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Saint Cloud State University ranked 382nd in the United States, 1572nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 61 research topics. Saint Cloud State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,085 academic publications and 73,476 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 77 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1572 of 14,131 In the World
#427 of 2,597 In North America
#382 of 2,496 In the United States
#5 of 48 In Minnesota
#623 of 1,039 For Early Childhood Education
#647 of 2,091 For Gender Studies
#675 of 1,028 For Social Work
#908 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1167 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 58 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 396th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1745th in the World with 2,735 publications made and 54,050 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#396 of 1,728 In the United States
#443 of 1,819 In North America
#1745 of 7,020 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 39 76
1992 36 105
1993 37 111
1994 40 124
1995 49 176
1996 31 206
1997 49 208
1998 48 247
1999 35 229
2000 43 293
2001 75 357
2002 66 430
2003 65 585
2004 69 685
2005 55 750
2006 68 969
2007 82 1183
2008 103 1295
2009 106 1620
2010 93 1893
2011 114 2154
2012 103 2537
2013 103 2874
2014 69 3027
2015 144 2961
2016 141 2823
2017 52 2703
2018 62 2880
2019 77 3117
2020 84 3401
2021 78 3570
2022 72 3425
2023 63 3284

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Early Childhood Education 292 319 623
Gender Studies 285 317 647
Social Work 325 360 675
Special Education 301 333 737
Education Majors 294 328 826
Media Studies 366 405 856
Criminology and Criminal Justice 402 440 865
Communications and Public Relations 321 359 896
Art History 378 418 989
Library and Information science 371 405 1078
Anthropology 362 402 1132
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 382 420 1164
Law 360 398 1235
Aesthetics 341 380 1281
Sociology 387 432 1337
Political Science 358 399 1359
History 409 455 1703
Archaeology 377 423 1810
Demography 417 464 1842
Linguistics 411 456 1895
Classics and Ancient History 602 650 1942
Philosophy 411 459 1955

Computer Science rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 392nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2021st in the World with 1,766 publications made and 37,503 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#392 of 1,576 In the United States
#438 of 1,662 In North America
#2021 of 6,752 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 19 50
1992 21 78
1993 15 76
1994 26 85
1995 37 171
1996 15 155
1997 26 148
1998 39 164
1999 30 159
2000 26 197
2001 49 265
2002 55 336
2003 63 431
2004 51 482
2005 56 556
2006 50 653
2007 56 757
2008 87 898
2009 68 1132
2010 54 1232
2011 70 1446
2012 58 1818
2013 61 1977
2014 38 2071
2015 101 2050
2016 78 1851
2017 45 1795
2018 46 1900
2019 53 2063
2020 57 2209
2021 52 2409
2022 43 2295
2023 43 2133

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Information Technology 247 271 815
Management Information Systems 245 278 951
Library and Information science 371 405 1078
Software Engineering 285 322 1304
Multimedia 367 406 1452
Cyber Security 335 378 1803
Neuroscience 466 511 1904
Machine Learning 336 379 1947
Computer Networking 341 386 1969
Cognitive Science 472 523 2226
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 384 432 2251
Telecommunications 356 404 2271
Computational Linguistics 409 457 2507
Computer Vision 414 462 2548

Environmental Science rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 444th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2516th in the World with 1,558 publications made and 31,848 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#444 of 1,598 In the United States
#496 of 1,687 In North America
#2516 of 6,798 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 12 35
1992 11 49
1993 10 56
1994 24 73
1995 24 87
1996 17 105
1997 12 129
1998 30 135
1999 27 119
2000 22 169
2001 37 218
2002 37 250
2003 29 308
2004 34 361
2005 41 433
2006 40 503
2007 56 639
2008 60 757
2009 70 913
2010 63 1088
2011 64 1252
2012 54 1541
2013 71 1781
2014 40 1773
2015 68 1751
2016 80 1736
2017 48 1850
2018 54 2054
2019 56 2308
2020 51 2468
2021 50 2762
2022 57 2659
2023 44 2711

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 399 445 1834
Geography and Cartography 377 427 2013
Environmental Chemistry 351 400 2414
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 387 437 2501
Paleontology 468 519 2578
Oceanography 467 524 2675
Environmental Management 395 447 2684
Earth science and Geophysics 475 528 2700
Ecology 471 523 2710
Geology 482 533 2715
Agricultural Science 454 508 2928

Engineering rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 438th for Engineering in the United States and 2764th in the World with 1,526 publications made and 31,727 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Acoustical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#438 of 1,518 In the United States
#490 of 1,602 In North America
#2764 of 6,684 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 11 37
1992 20 59
1993 15 77
1994 25 83
1995 32 108
1996 15 107
1997 24 128
1998 28 126
1999 27 124
2000 27 177
2001 46 211
2002 46 259
2003 58 329
2004 35 353
2005 40 408
2006 38 485
2007 56 604
2008 72 650
2009 59 851
2010 57 901
2011 68 1142
2012 55 1329
2013 48 1517
2014 36 1480
2015 69 1475
2016 66 1441
2017 45 1379
2018 46 1448
2019 46 1608
2020 51 1832
2021 46 1963
2022 46 1850
2023 28 1809

