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Pittsburg State University ranked 491st in the United States, 1978th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 57 research topics. Pittsburg State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,688 academic publications and 107,972 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 36 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1978 of 14,131 In the World
#540 of 2,597 In North America
#491 of 2,496 In the United States
#4 of 32 In Kansas State
#166 of 1,031 For Firefighting and Fire Science
#246 of 1,009 For Polymer science and Plastics engineering
#1334 of 3,336 For Library and Information science
#1685 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#2359 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 54 other topics

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Biology rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 433rd for Biology in the United States and 2641st in the World with 2,482 publications made and 68,900 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.

Biology ranking Location
#433 of 1,612 In the United States
#483 of 1,701 In North America
#2641 of 6,841 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 21 197
1994 23 261
1995 18 251
1996 29 324
1997 22 333
1998 18 321
1999 14 363
2000 28 451
2001 24 418
2002 22 481
2003 19 554
2004 20 686
2005 20 737
2006 41 815
2007 33 866
2008 30 1025
2009 37 1185
2010 54 1402
2011 58 1644
2012 53 1894
2013 56 2163
2014 73 2169
2015 74 2357
2016 85 2424
2017 87 2659
2018 81 2904
2019 120 3115
2020 142 4368
2021 162 4967
2022 190 5079
2023 223 5762
2024 174 5789
2025 106 5561

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 341 376 1763
Neuroscience 458 502 1961
Paleontology 377 426 2150
Molecular Biology 403 444 2172
Nanotechnology 298 337 2226
Immunology 392 427 2238
Virology 409 448 2274
Nutrition and Food Science 281 320 2287
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 449 492 2476
Biochemistry 419 466 2550
Pharmacology 447 487 2597
Genetics 465 514 2667
Zoology 601 654 2836
Biotechnology 423 465 2857
Microbiology 464 508 3047
Botany 534 589 3204
Evolutionary Biology 634 693 3241
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 636 696 3257
Agricultural Science 512 570 3419

Medicine rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 452nd for Medicine in the United States and 2310th in the World with 2,244 publications made and 57,569 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.

Medicine ranking Location
#452 of 1,604 In the United States
#496 of 1,689 In North America
#2310 of 6,793 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 20 222
1994 20 285
1995 22 263
1996 21 335
1997 21 307
1998 25 334
1999 15 383
2000 17 472
2001 16 427
2002 20 443
2003 22 559
2004 22 642
2005 23 639
2006 39 708
2007 39 816
2008 35 888
2009 33 1032
2010 48 1208
2011 55 1404
2012 47 1629
2013 57 1750
2014 66 1813
2015 66 1871
2016 76 1827
2017 87 2044
2018 71 2186
2019 114 2317
2020 147 3410
2021 134 3972
2022 138 4001
2023 162 4293
2024 125 4232
2025 96 3932

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 425 468 1375
Critical Care Nursing 334 362 1501
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 423 465 1505
Radiation Therapy 282 311 1534
Cardiology 350 383 1688
Ophthalmology 342 375 1707
Pediatrics 342 376 1708
Gerontology 486 532 1718
Oncology and Cancer research 341 376 1763
Nursing 471 517 1784
Surgery 369 405 1785
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 298 322 1787
Family medicine 446 484 1788
Anesthesiology 382 417 1807
Psychiatry 437 480 1833
Healthcare Management (MHA) 477 524 1879
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 389 429 1963
Physical Therapy 463 510 1964
Health Science 567 615 1973
Sports Medicine 478 525 1996
Pathology 393 434 2178
Immunology 392 427 2238
Orthodontics 409 445 2270
Virology 409 448 2274
Anatomy and Physiology 452 496 2317
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 409 446 2448
Dentistry 412 451 2461
Pharmacology 447 487 2597
Public Health 554 607 2680

