Rhode Island School of Design: Rankings

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The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 635th in the United States, 2510th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 50 research topics. The Rhode Island School of Design ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 788 academic publications and 8,165 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 146 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2510 of 14,131 In the World
#693 of 2,597 In North America
#635 of 2,496 In the United States
#6 of 12 In Rhode Island
#4 of 6 In Providence
#714 of 1,006 For Illustration and Concept Art
#936 of 1,071 For Photography
#997 of 1,039 For Painting and Drawing
#459 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#695 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 871st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 4135th in the World with 623 publications made and 6,255 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#871 of 1,761 In the United States
#941 of 1,852 In North America
#4135 of 7,081 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 6 3
1993 6 13
1994 5 10
1995 2 12
1996 4 18
1997 6 20
1998 10 21
1999 5 19
2000 4 30
2001 10 32
2002 9 27
2003 8 50
2004 11 46
2005 10 76
2006 14 84
2007 10 73
2008 14 105
2009 9 126
2010 19 140
2011 20 152
2012 12 223
2013 17 204
2014 22 192
2015 35 247
2016 19 268
2017 23 274
2018 28 337
2019 28 518
2020 35 489
2021 31 593
2022 33 583
2023 38 644
2024 28 453

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 412 455 1090
Aesthetics 385 427 1504
Classics and Ancient History 600 644 1970
Library and Information science 872 937 2951
Anthropology 786 853 2957
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 873 940 3105
History 712 776 3221
Philosophy 750 818 3685
Archaeology 730 797 3696
Linguistics 747 811 3763
Sociology 949 1020 4038
Law 996 1067 4269
Political Science 1011 1086 4502

Art & Design rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 517th for Art & Design in the United States and 2140th in the World with 364 publications made and 3,372 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Art History, Literature, Aesthetics, Illustration and Concept Art.

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
#517 of 1,361 In the United States
#568 of 1,444 In North America
#2140 of 5,966 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 2 0
1993 5 4
1994 1 2
1995 0 3
1996 2 6
1997 4 3
1998 5 6
1999 4 11
2000 2 15
2001 7 15
2002 6 9
2003 4 16
2004 6 19
2005 9 39
2006 8 32
2007 7 34
2008 12 37
2009 4 56
2010 9 51
2011 13 52
2012 10 83
2013 8 92
2014 13 79
2015 23 96
2016 10 108
2017 16 136
2018 20 120
2019 13 187
2020 21 183
2021 20 232
2022 21 205
2023 16 236
2024 17 145

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Illustration and Concept Art 161 185 714
Photography 250 287 936
Painting and Drawing 202 233 997
Sculpture 202 233 997
Art History 412 455 1090
Aesthetics 385 427 1504
Fashion Design 411 457 1955
Literature 722 785 2913

Computer Science rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 1082nd for Computer Science in the United States and 5288th in the World with 347 publications made and 3,162 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Neuroscience, Human-Computer Interaction.

Computer Science ranking Location
#1082 of 1,612 In the United States
#1157 of 1,698 In North America
#5288 of 6,845 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 3 2
1993 4 6
1994 1 6
1995 1 5
1996 2 6
1997 1 15
1998 3 14
1999 2 15
2000 2 15
2001 4 23
2002 5 11
2003 5 15
2004 5 21
2005 6 39
2006 3 29
2007 3 34
2008 10 47
2009 2 61
2010 11 63
2011 11 77
2012 5 97
2013 5 101
2014 11 98
2015 23 112
2016 13 148
2017 15 137
2018 23 158
2019 19 230
2020 22 276
2021 18 297
2022 25 325
2023 26 409
2024 23 313

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 456 509 2900
Library and Information science 872 937 2951
Neuroscience 1058 1128 4739
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 963 1036 4949

Environmental Science rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 949th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4966th in the World with 338 publications made and 3,826 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#949 of 1,631 In the United States
#1020 of 1,721 In North America
#4966 of 6,876 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 2 2
1993 2 5
1994 3 5
1995 0 6
1996 1 9
1997 2 13
1998 3 9
1999 2 8
2000 4 15
2001 4 17
2002 7 12
2003 3 31
2004 5 24
2005 3 33
2006 4 48
2007 7 34
2008 7 47
2009 4 64
2010 10 66
2011 10 72
2012 4 109
2013 13 109
2014 8 91
2015 17 121
2016 13 119
2017 18 126
2018 24 177
2019 21 262
2020 24 265
2021 23 337
2022 23 369
2023 24 422
2024 13 323

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 831 901 4452
Paleontology 1170 1245 5624
Ecology 1141 1218 5633
Geology 1213 1290 5787

Engineering rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 989th for Engineering in the United States and 5240th in the World with 328 publications made and 2,700 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Human-Computer Interaction.