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Aviation 202 231 771
Landscape Architecture 143 161 806
Remote Sensing 283 322 1616
Systems Engineering 316 358 1624
Acoustical Engineering 355 399 1969
Computer Networking 341 386 1969
Telecommunications 356 404 2271
Civil Engineering 402 453 2425
Aerospace Engineering 432 484 2534
Mechanical Engineering 429 477 2566
Structural Engineering 415 466 2580
Optical Engineering 438 489 2772
Electrical Engineering 429 480 2865
Electronic Engineering 425 478 3063
Materials Science 567 622 3632
Chemical Engineering 534 588 3798
Metallurgical Engineering 621 677 3873
Nanotechnology 546 603 3896

Biology rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 544th for Biology in the United States and 3098th in the World with 1,374 publications made and 29,064 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#544 of 1,582 In the United States
#596 of 1,668 In North America
#3098 of 6,770 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 14 40
1992 8 45
1993 9 57
1994 15 58
1995 21 74
1996 11 103
1997 15 92
1998 26 117
1999 23 131
2000 21 171
2001 30 189
2002 33 264
2003 33 303
2004 23 310
2005 30 418
2006 45 490
2007 49 570
2008 56 662
2009 52 819
2010 53 1003
2011 58 1215
2012 48 1464
2013 53 1630
2014 42 1710
2015 73 1660
2016 62 1636
2017 55 1791
2018 45 1959
2019 44 2137
2020 37 2382
2021 53 2637
2022 62 2497
2023 38 2524

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Animal Science 318 357 1606
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 399 445 1834
Neuroscience 466 511 1904
Zoology 450 497 2059
Evolutionary Biology 459 507 2083
Paleontology 468 519 2578
Botany 505 558 2893
Agricultural Science 454 508 2928
Genetics 597 649 3201
Biochemistry 579 630 3270
Immunology 719 771 3890
Nanotechnology 546 603 3896

Physics rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 444th for Physics in the United States and 2676th in the World with 1,345 publications made and 27,990 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#444 of 1,485 In the United States
#496 of 1,569 In North America
#2676 of 6,603 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 12 29
1992 17 46
1993 20 67
1994 21 75
1995 28 109
1996 16 90
1997 26 120
1998 30 134
1999 30 126
2000 17 161
2001 49 223
2002 47 257
2003 53 319
2004 35 346
2005 29 395
2006 44 445
2007 51 545
2008 64 623
2009 51 749
2010 68 792
2011 48 1008
2012 48 1170
2013 38 1297
2014 34 1317
2015 58 1312
2016 46 1265
2017 37 1251
2018 29 1273
2019 38 1386
2020 27 1491
2021 40 1635
2022 36 1517
2023 27 1508

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Theoretical Physics 334 376 1760
Acoustical Engineering 355 399 1969
Astrophysics and Astronomy 423 472 2102
Quantum and Particle physics 414 463 2536
Optical Engineering 438 489 2772
Nuclear Physics 491 542 2874
Materials Science 567 622 3632
Nanotechnology 546 603 3896

Medicine rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 535th for Medicine in the United States and 2570th in the World with 1,271 publications made and 24,542 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#535 of 1,558 In the United States
#583 of 1,643 In North America
#2570 of 6,680 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 14 39
1992 21 47
1993 15 53
1994 19 64
1995 20 68
1996 9 88
1997 16 82
1998 26 129
1999 15 111
2000 13 132
2001 32 174
2002 26 193
2003 43 241
2004 31 263
2005 27 316
2006 39 319
2007 45 425
2008 52 489
2009 59 597
2010 51 740
2011 45 854
2012 44 1046
2013 47 1253
2014 36 1326
2015 73 1382
2016 54 1305
2017 37 1381
2018 42 1494
2019 49 1597
2020 41 1845
2021 47 2067
2022 40 2018
2023 31 1909

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 325 360 675
Clinical Psychology 475 521 1478
Health Science 480 519 1502
Sports Medicine 399 442 1512
Gerontology 504 549 1648
Healthcare Management (MHA) 474 522 1720
Physical Therapy 470 515 1896
Nursing 548 601 1933
Psychiatry 529 577 2077
Public Health 503 552 2210
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 530 575 2660
Anatomy and Physiology 597 648 2879
Surgery 651 699 2969
Pathology 578 628 2978
Immunology 719 771 3890

Psychology rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 422nd for Psychology in the United States and 1648th in the World with 1,268 publications made and 29,096 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.

