Rice University ranked 86th in the United States, 197th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 15 research topics. Rice University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 71,750 academic publications and 3,261,823 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 256 notable alumni.
Rice University ranked 53rd for Physics in the United States and 145th in the World with 42,362 publications made and 2,232,715 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Rice University ranked 53rd for Engineering in the United States and 148th in the World with 41,895 publications made and 2,215,928 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.
Rice University ranked 85th for Chemistry in the United States and 219th in the World with 38,569 publications made and 2,133,847 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Rice University ranked 103rd for Biology in the United States and 293rd in the World with 36,084 publications made and 1,905,787 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Rice University ranked 82nd for Computer Science in the United States and 215th in the World with 28,526 publications made and 1,248,887 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.
Rice University ranked 88th for Environmental Science in the United States and 271st in the World with 26,778 publications made and 1,233,221 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Rice University ranked 111th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 345th in the World with 25,581 publications made and 940,050 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Rice University ranked 156th for Medicine in the United States and 539th in the World with 17,073 publications made and 739,608 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Rice University ranked 82nd for Mathematics in the United States and 213th in the World with 14,345 publications made and 622,516 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 477th in the World with 10,106 publications made and 408,706 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Rice University ranked 94th for Business in the United States and 247th in the World with 9,608 publications made and 404,017 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Rice University ranked 101st for Economics in the United States and 268th in the World with 7,297 publications made and 275,752 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 263rd in the World with 4,998 publications made and 154,726 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.
