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Saint Joseph's University ranked 406th in the United States, 1679th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 62 research topics. Saint Joseph's University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,778 academic publications and 94,467 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 90 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1679 of 14,131 In the World
#452 of 2,597 In North America
#406 of 2,496 In the United States
#21 of 155 In Pennsylvania
#5 of 19 In Philadelphia
#175 of 1,013 For Genealogy
#595 of 1,005 For International Relations and Diplomacy
#679 of 1,049 For Bioethics/Medical Ethics
#817 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1375 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 59 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 402nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1875th in the World with 3,178 publications made and 63,453 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#402 of 1,761 In the United States
#450 of 1,852 In North America
#1875 of 7,081 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 21 48
1993 17 66
1994 18 89
1995 25 76
1996 22 96
1997 44 92
1998 33 115
1999 43 175
2000 58 193
2001 37 245
2002 48 325
2003 63 426
2004 64 545
2005 47 707
2006 75 853
2007 82 1151
2008 75 1299
2009 92 1552
2010 122 1883
2011 139 2094
2012 137 2395
2013 127 2631
2014 140 3007
2015 152 2988
2016 126 3209
2017 125 3365
2018 161 3495
2019 125 4113
2020 156 4726
2021 146 5064
2022 112 4585
2023 163 4784
2024 121 3940

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Genealogy 84 99 175
International Relations and Diplomacy 199 226 595
Art History 263 293 692
Criminology and Criminal Justice 346 381 749
Early Childhood Education 317 349 756
Gender Studies 321 355 759
Communications and Public Relations 286 320 866
Political Economy 318 356 920
Media Studies 436 476 1039
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 366 403 1188
Classics and Ancient History 411 447 1239
Law 385 426 1397
Education Majors 434 481 1417
Sociology 398 443 1468
Anthropology 437 485 1483
Aesthetics 383 425 1496
History 376 421 1587
Political Science 393 439 1592
Linguistics 382 424 1804
Library and Information science 603 651 1851
Philosophy 410 458 2078
Demography 469 516 2160
Archaeology 471 523 2398

Computer Science rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 430th for Computer Science in the United States and 2280th in the World with 2,004 publications made and 50,779 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#430 of 1,612 In the United States
#478 of 1,698 In North America
#2280 of 6,845 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 12 46
1993 14 63
1994 12 68
1995 9 65
1996 9 76
1997 18 58
1998 21 74
1999 27 107
2000 35 114
2001 24 150
2002 49 226
2003 41 304
2004 38 369
2005 38 523
2006 52 631
2007 51 851
2008 54 959
2009 59 1116
2010 75 1276
2011 96 1512
2012 93 1722
2013 83 1920
2014 101 2242
2015 80 2224
2016 88 2519
2017 67 2571
2018 110 2688
2019 73 3212
2020 98 3645
2021 92 3923
2022 56 3614
2023 106 3561
2024 86 2756

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 271 306 1165
Neuroscience 351 389 1399
Computer Graphics 283 318 1578
Multimedia 419 461 1816
Library and Information science 603 651 1851
Data Science 396 440 1883
Software Engineering 382 428 1987
Cyber Security 416 463 2318
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 383 430 2325
Machine Learning 374 420 2370
Human-Computer Interaction 416 464 2451
Computer Networking 428 480 2524
Cognitive Science 551 605 2675
Computer Vision 491 542 3052
Telecommunications 499 554 3107
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 585 635 3474

Biology rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 469th for Biology in the United States and 2783rd in the World with 1,945 publications made and 52,813 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#469 of 1,609 In the United States
#519 of 1,698 In North America
#2783 of 6,833 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 8 44
1993 10 49
1994 9 53
1995 18 46
1996 10 73
1997 23 58
1998 15 88
1999 22 110
2000 30 152
2001 22 164
2002 26 229
2003 35 282
2004 23 373
2005 32 443
2006 44 546
2007 38 877
2008 62 970
2009 68 1137
2010 64 1371
2011 69 1471
2012 81 1661
2013 83 1955
2014 97 2356
2015 116 2301
2016 76 2604
2017 67 2669
2018 79 2798
2019 70 3214
2020 111 3807
2021 105 3976
2022 94 3717
2023 124 3620
2024 113 3154

