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Rowan University ranked 307th in the United States, 1220th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 107 research topics. Rowan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,884 academic publications and 140,342 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 23 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1220 of 14,131 In the World
#341 of 2,597 In North America
#307 of 2,496 In the United States
#7 of 47 In New Jersey
#242 of 1,383 For Engineering Management
#479 of 1,011 For Special Education
#517 of 1,039 For Early Childhood Education
#1572 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#974 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 104 other topics

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Biology rankings

Rowan University ranked 307th for Biology in the United States and 1637th in the World with 5,372 publications made and 91,357 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#307 of 1,582 In the United States
#344 of 1,668 In North America
#1637 of 6,770 In the World

Rowan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 15 23
1992 10 32
1993 14 49
1994 13 49
1995 21 61
1996 34 94
1997 32 194
1998 38 212
1999 54 272
2000 37 368
2001 63 399
2002 81 523
2003 68 677
2004 61 773
2005 82 961
2006 90 1178
2007 67 1387
2008 95 1552
2009 88 1731
2010 85 1831
2011 85 2120
2012 116 2369
2013 146 2656
2014 211 2906
2015 260 3280
2016 256 3662
2017 293 4054
2018 335 4645
2019 339 6124
2020 580 8452
2021 487 10982
2022 547 11698
2023 566 12606

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 229 254 619
Astrobiology 231 261 893
Biophysics 278 307 1135
Evolutionary Biology 294 328 1142
Neuroscience 307 343 1168
Molecular Biology 252 280 1186
Oncology and Cancer research 271 301 1295
Immunology 278 304 1419
Genetics 287 320 1438
Nanotechnology 226 256 1439
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 320 354 1573
Biochemistry 287 321 1580
Pharmacology 310 343 1628
Biotechnology 289 324 1701
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 377 423 1746
Virology 340 373 1785
Botany 320 365 1842
Microbiology 311 345 1887
Paleontology 360 408 1919
Zoology 462 509 2136
Agricultural Science 464 519 2980
Nutrition and Food Science 413 460 3080

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Rowan University ranked 348th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1464th in the World with 5,159 publications made and 60,607 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#348 of 1,728 In the United States
#387 of 1,819 In North America
#1464 of 7,020 In the World

Rowan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 13 17
1992 11 20
1993 13 26
1994 11 30
1995 15 59
1996 19 55
1997 25 75
1998 40 70
1999 43 102
2000 37 108
2001 59 178
2002 75 218
2003 63 335
2004 73 409
2005 77 520
2006 92 729
2007 91 831
2008 96 969
2009 95 1151
2010 109 1317
2011 86 1530
2012 111 1740
2013 119 1955
2014 172 2202
2015 267 2373
2016 233 2545
2017 258 2692
2018 302 3097
2019 301 4178
2020 623 5531
2021 494 7580
2022 464 8370
2023 520 9062

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 217 239 479
Early Childhood Education 255 276 517
Occupational Safety and Health 231 262 609
Criminology and Criminal Justice 298 330 618
Education Majors 256 285 693
Gender Studies 311 344 709
Genealogy 292 324 721
Law Enforcement 321 354 821
Communications and Public Relations 305 341 841
Sports / Exercise science 254 291 854
Anthropology 296 331 899
Social Work 401 444 909
Media Studies 387 427 916
Political Economy 341 378 934
Journalism and Digital Media 276 309 1007
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 328 362 1016
Law 316 352 1055
Public Policy / Administration 369 407 1100
Art History 432 475 1130
Political Science 318 355 1175
Sociology 361 402 1227
History 361 404 1488
Demography 351 394 1509
Linguistics 347 387 1546
Archaeology 339 382 1552
Classics and Ancient History 522 564 1616
Philosophy 361 404 1750
Library and Information science 614 664 1860
Aesthetics 491 543 1935