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 598th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2861st in the World with 2,072 publications made and 44,955 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#598 of 1,763 In the United States
#655 of 1,854 In North America
#2861 of 7,088 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 28 162
1994 27 209
1995 25 184
1996 20 237
1997 40 236
1998 25 218
1999 23 264
2000 33 304
2001 18 341
2002 33 386
2003 36 445
2004 28 474
2005 32 571
2006 48 580
2007 37 700
2008 28 785
2009 32 929
2010 52 977
2011 57 1201
2012 40 1402
2013 56 1450
2014 54 1550
2015 61 1553
2016 73 1661
2017 64 1761
2018 57 1923
2019 70 2205
2020 115 2812
2021 91 3239
2022 101 3193
2023 106 3452
2024 62 2945
2025 49 2689

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 445 485 1334
Media Studies 557 612 1452
Communications and Public Relations 505 556 1719
Art History 664 720 1821
Education Majors 534 585 1873
Gender Studies 716 779 2023
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 596 649 2038
Anthropology 603 662 2218
Law 563 617 2221
Sociology 598 655 2363
Political Science 564 621 2402
Demography 547 598 2623
History 604 661 2729
Classics and Ancient History 755 808 2792
Aesthetics 646 709 2876
Philosophy 576 636 2884
Linguistics 572 629 2909
Archaeology 579 638 2984

Chemistry rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 417th for Chemistry in the United States and 2726th in the World with 1,846 publications made and 51,298 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#417 of 1,455 In the United States
#466 of 1,538 In North America
#2726 of 6,561 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 18 163
1994 14 187
1995 16 182
1996 19 247
1997 12 263
1998 16 265
1999 14 301
2000 20 354
2001 14 311
2002 19 345
2003 21 439
2004 20 468
2005 15 568
2006 33 631
2007 31 631
2008 30 785
2009 37 937
2010 45 1151
2011 46 1307
2012 36 1552
2013 41 1709
2014 56 1679
2015 55 1801
2016 55 2009
2017 66 2155
2018 51 2178
2019 76 2412
2020 103 3194
2021 104 3565
2022 138 3732
2023 160 4222
2024 146 4547
2025 92 4350

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 69 78 246
Chemical Engineering 250 286 1934
Materials Science 311 351 2161
Physical chemistry 294 338 2173
Nanotechnology 298 337 2226
Nutrition and Food Science 281 320 2287
Organic Chemistry 343 388 2356
Inorganic Chemistry 355 401 2520
Biochemistry 419 466 2550
Environmental Chemistry 509 566 3423

Engineering rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 422nd for Engineering in the United States and 2739th in the World with 1,821 publications made and 50,330 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#422 of 1,568 In the United States
#473 of 1,655 In North America
#2739 of 6,795 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 23 165
1994 13 199
1995 18 181
1996 17 203
1997 15 213
1998 13 208
1999 17 222
2000 22 247
2001 14 247
2002 20 307
2003 28 377
2004 24 410
2005 18 501
2006 24 543
2007 35 633
2008 26 761
2009 39 888
2010 44 1106
2011 53 1277
2012 33 1553
2013 42 1669
2014 60 1704
2015 53 1824
2016 50 2070
2017 61 2172
2018 55 2208
2019 68 2485
2020 96 3056
2021 94 3480
2022 124 3570
2023 128 4008
2024 138 4239
2025 94 3919

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 47 53 166
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 69 78 246
Chemical Engineering 250 286 1934
Materials Science 311 351 2161
Nanotechnology 298 337 2226
Metallurgical Engineering 348 392 2481
Systems Engineering 477 530 2808
Biotechnology 423 465 2857
Electrical Engineering 420 471 2878
Mechanical Engineering 468 520 2898
Computer Networking 513 569 2997
Telecommunications 474 527 3028
Structural Engineering 495 549 3126
Aerospace Engineering 527 580 3133
Geotechnical Engineering 472 524 3189
Optical Engineering 515 569 3256
Civil Engineering 527 581 3290
Acoustical Engineering 615 673 3352