Psychology ranking Location
#422 of 1,527 In the United States
#466 of 1,612 In North America
#1648 of 6,528 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 14 49
1992 25 61
1993 18 69
1994 20 91
1995 17 134
1996 14 139
1997 24 127
1998 30 158
1999 10 155
2000 14 186
2001 36 207
2002 27 248
2003 23 296
2004 28 343
2005 26 423
2006 29 468
2007 38 571
2008 47 647
2009 53 773
2010 55 936
2011 53 1124
2012 46 1431
2013 45 1540
2014 37 1733
2015 74 1723
2016 69 1592
2017 26 1586
2018 28 1563
2019 32 1691
2020 37 1790
2021 52 1881
2022 40 1841
2023 32 1766

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 325 360 675
Special Education 301 333 737
Education Majors 294 328 826
Child Psychology 364 401 1037
Social Psychology 380 422 1191
Clinical Psychology 475 521 1478
Neuroscience 466 511 1904
Psychiatry 529 577 2077
Cognitive Science 472 523 2226

Mathematics rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 354th for Mathematics in the United States and 1795th in the World with 1,174 publications made and 26,469 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#354 of 1,371 In the United States
#395 of 1,451 In North America
#1795 of 6,305 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 17 35
1992 22 45
1993 21 45
1994 19 69
1995 25 84
1996 16 111
1997 21 87
1998 30 123
1999 12 98
2000 21 133
2001 39 173
2002 28 205
2003 39 249
2004 35 311
2005 37 384
2006 32 428
2007 42 493
2008 59 604
2009 46 747
2010 35 897
2011 52 991
2012 40 1226
2013 40 1344
2014 21 1490
2015 62 1447
2016 49 1336
2017 18 1236
2018 23 1229
2019 30 1390
2020 28 1501
2021 36 1644
2022 29 1556
2023 19 1457

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 228 254 635
Math Teachers 286 317 794
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 279 312 1161
Statistics 353 396 1875
Applied Mathematics 349 396 2458

Business rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 315th for Business in the United States and 1337th in the World with 1,131 publications made and 33,622 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#315 of 1,334 In the United States
#353 of 1,412 In North America
#1337 of 6,187 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 17 46
1992 23 52
1993 11 61
1994 18 88
1995 27 135
1996 18 146
1997 23 156
1998 23 145
1999 16 135
2000 20 162
2001 37 211
2002 41 260
2003 33 352
2004 22 427
2005 33 469
2006 26 573
2007 45 764
2008 48 777
2009 39 1034
2010 40 1228
2011 49 1406
2012 41 1650
2013 40 1832
2014 23 1948
2015 52 1883
2016 43 1705
2017 16 1535
2018 29 1611
2019 43 1732
2020 33 1864
2021 37 1930
2022 23 1795
2023 28 1727

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Advertising 206 232 578
Actuarial Science 228 254 635
Project Management 212 243 811
Management Information Systems 245 278 951
Marketing 270 303 1040
Accounting 312 347 1061
Investment Banking and Stock trading 286 317 1203
Finance 352 393 1558
Management 339 379 1564

Economics rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 367th for Economics in the United States and 1420th in the World with 931 publications made and 16,476 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#367 of 1,317 In the United States
#407 of 1,400 In North America
#1420 of 5,995 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 10 22
1992 18 22
1993 10 28
1994 11 35
1995 17 53
1996 12 82
1997 18 64
1998 21 82
1999 13 85
2000 18 105
2001 29 124
2002 29 141
2003 18 202
2004 20 262
2005 27 272
2006 19 327
2007 38 398
2008 39 435
2009 39 562
2010 38 677
2011 33 778
2012 37 905
2013 39 1066
2014 12 1086
2015 32 1134
2016 58 1006
2017 17 931
2018 19 1001
2019 33 1042
2020 28 1117
2021 33 1273
2022 28 1232
2023 23 1177

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Cloud State University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 228 254 635
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 279 312 1161
Investment Banking and Stock trading 286 317 1203
Development Studies 386 425 1387
Finance 352 393 1558

Art & Design rankings

Saint Cloud State University ranked 388th for Art & Design in the United States and 1550th in the World with 597 publications made and 7,748 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.

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
#388 of 1,321 In the United States
#433 of 1,404 In North America
#1550 of 5,720 In the World

Saint Cloud State University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 5 9
1992 9 14
1993 3 24
1994 7 21
1995 12 37
1996 3 35
1997 13 43
1998 9 50
1999 7 31
2000 2 54
2001 18 57
2002 12 72
2003 12 90
2004 15 117
2005 13 105
2006 14 138
2007 17 210
2008 23 199
2009 24 283
2010 19 323
2011 33 373
2012 27 504
2013 18 491
2014 18 509
2015 27 525
2016 26 539
2017 14 450
2018 8 518
2019 18 505
2020 24 584
2021 19 559
2022 19 542
2023 13 584

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

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Landscape Architecture 143 161 806
Art History 378 418 989
Creative Writing 407 454 1208
Aesthetics 341 380 1281
Literature 386 428 1374
Multimedia 367 406 1452
Fashion Design 394 440 1791

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Saint Cloud State University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Physical chemistry 470 523 3104
Chemistry 573 627 3488
Organic Chemistry 585 640 3597