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Rowan University ranked 289th in the United States, 1117th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 115 research topics. Rowan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,680 academic publications and 225,833 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 27 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1117 of 14,131 In the World
#320 of 2,597 In North America
#289 of 2,496 In the United States
#6 of 47 In New Jersey
#144 of 1,623 For Engineering Management
#463 of 1,000 For Special Education
#513 of 1,030 For Early Childhood Education
#1618 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#813 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 112 other topics

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Biology rankings

Rowan University ranked 301st for Biology in the United States and 1683rd in the World with 6,706 publications made and 142,081 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#301 of 1,612 In the United States
#338 of 1,701 In North America
#1683 of 6,841 In the World

Rowan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 19 93
1994 19 94
1995 18 111
1996 29 138
1997 33 219
1998 35 239
1999 49 329
2000 37 458
2001 61 472
2002 79 618
2003 76 804
2004 71 933
2005 93 1170
2006 100 1450
2007 72 1617
2008 96 1913
2009 91 2073
2010 96 2215
2011 94 2600
2012 130 2998
2013 177 3240
2014 251 3649
2015 278 4085
2016 272 4405
2017 301 5010
2018 338 5811
2019 379 7387
2020 670 10846
2021 523 13419
2022 598 13570
2023 604 15008
2024 575 14671
2025 386 13763

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 255 284 741
Astrobiology 244 276 977
Biophysics 267 295 1089
Neuroscience 294 329 1154
Evolutionary Biology 307 341 1219
Molecular Biology 254 280 1227
Oncology and Cancer research 263 290 1282
Immunology 271 297 1400
Nanotechnology 216 246 1455
Genetics 283 316 1471
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 308 339 1508
Pharmacology 296 329 1627
Biochemistry 284 319 1642
Virology 317 350 1677
Paleontology 327 374 1826
Botany 304 345 1852
Biotechnology 300 335 1907
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 394 440 1924
Microbiology 313 347 2034
Zoology 462 509 2220
Agricultural Science 433 487 3023
Nutrition and Food Science 395 442 3067

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Rowan University ranked 332nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1497th in the World with 6,395 publications made and 105,695 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#332 of 1,763 In the United States
#373 of 1,854 In North America
#1497 of 7,088 In the World

Rowan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 13 55
1994 14 68
1995 15 105
1996 23 111
1997 30 141
1998 42 131
1999 46 169
2000 40 206
2001 64 292
2002 79 368
2003 68 512
2004 81 558
2005 89 732
2006 104 967
2007 95 1103
2008 93 1285
2009 92 1477
2010 134 1722
2011 94 1983
2012 119 2247
2013 140 2472
2014 191 2847
2015 291 3179
2016 246 3266
2017 265 3672
2018 337 4276
2019 350 5478
2020 742 8059
2021 524 10060
2022 505 10657
2023 562 12035
2024 481 11459
2025 300 9828

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Special Education 201 223 463
Early Childhood Education 228 250 513
Occupational Safety and Health 223 252 615
Education Majors 214 241 627
Criminology and Criminal Justice 292 325 635
Gender Studies 280 312 658
Law Enforcement 317 349 849
Publishing 269 303 873
Social Work 378 419 879
Communications and Public Relations 284 319 885
Anthropology 279 315 891
Sports / Exercise science 256 293 935
Media Studies 380 419 935
Military science 393 427 951
Journalism and Digital Media 263 295 990
Law 303 338 1055
Political Economy 366 407 1071
Public Policy / Administration 347 384 1095
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 331 365 1096
Sociology 332 371 1185
Political Science 308 345 1226
Art History 460 504 1246
History 350 395 1515
Linguistics 328 366 1528
Demography 340 381 1560
Aesthetics 393 437 1565
Archaeology 326 369 1566
Library and Information science 514 558 1573
Classics and Ancient History 535 578 1745
Philosophy 354 398 1802

Medicine rankings

Rowan University ranked 285th for Medicine in the United States and 1328th in the World with 6,062 publications made and 111,483 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Health Science.

