Portland State University ranked 154th in the United States, 484th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 182 research topics. Portland State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 26,081 academic publications and 505,864 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 94 notable alumni.
Portland State University ranked 152nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 527th in the World with 15,456 publications made and 314,241 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Portland State University ranked 163rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 652nd in the World with 11,957 publications made and 252,798 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Portland State University ranked 180th for Engineering in the United States and 800th in the World with 11,820 publications made and 239,342 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Portland State University ranked 167th for Computer Science in the United States and 619th in the World with 11,094 publications made and 243,448 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
Portland State University ranked 228th for Biology in the United States and 1051st in the World with 10,978 publications made and 253,951 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Portland State University ranked 194th for Physics in the United States and 912th in the World with 9,947 publications made and 202,738 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Portland State University ranked 222nd for Medicine in the United States and 890th in the World with 8,432 publications made and 205,858 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
Portland State University ranked 230th for Chemistry in the United States and 1177th in the World with 7,884 publications made and 171,618 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Portland State University ranked 185th for Psychology in the United States and 556th in the World with 7,132 publications made and 189,666 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Portland State University ranked 151st for Mathematics in the United States and 554th in the World with 6,421 publications made and 162,951 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Portland State University ranked 138th for Business in the United States and 448th in the World with 6,318 publications made and 146,911 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Portland State University ranked 140th for Economics in the United States and 412th in the World with 5,272 publications made and 107,920 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Environmental Economics.
Portland State University ranked 142nd for Art & Design in the United States and 478th in the World with 2,895 publications made and 47,296 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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