Medicine rankings

Rowan University ranked 299th for Medicine in the United States and 1348th in the World with 4,670 publications made and 68,060 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#299 of 1,558 In the United States
#331 of 1,643 In North America
#1348 of 6,680 In the World

Rowan University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 13 22
1992 5 30
1993 13 33
1994 15 42
1995 20 47
1996 29 68
1997 25 130
1998 29 166
1999 42 195
2000 25 267
2001 47 303
2002 72 416
2003 39 575
2004 42 594
2005 61 698
2006 69 827
2007 57 1012
2008 70 1038
2009 59 1212
2010 62 1267
2011 57 1450
2012 98 1631
2013 123 1899
2014 144 2101
2015 204 2386
2016 241 2765
2017 279 2974
2018 292 3399
2019 296 4522
2020 536 6298
2021 465 8432
2022 486 9527
2023 555 9895

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

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 229 254 619
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 247 275 672
Clinical Psychology 273 309 715
Health Science 250 275 737
Neurosurgery 161 179 792
Biomedical Engineering 189 214 815
Gerontology 286 319 829
Sports / Exercise science 254 291 854
Medical Physics 206 230 858
Family medicine 247 270 859
Social Work 401 444 909
Psychiatry 268 300 996
Nursing 325 361 1012
Healthcare Management (MHA) 318 354 1034
Radiation Therapy 222 248 1038
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 196 218 1075
Critical Care Nursing 269 291 1098
Surgery 260 286 1131
Anesthesiology 265 294 1146
Cardiology 273 300 1166
Pediatrics 258 283 1231
Urology 241 266 1246
Audiology 361 399 1258
Sports Medicine 348 387 1270
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 242 262 1279
Dermatology 241 261 1279
Public Health 318 355 1283
Anatomy and Physiology 288 320 1285
Oncology and Cancer research 271 301 1295
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 285 316 1306
Physical Therapy 336 372 1308
Pathology 281 314 1373
Ophthalmology 306 337 1397
Immunology 278 304 1419
Orthodontics 358 391 1612
Pharmacology 310 343 1628
Dentistry 352 385 1777
Virology 340 373 1785

Engineering rankings

Rowan University ranked 297th for Engineering in the United States and 1814th in the World with 4,227 publications made and 62,686 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#297 of 1,518 In the United States
#338 of 1,602 In North America
#1814 of 6,684 In the World

Rowan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 7 5
1992 6 12
1993 4 17
1994 10 21
1995 9 22
1996 20 43
1997 29 98
1998 30 95
1999 43 127
2000 35 155
2001 51 242
2002 90 281
2003 96 414
2004 76 483
2005 74 662
2006 101 873
2007 77 1086
2008 78 1152
2009 86 1352
2010 108 1455
2011 94 1711
2012 94 1830
2013 123 2120
2014 125 2247
2015 173 2455
2016 186 2610
2017 196 2909
2018 228 3395
2019 234 4446
2020 486 5846
2021 370 7375
2022 360 8116
2023 461 8963

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 102 111 242
Aviation 195 224 722
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 165 190 799
Biomedical Engineering 189 214 815
Industrial Engineering 151 183 850
Product and Industrial Design 194 222 865
Transportation Engineering 188 220 901
Biochemical Engineering 162 190 1074
Human-Computer Interaction 242 276 1139
Systems Engineering 253 291 1244
Automotive Engineering 225 263 1438
Nanotechnology 226 256 1439
Chemical Engineering 215 250 1509
Civil Engineering 281 322 1546
Mechanical Engineering 281 318 1564
Aerospace Engineering 292 331 1591
Reliability and Quality Engineering 260 295 1611
Geotechnical Engineering 253 294 1627
Structural Engineering 279 315 1676
Telecommunications 275 313 1690
Biotechnology 289 324 1701
Operations Research 300 339 1777
Electrical Engineering 266 302 1785
Materials Science 283 322 1796
Remote Sensing 308 349 1798
Computer Networking 312 356 1808
Computer Engineering 270 308 1830
Optical Engineering 307 345 1832
Acoustical Engineering 343 387 1859
Metallurgical Engineering 283 323 1925
Environmental Engineering 301 344 2224
Electronic Engineering 341 389 2456

Computer Science rankings

Rowan University ranked 306th for Computer Science in the United States and 1434th in the World with 4,036 publications made and 61,022 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.