Physics rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 421st for Physics in the United States and 2627th in the World with 1,738 publications made and 46,661 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#421 of 1,537 In the United States
#472 of 1,623 In North America
#2627 of 6,729 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 19 184
1994 11 232
1995 20 178
1996 18 238
1997 16 233
1998 17 222
1999 12 200
2000 19 264
2001 15 260
2002 21 304
2003 23 377
2004 25 408
2005 19 512
2006 23 566
2007 38 612
2008 28 756
2009 38 884
2010 46 1103
2011 49 1269
2012 33 1534
2013 44 1631
2014 59 1632
2015 47 1812
2016 44 2008
2017 53 2083
2018 53 2084
2019 66 2334
2020 75 2833
2021 90 3244
2022 119 3369
2023 118 3780
2024 118 4038
2025 82 3762

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 311 351 2161
Nanotechnology 298 337 2226
Quantum and Particle physics 444 495 2756
Astrophysics and Astronomy 545 598 2820
Condensed Matter Physics 421 468 2870
Nuclear Physics 479 529 2946
Optical Engineering 515 569 3256
Acoustical Engineering 615 673 3352

Computer Science rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 544th for Computer Science in the United States and 2946th in the World with 1,485 publications made and 43,688 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.

Computer Science ranking Location
#544 of 1,616 In the United States
#594 of 1,702 In North America
#2946 of 6,855 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 21 152
1994 14 213
1995 16 196
1996 17 229
1997 28 218
1998 14 204
1999 11 248
2000 21 280
2001 19 283
2002 28 342
2003 26 397
2004 20 507
2005 19 500
2006 33 537
2007 21 626
2008 20 730
2009 28 814
2010 46 1030
2011 49 1173
2012 26 1387
2013 32 1437
2014 40 1548
2015 33 1688
2016 40 1735
2017 49 1917
2018 42 1969
2019 58 2183
2020 77 2787
2021 87 3074
2022 74 2938
2023 78 3144
2024 72 2872
2025 42 2501

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 445 485 1334
Neuroscience 458 502 1961
Management Information Systems 462 517 2374
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 449 492 2476
Computer Networking 513 569 2997
Telecommunications 474 527 3028
Cognitive Science 614 673 3029
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 540 594 3201
Computer Vision 543 599 3354
Machine Learning 566 619 3488
Cyber Security 675 740 3729

Environmental Science rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 490th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2903rd in the World with 1,398 publications made and 35,901 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#490 of 1,637 In the United States
#542 of 1,727 In North America
#2903 of 6,888 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 12 96
1994 16 135
1995 13 110
1996 16 133
1997 13 143
1998 10 162
1999 14 165
2000 23 207
2001 17 186
2002 15 247
2003 12 276
2004 14 349
2005 17 404
2006 22 439
2007 26 538
2008 21 602
2009 21 661
2010 30 717
2011 38 901
2012 34 1031
2013 37 1124
2014 37 1242
2015 41 1279
2016 50 1491
2017 54 1468
2018 48 1537
2019 50 1861
2020 78 2352
2021 70 2714
2022 84 2751
2023 92 2876
2024 87 2794
2025 43 2737

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 377 426 2150
Geology 412 463 2451
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 404 457 2667
Environmental Management 417 471 3000
Geography and Cartography 547 602 3107
Geotechnical Engineering 472 524 3189
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 636 696 3257
Ecology 557 614 3259
Earth science and Geophysics 572 631 3326
Agricultural Science 512 570 3419
Environmental Chemistry 509 566 3423
Oceanography 673 738 3916

Psychology rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 538th for Psychology in the United States and 2288th in the World with 1,292 publications made and 35,922 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#538 of 1,561 In the United States
#589 of 1,648 In North America
#2288 of 6,663 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 18 170
1994 12 228
1995 15 196
1996 10 259
1997 23 211
1998 16 225
1999 8 271
2000 16 302
2001 9 298
2002 20 319
2003 16 385
2004 17 416
2005 19 451
2006 23 478
2007 26 555
2008 17 595
2009 14 665
2010 26 825
2011 39 968
2012 28 1046
2013 31 1100
2014 38 1182
2015 29 1255
2016 42 1180
2017 44 1375
2018 47 1505
2019 59 1681
2020 72 2242
2021 83 2507
2022 69 2435
2023 80 2605
2024 52 2315
2025 43 2040