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 242 269 679
Neuroscience 351 389 1399
Pharmacology 336 369 1847
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 396 442 1915
Evolutionary Biology 428 474 1928
Zoology 447 494 2097
Virology 400 439 2200
Paleontology 443 494 2492
Oncology and Cancer research 479 519 2587
Genetics 510 560 2853
Nutrition and Food Science 381 427 2934
Biotechnology 432 475 2937
Botany 507 560 2987
Immunology 534 576 3007
Microbiology 495 542 3282
Biochemistry 558 609 3287
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 585 635 3474
Agricultural Science 575 634 3664
Nanotechnology 582 639 4069

Medicine rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 426th for Medicine in the United States and 2113th in the World with 1,807 publications made and 44,855 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#426 of 1,600 In the United States
#468 of 1,685 In North America
#2113 of 6,775 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 3 31
1993 10 34
1994 8 55
1995 12 49
1996 5 77
1997 21 74
1998 17 79
1999 19 113
2000 25 140
2001 17 153
2002 21 221
2003 32 240
2004 19 335
2005 30 388
2006 32 505
2007 39 801
2008 49 904
2009 48 1065
2010 47 1272
2011 62 1523
2012 61 1553
2013 60 1885
2014 96 2342
2015 84 2291
2016 79 2603
2017 70 2693
2018 87 2780
2019 80 3147
2020 115 3767
2021 115 3975
2022 102 3849
2023 140 3848
2024 131 3390

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 242 269 679
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 247 276 720
Family medicine 302 327 1138
Clinical Psychology 374 414 1163
Pediatrics 269 296 1332
Audiology 384 424 1410
Nursing 398 436 1413
Psychiatry 370 408 1471
Orthodontics 330 360 1488
Health Science 450 488 1498
Physical Therapy 376 415 1533
Public Health 348 389 1552
Dentistry 315 347 1571
Anesthesiology 366 400 1700
Sports Medicine 433 477 1720
Healthcare Management (MHA) 456 497 1722
Surgery 375 411 1784
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 305 329 1822
Pharmacology 336 369 1847
Critical Care Nursing 407 445 1876
Cardiology 390 425 1878
Gerontology 544 593 1923
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 416 456 2087
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 359 395 2126
Virology 400 439 2200
Anatomy and Physiology 485 531 2426
Pathology 450 494 2438
Oncology and Cancer research 479 519 2587
Immunology 534 576 3007

Psychology rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 368th for Psychology in the United States and 1496th in the World with 1,696 publications made and 51,720 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#368 of 1,558 In the United States
#409 of 1,645 In North America
#1496 of 6,645 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 5 27
1993 11 43
1994 7 57
1995 14 58
1996 7 76
1997 11 71
1998 15 84
1999 21 113
2000 20 136
2001 11 153
2002 22 211
2003 27 265
2004 33 367
2005 31 440
2006 36 555
2007 42 870
2008 37 998
2009 48 1100
2010 56 1344
2011 60 1508
2012 58 1676
2013 75 1943
2014 86 2281
2015 86 2296
2016 85 2514
2017 57 2632
2018 82 2719
2019 84 3174
2020 113 3739
2021 86 3880
2022 81 3656
2023 115 3557
2024 91 3028

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Child Psychology 375 416 1131
Social Psychology 356 398 1160
Clinical Psychology 374 414 1163
Neuroscience 351 389 1399
Education Majors 434 481 1417
Psychiatry 370 408 1471
Cognitive Science 551 605 2675

Environmental Science rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 487th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2850th in the World with 1,606 publications made and 35,324 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#487 of 1,631 In the United States
#539 of 1,721 In North America
#2850 of 6,876 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 10 28
1993 8 34
1994 10 43
1995 22 35
1996 10 53
1997 23 42
1998 19 62
1999 16 87
2000 19 114
2001 15 139
2002 28 161
2003 32 197
2004 24 254
2005 29 354
2006 37 439
2007 39 565
2008 44 666
2009 60 827
2010 63 1001
2011 73 1091
2012 81 1221
2013 78 1496
2014 81 1720
2015 84 1665
2016 58 1863
2017 53 1848
2018 65 2067
2019 64 2337
2020 91 2742
2021 81 2869
2022 52 2550
2023 88 2559
2024 49 2056