Medicine ranking Location
#285 of 1,604 In the United States
#317 of 1,689 In North America
#1328 of 6,793 In the World

Rowan University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 17 79
1994 20 97
1995 19 112
1996 25 129
1997 28 198
1998 32 227
1999 45 280
2000 32 396
2001 47 406
2002 75 548
2003 44 766
2004 51 789
2005 68 898
2006 83 1048
2007 60 1220
2008 65 1393
2009 61 1563
2010 78 1707
2011 63 1963
2012 107 2209
2013 158 2462
2014 194 2859
2015 236 3326
2016 260 3617
2017 284 3924
2018 304 4551
2019 341 5768
2020 582 8482
2021 485 10699
2022 562 11319
2023 601 12163
2024 555 11910
2025 438 11188

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 222 248 620
Health Science 207 230 635
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 255 284 741
Clinical Psychology 274 309 749
Biomedical Engineering 186 210 839
Gerontology 279 312 869
Neurosurgery 172 193 869
Social Work 378 419 879
Sports / Exercise science 256 293 935
Family medicine 247 271 937
Medical Physics 209 235 958
Psychiatry 255 286 967
Nursing 298 333 1010
Radiation Therapy 219 245 1021
Plastic Surgery 232 248 1022
Healthcare Management (MHA) 301 336 1041
Critical Care Nursing 246 266 1060
Surgery 239 265 1101
Anesthesiology 246 272 1103
Cardiology 251 276 1126
Pediatrics 233 257 1171
Urology 230 252 1176
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 207 229 1204
Dermatology 227 247 1233
Sports Medicine 326 364 1261
Physical Therapy 308 344 1263
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 271 300 1263
Audiology 352 389 1263
Public Health 302 338 1278
Oncology and Cancer research 263 290 1282
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 236 255 1304
Anatomy and Physiology 279 311 1308
Pathology 267 300 1372
Immunology 271 297 1400
Ophthalmology 311 342 1463
Pharmacology 296 329 1627
Orthodontics 345 378 1630
Virology 317 350 1677
Dentistry 348 382 1833

Engineering rankings

Rowan University ranked 294th for Engineering in the United States and 1811th in the World with 5,313 publications made and 97,728 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#294 of 1,568 In the United States
#335 of 1,655 In North America
#1811 of 6,795 In the World

Rowan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 7 35
1994 12 37
1995 8 44
1996 21 83
1997 28 124
1998 30 119
1999 37 180
2000 34 213
2001 57 309
2002 95 390
2003 101 577
2004 84 647
2005 83 904
2006 116 1173
2007 77 1317
2008 84 1509
2009 86 1672
2010 114 1772
2011 102 2038
2012 107 2335
2013 134 2513
2014 143 2781
2015 186 3039
2016 188 3127
2017 209 3616
2018 237 4336
2019 265 5393
2020 607 7839
2021 384 9253
2022 404 9586
2023 494 10919
2024 497 11762
2025 263 10706

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Engineering Management 67 73 144
Aviation 205 235 823
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 161 185 833
Biomedical Engineering 186 210 839
Product and Industrial Design 189 219 898
Human-Computer Interaction 202 233 975
Transportation Engineering 194 227 987
Construction Management 180 213 1100
Biochemical Engineering 164 193 1129
Robotics 197 232 1218
Systems Engineering 243 280 1221
Nanotechnology 216 246 1455
Civil Engineering 252 291 1487
Chemical Engineering 204 239 1525
Automation and Control engineering 207 242 1540
Mechanical Engineering 271 309 1549
Reliability and Quality Engineering 249 285 1553
Structural Engineering 261 296 1565
Aerospace Engineering 283 322 1571
Geotechnical Engineering 246 285 1614
Automotive Engineering 242 280 1614
Computer Engineering 261 297 1656
Telecommunications 264 302 1675
Acoustical Engineering 318 360 1740
Materials Science 265 302 1793
Electrical Engineering 256 292 1796
Operations Research 294 333 1847
Remote Sensing 305 348 1872
Optical Engineering 305 344 1892
Biotechnology 300 335 1907
Metallurgical Engineering 281 321 1977
Renewable Energy Engineering 220 260 2041
Computer Networking 341 387 2071
Environmental Engineering 294 336 2209
Electronic Engineering 311 356 2226