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 425 468 1375
Child Psychology 536 587 1748
Psychiatry 437 480 1833
Education Majors 534 585 1873
Neuroscience 458 502 1961
Social Psychology 589 645 2227
Cognitive Science 614 673 3029

Mathematics rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 523rd for Mathematics in the United States and 2808th in the World with 876 publications made and 21,139 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#523 of 1,413 In the United States
#572 of 1,494 In North America
#2808 of 6,434 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 12 67
1994 10 112
1995 15 90
1996 6 108
1997 12 103
1998 8 103
1999 11 112
2000 21 109
2001 9 132
2002 16 193
2003 16 212
2004 12 291
2005 11 293
2006 17 322
2007 19 386
2008 11 397
2009 12 419
2010 17 484
2011 19 624
2012 15 665
2013 25 693
2014 20 765
2015 20 805
2016 22 801
2017 29 858
2018 22 893
2019 44 1031
2020 51 1292
2021 45 1485
2022 49 1506
2023 55 1511
2024 24 1212
2025 26 996

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 487 530 1594
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 519 570 2558
Statistics 534 585 2973

Business rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 508th for Business in the United States and 2459th in the World with 681 publications made and 20,140 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#508 of 1,388 In the United States
#557 of 1,472 In North America
#2459 of 6,366 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 9 42
1994 10 61
1995 13 58
1996 12 76
1997 19 78
1998 15 80
1999 16 102
2000 13 120
2001 11 120
2002 13 175
2003 15 181
2004 11 201
2005 8 262
2006 16 251
2007 18 294
2008 9 364
2009 12 404
2010 26 443
2011 32 502
2012 11 603
2013 24 663
2014 24 725
2015 23 689
2016 17 803
2017 18 810
2018 22 924
2019 21 1035
2020 30 1205
2021 29 1325
2022 29 1287
2023 27 1271
2024 10 972
2025 14 835

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 376 412 1364
Accounting 509 553 2145
Marketing 448 493 2178
Management Information Systems 462 517 2374
Management 476 525 2448
Finance 585 642 2957

Economics rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 570th for Economics in the United States and 2607th in the World with 570 publications made and 12,654 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#570 of 1,361 In the United States
#624 of 1,445 In North America
#2607 of 6,188 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 5 50
1994 10 58
1995 14 49
1996 7 77
1997 8 64
1998 13 60
1999 12 70
2000 12 91
2001 7 102
2002 12 129
2003 14 147
2004 9 198
2005 12 208
2006 15 226
2007 12 253
2008 9 298
2009 6 330
2010 20 346
2011 20 392
2012 8 423
2013 18 491
2014 15 549
2015 18 476
2016 15 540
2017 16 562
2018 17 563
2019 24 696
2020 38 796
2021 20 893
2022 24 884
2023 28 914
2024 12 760
2025 13 685

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 549 602 2305
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 519 570 2558
Finance 585 642 2957

Art & Design rankings

Pittsburg State University ranked 573rd for Art & Design in the United States and 2446th in the World with 338 publications made and 9,249 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
#573 of 1,369 In the United States
#630 of 1,454 In North America
#2446 of 6,010 In the World

Pittsburg State University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
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 60
2003 6 63
2004 7 79
2005 4 80
2006 9 72
2007 7 89
2008 5 127
2009 7 114
2010 5 114
2011 11 167
2012 9 177
2013 10 187
2014 8 233
2015 9 233
2016 11 233
2017 9 263
2018 5 296
2019 7 343
2020 18 428
2021 16 449
2022 17 471
2023 10 462
2024 12 402
2025 5 401

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 664 720 1821
Fashion Design 441 490 2156
Aesthetics 646 709 2876
Literature 718 781 2947