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 396 442 1915
Petrology and Geochemistry 355 404 2110
Oceanography 422 476 2491
Paleontology 443 494 2492
Geology 459 510 2682
Geography and Cartography 478 531 2715
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 447 500 2843
Ecology 517 573 3041
Environmental Management 473 533 3269
Agricultural Science 575 634 3664

Engineering rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 489th for Engineering in the United States and 3079th in the World with 1,464 publications made and 28,758 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#489 of 1,565 In the United States
#542 of 1,651 In North America
#3079 of 6,782 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 8 33
1993 6 48
1994 9 54
1995 10 31
1996 6 51
1997 16 41
1998 14 49
1999 19 73
2000 22 93
2001 19 111
2002 32 143
2003 23 180
2004 29 237
2005 24 324
2006 41 403
2007 46 584
2008 52 601
2009 47 726
2010 65 869
2011 72 942
2012 72 1143
2013 64 1201
2014 76 1306
2015 70 1321
2016 53 1387
2017 30 1479
2018 49 1550
2019 46 1746
2020 59 1967
2021 64 2100
2022 59 1902
2023 76 1934
2024 68 1693

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Operations Research 290 329 1767
Human-Computer Interaction 416 464 2451
Acoustical Engineering 444 493 2496
Mechanical Engineering 412 459 2504
Computer Networking 428 480 2524
Electronic Engineering 399 451 2840
Biotechnology 432 475 2937
Civil Engineering 481 535 2976
Aerospace Engineering 500 553 2984
Optical Engineering 489 542 3049
Telecommunications 499 554 3107
Systems Engineering 533 587 3184
Structural Engineering 520 574 3216
Electrical Engineering 481 534 3254
Metallurgical Engineering 534 586 3551
Materials Science 533 587 3566
Chemical Engineering 522 575 3726
Nanotechnology 582 639 4069

Business rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 337th for Business in the United States and 1497th in the World with 1,463 publications made and 36,021 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#337 of 1,377 In the United States
#377 of 1,460 In North America
#1497 of 6,339 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 10 19
1993 7 35
1994 10 48
1995 9 34
1996 9 40
1997 27 37
1998 20 55
1999 29 73
2000 26 71
2001 26 140
2002 26 190
2003 37 275
2004 39 308
2005 31 462
2006 51 515
2007 42 659
2008 35 667
2009 42 863
2010 63 1035
2011 81 1140
2012 85 1249
2013 64 1381
2014 59 1523
2015 74 1556
2016 64 1679
2017 46 1732
2018 71 1822
2019 40 2013
2020 71 2278
2021 59 2480
2022 50 2156
2023 65 2234
2024 42 1725

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Advertising 268 298 837
Actuarial Science 295 326 969
Accounting 282 314 1010
Investment Banking and Stock trading 253 282 1118
Management Information Systems 271 306 1165
International Trade 248 282 1291
Marketing 300 336 1323
International Business 283 317 1381
Project Management 313 351 1438
Finance 325 362 1474
Management 327 367 1571
Operations Research 290 329 1767

Physics rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 518th for Physics in the United States and 3130th in the World with 1,289 publications made and 26,897 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#518 of 1,531 In the United States
#573 of 1,617 In North America
#3130 of 6,713 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 3 27
1993 7 27
1994 10 49
1995 11 24
1996 5 55
1997 14 37
1998 11 46
1999 16 53
2000 20 83
2001 12 112
2002 18 144
2003 14 149
2004 22 225
2005 24 296
2006 38 360
2007 38 501
2008 47 535
2009 38 614
2010 52 790
2011 68 835
2012 66 991
2013 56 1078
2014 58 1218
2015 65 1187
2016 45 1270
2017 32 1395
2018 42 1345
2019 43 1595
2020 55 1769
2021 66 1904
2022 61 1741
2023 70 1676
2024 62 1567

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 444 493 2496
Astrophysics and Astronomy 579 633 2939
Optical Engineering 489 542 3049
Quantum and Particle physics 558 613 3336
Materials Science 533 587 3566
Nanotechnology 582 639 4069