Engineering ranking Location
#989 of 1,565 In the United States
#1059 of 1,651 In North America
#5240 of 6,782 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 0 2
1993 3 4
1994 2 7
1995 0 8
1996 2 10
1997 2 11
1998 8 13
1999 1 13
2000 1 16
2001 11 21
2002 3 10
2003 2 18
2004 5 14
2005 4 23
2006 3 30
2007 2 37
2008 7 31
2009 2 45
2010 12 42
2011 10 63
2012 3 88
2013 5 79
2014 8 78
2015 21 98
2016 14 100
2017 17 126
2018 15 133
2019 17 194
2020 23 219
2021 16 301
2022 26 318
2023 25 442
2024 19 416

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 456 509 2900
Mechanical Engineering 891 959 4812
Materials Science 880 946 4990

Biology rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 1243rd for Biology in the United States and 5844th in the World with 236 publications made and 3,368 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics.

Biology ranking Location
#1243 of 1,609 In the United States
#1317 of 1,698 In North America
#5844 of 6,833 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 0 4
1993 1 6
1994 3 4
1995 0 8
1996 1 9
1997 2 17
1998 2 9
1999 0 12
2000 0 20
2001 3 16
2002 1 10
2003 4 17
2004 6 24
2005 2 19
2006 6 31
2007 2 31
2008 5 50
2009 3 53
2010 7 57
2011 6 65
2012 1 97
2013 8 83
2014 7 79
2015 11 128
2016 6 114
2017 10 103
2018 15 157
2019 14 205
2020 16 226
2021 18 288
2022 16 354
2023 20 426
2024 16 371

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 1058 1128 4739
Paleontology 1170 1245 5624
Genetics 1276 1352 5914

Physics rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 1123rd for Physics in the United States and 5603rd in the World with 224 publications made and 1,886 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science.

Physics ranking Location
#1123 of 1,531 In the United States
#1198 of 1,617 In North America
#5603 of 6,713 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 0 4
1993 0 5
1994 2 6
1995 0 8
1996 2 8
1997 1 14
1998 6 12
1999 1 12
2000 0 16
2001 4 22
2002 1 9
2003 4 21
2004 6 17
2005 3 22
2006 3 21
2007 2 30
2008 6 28
2009 2 39
2010 4 37
2011 7 47
2012 2 73
2013 2 56
2014 8 64
2015 11 80
2016 8 83
2017 15 103
2018 11 96
2019 7 148
2020 16 159
2021 9 230
2022 19 272
2023 16 349
2024 14 330

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Materials Science 880 946 4990
Quantum and Particle physics 1251 1328 5913

Psychology rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 1135th for Psychology in the United States and 4958th in the World with 182 publications made and 2,995 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#1135 of 1,558 In the United States
#1209 of 1,645 In North America
#4958 of 6,645 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 1 3
1993 2 8
1994 2 5
1995 0 5
1996 1 8
1997 1 12
1998 1 11
1999 0 12
2000 0 10
2001 0 11
2002 2 9
2003 4 12
2004 3 21
2005 2 32
2006 5 36
2007 2 32
2008 7 53
2009 1 76
2010 6 90
2011 11 98
2012 5 120
2013 7 103
2014 6 111
2015 12 166
2016 6 162
2017 5 151
2018 11 199
2019 5 219
2020 15 282
2021 10 305
2022 11 302
2023 9 331
2024 12 214

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Psychiatry 1032 1102 4403
Social Psychology 1063 1135 4483
Neuroscience 1058 1128 4739

Business rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 1155th for Business in the United States and 5480th in the World with 149 publications made and 1,154 citations received. Main research topic: Management.

Business ranking Location
#1155 of 1,377 In the United States
#1231 of 1,460 In North America
#5480 of 6,339 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 2 0
1993 2 3
1994 1 5
1995 0 1
1996 1 5
1997 1 3
1998 2 2
1999 0 5
2000 1 9
2001 5 8
2002 1 5
2003 0 14
2004 1 11
2005 1 16
2006 1 16
2007 2 20
2008 3 17
2009 0 24
2010 6 25
2011 3 27
2012 1 42
2013 0 42
2014 4 49
2015 8 56
2016 4 58
2017 3 68
2018 6 70
2019 11 108
2020 13 112
2021 8 139
2022 18 158
2023 11 169
2024 9 116

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Management 1056 1132 5264

Economics rankings

The Rhode Island School of Design ranked 1100th for Economics in the United States and 5120th in the World with 99 publications made and 1,145 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.

Economics ranking Location
#1100 of 1,355 In the United States
#1175 of 1,438 In North America
#5120 of 6,167 In the World

Rhode Island School of Design
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 1 0
1993 1 2
1994 0 4
1995 0 4
1996 1 1
1997 0 2
1998 0 5
1999 1 4
2000 0 4
2001 2 2
2002 3 6
2003 0 12
2004 2 10
2005 0 11
2006 0 18
2007 2 13
2008 2 10
2009 0 22
2010 6 30
2011 2 23
2012 2 30
2013 1 32
2014 1 31
2015 7 45
2016 5 46
2017 5 61
2018 2 72
2019 6 90
2020 6 102
2021 8 150
2022 5 144
2023 13 130
2024 3 73

The following table provides academic rankings for The Rhode Island School of Design in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 1060 1134 4752

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Rhode Island School of Design

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Organic Chemistry 1097 1167 5534
Pathology 1191 1264 5614
Chemistry 1201 1274 5828
Medicine 1326 1401 5851
Mathematics 1264 1342 5886
Statistics 1208 1286 5948