th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2866th in the World with 1,364 publications made and 33,568 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#490 of 1,631 In the United States
#542 of 1,721 In North America
#2866 of 6,876 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 11 95
1993 12 95
1994 16 135
1995 13 110
1996 16 133
1997 13 143
1998 10 162
1999 14 166
2000 23 206
2001 17 185
2002 15 248
2003 12 275
2004 14 347
2005 17 403
2006 22 440
2007 26 538
2008 21 600
2009 21 660
2010 30 716
2011 38 902
2012 34 1032
2013 37 1122
2014 37 1245
2015 41 1278
2016 50 1486
2017 54 1465
2018 47 1534
2019 50 1861
2020 78 2357
2021 70 2722
2022 83 2743
2023 93 2884
2024 85 2772

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 376 424 2094
Geology 414 465 2421
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 403 456 2624
Environmental Management 427 483 2993
Geography and Cartography 548 603 3066
Geotechnical Engineering 472 524 3163
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 635 695 3216
Ecology 560 617 3241
Earth science and Geophysics 570 628 3289
Agricultural Science 513 571 3373
Environmental Chemistry 508 564 3402
Oceanography 671 736 3870

Psychology rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 535th for Psychology in the United States and 2223rd in the World with 1,259 publications made and 34,221 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#535 of 1,558 In the United States
#586 of 1,645 In North America
#2223 of 6,645 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 10 177
1993 18 170
1994 12 228
1995 15 196
1996 10 259
1997 23 211
1998 16 225
1999 8 272
2000 16 302
2001 9 297
2002 20 318
2003 16 383
2004 17 417
2005 19 452
2006 23 478
2007 26 555
2008 17 596
2009 14 664
2010 26 825
2011 39 968
2012 28 1046
2013 31 1102
2014 38 1186
2015 29 1258
2016 42 1180
2017 43 1383
2018 47 1506
2019 59 1685
2020 72 2256
2021 85 2514
2022 70 2446
2023 80 2612
2024 50 2296

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 419 462 1330
Child Psychology 531 582 1692
Psychiatry 433 476 1792
Education Majors 525 575 1802
Neuroscience 455 499 1914
Social Psychology 585 640 2153
Cognitive Science 607 666 2954

Mathematics rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 521st for Mathematics in the United States and 2755th in the World with 858 publications made and 20,019 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#521 of 1,410 In the United States
#570 of 1,491 In North America
#2755 of 6,418 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 8 73
1993 12 67
1994 10 112
1995 15 90
1996 6 108
1997 12 103
1998 8 103
1999 11 113
2000 21 108
2001 9 131
2002 16 193
2003 16 211
2004 12 290
2005 11 293
2006 17 323
2007 19 385
2008 11 398
2009 12 420
2010 17 487
2011 19 625
2012 15 668
2013 25 699
2014 20 770
2015 20 814
2016 22 799
2017 29 863
2018 23 896
2019 44 1030
2020 53 1314
2021 45 1490
2022 49 1523
2023 55 1530
2024 24 1201

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 475 516 1522
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 510 561 2481
Statistics 535 585 2917

Business rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 505th for Business in the United States and 2410th in the World with 670 publications made and 19,105 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#505 of 1,377 In the United States
#554 of 1,460 In North America
#2410 of 6,339 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 9 41
1993 9 42
1994 10 61
1995 13 58
1996 12 76
1997 19 78
1998 15 81
1999 16 102
2000 13 120
2001 11 119
2002 13 176
2003 15 180
2004 11 201
2005 8 262
2006 16 251
2007 18 293
2008 9 364
2009 12 403
2010 26 443
2011 32 502
2012 11 604
2013 24 666
2014 24 729
2015 23 690
2016 17 805
2017 18 809
2018 22 924
2019 21 1035
2020 30 1218
2021 29 1318
2022 29 1290
2023 27 1276
2024 9 944

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Advertising 387 423 1379
Accounting 506 550 2081
Marketing 447 493 2122
Management Information Systems 457 511 2292
Management 475 524 2405
Finance 580 634 2884

Economics rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 565th for Economics in the United States and 2537th in the World with 560 publications made and 12,047 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#565 of 1,355 In the United States
#619 of 1,438 In North America
#2537 of 6,167 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 7 24
1993 5 50
1994 10 58
1995 14 49
1996 7 77
1997 8 64
1998 13 60
1999 12 70
2000 12 90
2001 7 103
2002 12 127
2003 14 147
2004 9 198
2005 12 207
2006 15 225
2007 12 252
2008 9 297
2009 6 331
2010 20 348
2011 20 393
2012 8 425
2013 18 493
2014 15 552
2015 18 479
2016 15 539
2017 16 565
2018 17 565
2019 24 691
2020 38 806
2021 20 894
2022 24 892
2023 28 915
2024 12 749

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 549 599 2227
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 510 561 2481
Finance 580 634 2884

Art & Design rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 574th for Art & Design in the United States and 2410th in the World with 334 publications made and 8,733 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#574 of 1,361 In the United States
#630 of 1,444 In North America
#2410 of 5,966 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 4 18
1993 6 26
1994 3 44
1995 3 24
1996 1 29
1997 7 41
1998 2 34
1999 5 48
2000 7 37
2001 3 67
2002 7 58
2003 6 63
2004 7 77
2005 4 80
2006 9 71
2007 7 89
2008 5 126
2009 7 115
2010 5 114
2011 11 166
2012 9 177
2013 10 187
2014 8 236
2015 9 235
2016 11 236
2017 9 265
2018 5 298
2019 7 341
2020 18 427
2021 16 444
2022 17 476
2023 10 457
2024 12 389

The following table provides academic rankings for Pittsburg State University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 666 721 1790
Fashion Design 446 494 2136
Aesthetics 639 700 2792
Literature 715 776 2882