Computer Science rankings

Rowan University ranked 293rd for Computer Science in the United States and 1458th in the World with 5,042 publications made and 98,319 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cognitive Science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#293 of 1,616 In the United States
#330 of 1,702 In North America
#1458 of 6,855 In the World

Rowan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 11 61
1994 11 60
1995 8 87
1996 19 100
1997 20 130
1998 31 132
1999 43 180
2000 28 225
2001 49 266
2002 82 409
2003 56 518
2004 64 570
2005 81 771
2006 98 1007
2007 70 1107
2008 72 1307
2009 74 1398
2010 101 1528
2011 72 1867
2012 94 2078
2013 117 2291
2014 158 2680
2015 185 2913
2016 197 3070
2017 192 3493
2018 274 4204
2019 282 5410
2020 494 7683
2021 460 9685
2022 438 9989
2023 449 11012
2024 433 10482
2025 232 9218

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 169 193 622
Game Design and Development 167 198 808
Human-Computer Interaction 202 233 975
Data Science 242 277 996
Management Information Systems 265 300 1153
Neuroscience 294 329 1154
Robotics 197 232 1218
Machine Learning 243 278 1272
Software Engineering 271 306 1276
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 247 282 1380
Cognitive Science 313 352 1384
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 308 339 1508
Library and Information science 514 558 1573
Computer Graphics 289 324 1633
Computer Engineering 261 297 1656
Telecommunications 264 302 1675
Computational Linguistics 312 349 1697
Cyber Security 319 357 1724
Blockchain and Cryptography 283 323 1900
Computer Vision 311 353 1936
Computer Networking 341 387 2071

Chemistry rankings

Rowan University ranked 293rd for Chemistry in the United States and 1828th in the World with 4,694 publications made and 106,050 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#293 of 1,455 In the United States
#333 of 1,538 In North America
#1828 of 6,561 In the World

Rowan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 10 52
1994 14 54
1995 13 77
1996 25 102
1997 35 161
1998 32 199
1999 38 258
2000 25 372
2001 56 401
2002 72 509
2003 75 647
2004 61 760
2005 63 1039
2006 71 1258
2007 55 1353
2008 73 1535
2009 80 1701
2010 80 1850
2011 93 2115
2012 99 2356
2013 133 2667
2014 173 2874
2015 164 3175
2016 183 3474
2017 207 3847
2018 214 4569
2019 243 5561
2020 402 7694
2021 335 9556
2022 397 9845
2023 461 11225
2024 418 11586
2025 274 11249

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 161 185 833
Biochemical Engineering 164 193 1129
Nanotechnology 216 246 1455
Chemical Engineering 204 239 1525
Petrology and Geochemistry 281 326 1618
Biochemistry 284 319 1642
Computational Chemistry 290 328 1706
Materials Science 265 302 1793
Inorganic Chemistry 272 310 1841
Organic Chemistry 291 330 1946
Physical chemistry 279 321 2049
Environmental Chemistry 303 349 2175
Radiochemistry 273 310 2519
Nutrition and Food Science 395 442 3067

Psychology rankings

Rowan University ranked 293rd for Psychology in the United States and 1102nd in the World with 4,636 publications made and 85,750 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#293 of 1,561 In the United States
#325 of 1,648 In North America
#1102 of 6,663 In the World

Rowan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 13 69
1994 9 69
1995 16 98
1996 12 90
1997 18 134
1998 22 146
1999 33 186
2000 23 263
2001 35 266
2002 56 407
2003 35 540
2004 45 542
2005 59 642
2006 74 854
2007 56 905
2008 68 1153
2009 50 1219
2010 82 1377
2011 58 1596
2012 91 1689
2013 106 2010
2014 150 2267
2015 185 2479
2016 210 2678
2017 179 2933
2018 254 3413
2019 257 4317
2020 510 6313
2021 385 7995
2022 419 8311
2023 414 9176
2024 393 8592
2025 221 7812