Mathematics rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 416th for Mathematics in the United States and 2202nd in the World with 1,175 publications made and 31,281 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#416 of 1,410 In the United States
#461 of 1,491 In North America
#2202 of 6,418 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 6 17
1993 6 26
1994 7 32
1995 7 32
1996 8 40
1997 12 30
1998 12 33
1999 16 69
2000 8 64
2001 11 91
2002 20 122
2003 24 152
2004 22 211
2005 26 317
2006 29 363
2007 29 456
2008 28 517
2009 33 611
2010 40 729
2011 40 843
2012 48 982
2013 58 1026
2014 60 1216
2015 52 1343
2016 79 1473
2017 36 1475
2018 72 1556
2019 52 1969
2020 65 2295
2021 52 2415
2022 48 2198
2023 78 2194
2024 45 1516

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 295 326 969
Math Teachers 400 438 1247
Operations Research 290 329 1767
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 404 449 1877
Statistics 413 458 2255

Economics rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 389th for Economics in the United States and 1641st in the World with 1,123 publications made and 20,799 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.

Economics ranking Location
#389 of 1,355 In the United States
#430 of 1,438 In North America
#1641 of 6,167 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 6 8
1993 7 25
1994 9 21
1995 11 21
1996 7 36
1997 17 26
1998 20 45
1999 18 53
2000 12 51
2001 14 86
2002 14 103
2003 23 154
2004 23 182
2005 21 270
2006 24 300
2007 34 392
2008 25 458
2009 31 557
2010 49 635
2011 48 707
2012 49 771
2013 52 857
2014 40 969
2015 57 1009
2016 52 1045
2017 38 1042
2018 67 1123
2019 43 1248
2020 67 1489
2021 50 1570
2022 38 1467
2023 75 1625
2024 42 1134

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 199 226 595
Political Economy 318 356 920
Actuarial Science 295 326 969
Investment Banking and Stock trading 253 282 1118
International Trade 248 282 1291
International Economics 256 288 1444
Finance 325 362 1474
Development Studies 447 492 1789
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 404 449 1877

Chemistry rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 548th for Chemistry in the United States and 3471st in the World with 1,046 publications made and 22,958 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#548 of 1,447 In the United States
#601 of 1,530 In North America
#3471 of 6,545 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 4 32
1993 3 25
1994 10 44
1995 9 29
1996 7 30
1997 19 35
1998 13 50
1999 11 52
2000 18 81
2001 16 94
2002 12 113
2003 18 165
2004 10 192
2005 21 233
2006 23 273
2007 23 455
2008 28 487
2009 42 581
2010 31 684
2011 31 691
2012 43 773
2013 40 860
2014 52 1066
2015 58 1079
2016 38 1180
2017 35 1263
2018 30 1367
2019 26 1461
2020 43 1679
2021 44 1874
2022 69 1719
2023 71 1637
2024 71 1644

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 355 404 2110
Nutrition and Food Science 381 427 2934
Biochemistry 558 609 3287
Physical chemistry 532 586 3521
Materials Science 533 587 3566
Chemical Engineering 522 575 3726
Organic Chemistry 612 667 3808
Nanotechnology 582 639 4069

Art & Design rankings

Saint Joseph's University ranked 381st for Art & Design in the United States and 1577th in the World with 775 publications made and 11,841 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.

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
#381 of 1,361 In the United States
#424 of 1,444 In North America
#1577 of 5,966 In the World

Saint Joseph's University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 6 8
1993 5 11
1994 6 22
1995 3 22
1996 5 18
1997 8 22
1998 8 15
1999 9 26
2000 17 29
2001 7 42
2002 14 49
2003 19 82
2004 11 97
2005 17 110
2006 23 168
2007 25 226
2008 24 256
2009 30 266
2010 42 352
2011 36 355
2012 28 414
2013 32 425
2014 30 483
2015 32 520
2016 34 543
2017 28 574
2018 40 599
2019 25 734
2020 30 797
2021 19 836
2022 16 752
2023 33 813
2024 24 634

The following table provides academic rankings for Saint Joseph's University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 263 293 692
Creative Writing 337 378 1024
Literature 369 409 1356
Aesthetics 383 425 1496
Computer Graphics 283 318 1578
Fashion Design 364 408 1742
Multimedia 419 461 1816