Rice University ranked 80th in the United States, 179th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 14 research topics. Rice University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 73,678 academic publications and 3,412,233 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 262 notable alumni.
Rice University ranked 53rd for Physics in the United States and 146th in the World with 43,287 publications made and 2,332,107 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Rice University ranked 53rd for Engineering in the United States and 153rd in the World with 42,805 publications made and 2,315,681 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Rice University ranked 82nd for Chemistry in the United States and 216th in the World with 39,489 publications made and 2,237,272 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Rice University ranked 103rd for Biology in the United States and 297th in the World with 37,085 publications made and 2,004,067 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Rice University ranked 82nd for Computer Science in the United States and 218th in the World with 29,217 publications made and 1,306,995 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Rice University ranked 87th for Environmental Science in the United States and 277th in the World with 27,433 publications made and 1,297,824 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Rice University ranked 112th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 357th in the World with 26,185 publications made and 986,251 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Rice University ranked 156th for Medicine in the United States and 546th in the World with 17,596 publications made and 778,857 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Rice University ranked 83rd for Mathematics in the United States and 218th in the World with 14,567 publications made and 643,472 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Rice University ranked 163rd for Psychology in the United States and 481st in the World with 10,450 publications made and 431,134 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Rice University ranked 95th for Business in the United States and 253rd in the World with 9,800 publications made and 422,296 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Rice University ranked 104th for Economics in the United States and 275th in the World with 7,444 publications made and 289,008 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
Rice University ranked 92nd for Art & Design in the United States and 265th in the World with 5,097 publications made and 163,255 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