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Special Education 201 223 463
Sexology 290 320 609
Education Majors 214 241 627
Clinical Psychology 274 309 749
Social Work 378 419 879
Child Psychology 322 359 937
Psychiatry 255 286 967
Social Psychology 340 380 1118
Neuroscience 294 329 1154
Cognitive Science 313 352 1384

Environmental Science rankings

Rowan University ranked 330th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1943rd in the World with 4,636 publications made and 87,414 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#330 of 1,637 In the United States
#378 of 1,727 In North America
#1943 of 6,888 In the World

Rowan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 10 44
1994 11 37
1995 8 51
1996 13 75
1997 26 94
1998 24 102
1999 29 108
2000 20 176
2001 47 227
2002 76 283
2003 64 385
2004 64 455
2005 79 655
2006 96 913
2007 55 946
2008 74 1090
2009 68 1281
2010 92 1386
2011 74 1586
2012 92 1878
2013 119 1925
2014 135 2250
2015 180 2363
2016 164 2574
2017 203 2883
2018 216 3504
2019 246 4572
2020 531 6841
2021 381 8338
2022 366 8614
2023 423 10003
2024 369 9585
2025 232 8677

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geotechnical Engineering 246 285 1614
Petrology and Geochemistry 281 326 1618
Earth science and Geophysics 285 332 1704
Paleontology 327 374 1826
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 300 344 1866
Geography and Cartography 338 386 1905
Geology 324 372 1905
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 394 440 1924
Environmental Management 261 305 1930
Ecology 323 374 1958
Oceanography 333 383 1997
Environmental Chemistry 303 349 2175
Environmental Engineering 294 336 2209
Agricultural Science 433 487 3023

Physics rankings

Rowan University ranked 307th for Physics in the United States and 1872nd in the World with 4,536 publications made and 92,766 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#307 of 1,537 In the United States
#347 of 1,623 In North America
#1872 of 6,729 In the World

Rowan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 7 30
1994 10 39
1995 8 54
1996 16 71
1997 24 135
1998 26 117
1999 37 168
2000 32 225
2001 54 282
2002 75 371
2003 83 507
2004 76 595
2005 73 841
2006 97 1106
2007 73 1257
2008 76 1495
2009 83 1564
2010 83 1639
2011 88 1885
2012 89 2202
2013 118 2289
2014 127 2465
2015 129 2645
2016 179 2774
2017 210 3200
2018 231 3824
2019 239 4964
2020 422 6812
2021 319 8323
2022 394 8629
2023 430 9783
2024 382 10404
2025 214 9793

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Medical Physics 209 235 958
Astrobiology 244 276 977
Biophysics 267 295 1089
Condensed Matter Physics 210 237 1316
Nanotechnology 216 246 1455
Astrophysics and Astronomy 329 371 1584
Atomic and Molecular physics 325 367 1720
Acoustical Engineering 318 360 1740
Materials Science 265 302 1793
Theoretical Physics 357 399 1865
Optical Engineering 305 344 1892
Quantum and Particle physics 306 349 1923
Nuclear Physics 365 410 2161

Mathematics rankings

Rowan University ranked 297th for Mathematics in the United States and 1408th in the World with 2,868 publications made and 56,919 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#297 of 1,413 In the United States
#332 of 1,494 In North America
#1408 of 6,434 In the World

Rowan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 3 14
1994 5 19
1995 5 29
1996 11 34
1997 10 38
1998 27 51
1999 23 74
2000 15 73
2001 31 124
2002 35 162
2003 38 247
2004 43 269
2005 45 372
2006 52 493
2007 46 545
2008 33 643
2009 39 731
2010 71 870
2011 44 1015
2012 54 1140
2013 66 1241
2014 86 1431
2015 127 1605
2016 122 1648
2017 113 1908
2018 159 2191
2019 158 2837
2020 333 3976
2021 260 5061
2022 210 5131
2023 223 5625
2024 203 4533
2025 110 3523