Computer Science ranking Location
#306 of 1,576 In the United States
#343 of 1,662 In North America
#1434 of 6,752 In the World

Rowan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 5 14
1992 10 18
1993 7 21
1994 8 26
1995 8 40
1996 17 58
1997 15 78
1998 27 84
1999 40 128
2000 27 145
2001 48 212
2002 78 294
2003 57 375
2004 55 420
2005 76 585
2006 86 778
2007 65 894
2008 75 994
2009 74 1096
2010 93 1234
2011 66 1476
2012 77 1678
2013 92 1837
2014 135 2148
2015 173 2326
2016 178 2545
2017 189 2722
2018 258 3306
2019 246 4387
2020 428 5735
2021 420 7722
2022 395 8391
2023 427 8817

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 205 231 735
Game Design and Development 175 205 779
Data Science 255 289 1006
Human-Computer Interaction 242 276 1139
Neuroscience 307 343 1168
Machine Learning 246 281 1202
Management Information Systems 305 343 1219
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 255 292 1341
Software Engineering 291 329 1341
Cognitive Science 336 377 1409
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 320 354 1573
Computational Linguistics 320 356 1639
Computer Graphics 289 324 1662
Telecommunications 275 313 1690
Cyber Security 325 366 1697
Computer Networking 312 356 1808
Blockchain and Cryptography 272 312 1825
Computer Engineering 270 308 1830
Library and Information science 614 664 1860
Computer Vision 307 348 1867

Chemistry rankings

Rowan University ranked 297th for Chemistry in the United States and 1786th in the World with 3,835 publications made and 71,776 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#297 of 1,407 In the United States
#337 of 1,488 In North America
#1786 of 6,447 In the World

Rowan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 9 13
1992 5 24
1993 6 32
1994 12 36
1995 17 48
1996 25 78
1997 34 172
1998 34 210
1999 44 243
2000 24 338
2001 58 352
2002 72 449
2003 66 589
2004 53 636
2005 60 874
2006 66 1038
2007 56 1164
2008 67 1320
2009 78 1487
2010 71 1598
2011 88 1836
2012 88 1948
2013 121 2270
2014 154 2393
2015 154 2654
2016 170 2966
2017 197 3250
2018 219 3763
2019 223 4784
2020 364 6246
2021 321 8176
2022 377 8773
2023 427 9695

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 165 190 799
Biochemical Engineering 162 190 1074
Nanotechnology 226 256 1439
Chemical Engineering 215 250 1509
Petrology and Geochemistry 281 325 1570
Biochemistry 287 321 1580
Inorganic Chemistry 262 298 1683
Materials Science 283 322 1796
Computational Chemistry 304 345 1797
Organic Chemistry 293 332 1893
Physical chemistry 287 331 2042
Environmental Chemistry 318 364 2180
Nutrition and Food Science 413 460 3080

Environmental Science rankings

Rowan University ranked 347th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1933rd in the World with 3,737 publications made and 53,232 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#347 of 1,598 In the United States
#396 of 1,687 In North America
#1933 of 6,798 In the World

Rowan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 9 10
1992 4 17
1993 10 19
1994 8 15
1995 7 31
1996 16 46
1997 20 59
1998 24 76
1999 35 75
2000 20 111
2001 42 153
2002 70 194
2003 62 261
2004 61 330
2005 66 492
2006 86 664
2007 55 770
2008 73 822
2009 69 1031
2010 80 1069
2011 75 1269
2012 82 1401
2013 104 1554
2014 115 1786
2015 167 1889
2016 159 2107
2017 196 2231
2018 202 2648
2019 216 3538
2020 426 4944
2021 357 6582
2022 348 7157
2023 396 7969

