Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 162nd in the United States, 517th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 156 research topics. Rochester Institute of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 26,368 academic publications and 588,618 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 52 notable alumni.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 167th for Engineering in the United States and 711th in the World with 16,448 publications made and 408,472 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 154th for Computer Science in the United States and 570th in the World with 15,758 publications made and 395,272 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 176th for Physics in the United States and 787th in the World with 14,101 publications made and 407,968 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 213th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 868th in the World with 12,091 publications made and 224,164 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 220th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1041st in the World with 9,594 publications made and 216,392 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 268th for Biology in the United States and 1443rd in the World with 9,260 publications made and 182,200 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 234th for Chemistry in the United States and 1277th in the World with 8,861 publications made and 166,610 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 185th for Mathematics in the United States and 713th in the World with 6,744 publications made and 132,041 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 244th for Psychology in the United States and 852nd in the World with 5,976 publications made and 122,179 citations received. Main research topics: Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Psychiatry.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 184th for Business in the United States and 647th in the World with 5,906 publications made and 126,687 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 155th for Art & Design in the United States and 540th in the World with 3,807 publications made and 51,529 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Literature, Computer Graphics, 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.
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked 206th for Economics in the United States and 709th in the World with 3,556 publications made and 80,676 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