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 194 217 515
Statistics 314 353 1578
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 389 434 1843
Operations Research 294 333 1847
Blockchain and Cryptography 283 323 1900
Applied Mathematics 338 384 2323

Business rankings

Rowan University ranked 309th for Business in the United States and 1388th in the World with 2,563 publications made and 45,887 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Engineering Management, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#309 of 1,388 In the United States
#347 of 1,472 In North America
#1388 of 6,366 In the World

Rowan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 4 27
1994 5 24
1995 4 34
1996 8 38
1997 13 52
1998 16 54
1999 20 77
2000 16 86
2001 23 155
2002 43 191
2003 39 232
2004 34 276
2005 31 325
2006 37 464
2007 44 499
2008 33 550
2009 39 697
2010 53 708
2011 39 876
2012 34 975
2013 59 1132
2014 69 1203
2015 109 1328
2016 100 1325
2017 113 1369
2018 135 1676
2019 123 2241
2020 401 3466
2021 210 4105
2022 178 4211
2023 203 5102
2024 196 4536
2025 94 3834

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Engineering Management 67 73 144
Entrepreneurship 112 132 367
Occupational Safety and Health 223 252 615
Advertising 274 305 884
Public Policy / Administration 347 384 1095
Construction Management 180 213 1100
Management Information Systems 265 300 1153
Accounting 316 351 1186
Investment Banking and Stock trading 286 319 1333
Marketing 305 341 1367
Finance 313 349 1440
Project Management 322 360 1495
Management 344 385 1715
Operations Research 294 333 1847

Economics rankings

Rowan University ranked 317th for Economics in the United States and 1293rd in the World with 1,925 publications made and 33,218 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#317 of 1,361 In the United States
#353 of 1,445 In North America
#1293 of 6,188 In the World

Rowan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 4 16
1994 4 18
1995 3 18
1996 3 24
1997 14 26
1998 12 28
1999 17 52
2000 8 55
2001 22 109
2002 27 110
2003 25 162
2004 30 165
2005 15 223
2006 24 301
2007 29 364
2008 25 395
2009 34 513
2010 51 558
2011 28 669
2012 28 739
2013 40 813
2014 59 896
2015 77 963
2016 79 917
2017 91 1017
2018 99 1175
2019 109 1666
2020 283 2466
2021 153 3073
2022 166 3274
2023 158 3698
2024 126 3133
2025 65 2606

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 268 300 977
Political Economy 366 407 1071
Investment Banking and Stock trading 286 319 1333
Finance 313 349 1440
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 389 434 1843

Art & Design rankings

Rowan University ranked 326th for Art & Design in the United States and 1334th in the World with 1,241 publications made and 12,852 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.

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
#326 of 1,369 In the United States
#365 of 1,454 In North America
#1334 of 6,010 In the World

Rowan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 2 9
1994 3 5
1995 3 17
1996 0 5
1997 4 23
1998 13 27
1999 10 27
2000 8 33
2001 8 35
2002 22 43
2003 13 71
2004 14 67
2005 31 127
2006 26 138
2007 23 170
2008 29 220
2009 23 200
2010 41 226
2011 25 272
2012 22 323
2013 35 349
2014 27 397
2015 69 430
2016 48 512
2017 54 530
2018 73 612
2019 75 808
2020 128 1320
2021 81 1688
2022 92 1808
2023 94 2066
2024 80 1831
2025 48 1523

The following table provides academic rankings for Rowan University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 169 193 622
Creative Writing 238 272 730
Music 236 265 770
Game Design and Development 167 198 808
Graphic Design 232 263 970
Art History 460 504 1246
Literature 348 387 1287
Fashion Design 320 362 1507
Aesthetics 393 437 1565
Computer Graphics 289 324 1633