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
Petrology and Geochemistry 281 325 1570
Geotechnical Engineering 253 294 1627
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 377 423 1746
Earth science and Geophysics 304 351 1810
Geography and Cartography 347 395 1839
Environmental Management 269 313 1853
Paleontology 360 408 1919
Geology 350 400 1957
Ecology 342 394 1961
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 324 368 1977
Oceanography 365 417 2092
Environmental Chemistry 318 364 2180
Environmental Engineering 301 344 2224
Agricultural Science 464 519 2980

Psychology rankings

Rowan University ranked 317th for Psychology in the United States and 1143rd in the World with 3,718 publications made and 51,511 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#317 of 1,527 In the United States
#350 of 1,612 In North America
#1143 of 6,528 In the World

Rowan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 6 16
1992 5 19
1993 9 19
1994 7 27
1995 15 42
1996 13 37
1997 17 76
1998 24 78
1999 30 117
2000 21 137
2001 37 174
2002 54 267
2003 38 348
2004 38 389
2005 56 507
2006 66 680
2007 54 734
2008 65 816
2009 45 949
2010 76 1064
2011 58 1218
2012 85 1330
2013 82 1584
2014 122 1711
2015 165 1824
2016 192 2075
2017 184 2211
2018 243 2577
2019 225 3377
2020 452 4516
2021 364 6253
2022 362 6879
2023 391 7284

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 217 239 479
Education Majors 256 285 693
Clinical Psychology 273 309 715
Sexology 384 421 845
Social Work 401 444 909
Child Psychology 340 377 939
Psychiatry 268 300 996
Social Psychology 344 384 1058
Neuroscience 307 343 1168
Cognitive Science 336 377 1409

Physics rankings

Rowan University ranked 312th for Physics in the United States and 1860th in the World with 3,704 publications made and 60,090 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#312 of 1,485 In the United States
#353 of 1,569 In North America
#1860 of 6,603 In the World

Rowan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 5 6
1992 5 11
1993 5 15
1994 10 18
1995 10 29
1996 16 43
1997 22 110
1998 27 98
1999 39 131
2000 30 174
2001 49 227
2002 73 298
2003 75 388
2004 64 466
2005 62 638
2006 86 852
2007 65 1063
2008 80 1223
2009 79 1299
2010 79 1389
2011 85 1652
2012 73 1730
2013 110 1957
2014 108 2038
2015 122 2150
2016 170 2328
2017 205 2547
2018 220 3052
2019 206 4095
2020 377 5227
2021 321 6713
2022 342 7343
2023 416 8087

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 206 230 858
Astrobiology 231 261 893
Biophysics 278 307 1135
Condensed Matter Physics 214 241 1309
Nanotechnology 226 256 1439
Atomic and Molecular physics 294 334 1528
Astrophysics and Astronomy 330 371 1554
Materials Science 283 322 1796
Optical Engineering 307 345 1832
Acoustical Engineering 343 387 1859
Quantum and Particle physics 305 347 1879
Nuclear Physics 373 419 2154

Mathematics rankings

Rowan University ranked 319th for Mathematics in the United States and 1462nd in the World with 2,386 publications made and 34,650 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#319 of 1,371 In the United States
#355 of 1,451 In North America
#1462 of 6,305 In the World

Rowan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 6 4
1992 2 5
1993 2 9
1994 3 9
1995 5 13
1996 10 18
1997 11 16
1998 22 30
1999 19 48
2000 14 44
2001 30 81
2002 37 110
2003 33 158
2004 39 188
2005 41 245
2006 46 382
2007 41 426
2008 34 466
2009 40 583
2010 65 673
2011 38 781
2012 48 922
2013 55 981
2014 82 1127
2015 114 1248
2016 123 1308
2017 110 1420
2018 146 1657
2019 136 2274
2020 285 2826
2021 256 3881
2022 188 4076
2023 223 4365

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 233 258 572
Statistics 322 362 1609
Operations Research 300 339 1777
Blockchain and Cryptography 272 312 1825
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 406 451 1844
Applied Mathematics 346 393 2408

Business rankings

Rowan University ranked 326th for Business in the United States and 1393rd in the World with 2,070 publications made and 27,841 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Engineering Management, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#326 of 1,334 In the United States
#365 of 1,412 In North America
#1393 of 6,187 In the World

Rowan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 5 7
1992 2 10
1993 2 12
1994 4 12
1995 5 17
1996 9 20
1997 10 23
1998 15 21
1999 19 46
2000 16 54
2001 23 98
2002 40 113
2003 35 144
2004 33 204
2005 28 242
2006 38 339
2007 38 370
2008 32 404
2009 41 526
2010 44 548
2011 39 695
2012 28 780
2013 52 901
2014 66 969
2015 96 999
2016 101 1046
2017 107 1043
2018 122 1217
2019 113 1724
2020 302 2358
2021 215 3148
2022 160 3318
2023 184 3935

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 102 111 242
Entrepreneurship 131 153 398
Occupational Safety and Health 231 262 609
Real Estate 254 278 972
Advertising 309 343 997
Accounting 318 353 1090
Public Policy / Administration 369 407 1100
Management Information Systems 305 343 1219
Marketing 307 343 1255
Investment Banking and Stock trading 297 329 1259
Finance 331 369 1421
Project Management 340 380 1496
Management 351 391 1646
Operations Research 300 339 1777

Economics rankings

Rowan University ranked 328th for Economics in the United States and 1279th in the World with 1,564 publications made and 19,795 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#328 of 1,317 In the United States
#366 of 1,400 In North America
#1279 of 5,995 In the World

Rowan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 4 2
1992 0 6
1993 2 9
1994 4 12
1995 3 11
1996 3 15
1997 11 16
1998 12 15
1999 16 36
2000 9 30
2001 21 68
2002 26 68
2003 22 109
2004 25 128
2005 14 178
2006 21 229
2007 24 274
2008 27 297
2009 33 380
2010 40 440
2011 27 538
2012 27 598
2013 34 671
2014 50 721
2015 73 730
2016 76 716
2017 85 731
2018 93 860
2019 98 1271
2020 214 1642
2021 151 2311
2022 150 2592
2023 140 2820

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

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Political Economy 341 378 934
Development Studies 301 335 1030
Investment Banking and Stock trading 297 329 1259
Finance 331 369 1421
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 406 451 1844

Art & Design rankings

Rowan University ranked 370th for Art & Design in the United States and 1488th in the World with 1,003 publications made and 6,686 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
#370 of 1,321 In the United States
#413 of 1,404 In North America
#1488 of 5,720 In the World

Rowan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 0 4
1992 1 4
1993 3 3
1994 3 2
1995 4 8
1996 0 4
1997 4 12
1998 12 8
1999 10 13
2000 6 16
2001 7 19
2002 19 26
2003 13 47
2004 12 64
2005 24 83
2006 20 100
2007 22 112
2008 31 189
2009 19 141
2010 30 175
2011 22 203
2012 21 237
2013 27 266
2014 21 284
2015 60 318
2016 49 375
2017 47 374
2018 62 390
2019 65 599
2020 116 845
2021 77 1204
2022 89 1302
2023 86 1479

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
Music 225 252 671
Multimedia 205 231 735
Game Design and Development 175 205 779
Photography 260 296 930
Creative Writing 327 367 933
Graphic Design 236 268 979
Art History 432 475 1130
Literature 423 469 1500
Fashion Design 340 382 1560
Computer Graphics 289 324 1662
Aesthetics 491 543 1935