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Salisbury University ranked 387th in the United States, 1578th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 83 research topics. Salisbury University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,108 academic publications and 169,569 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1578 of 14,131 In the World
#433 of 2,597 In North America
#387 of 2,496 In the United States
#10 of 34 In Maryland
#524 of 1,114 For Military science
#590 of 1,104 For Plastic Surgery
#601 of 1,063 For Social Work
#3056 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1552 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 80 other topics

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Biology rankings

Salisbury University ranked 334th for Biology in the United States and 1946th in the World with 4,097 publications made and 119,845 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#334 of 1,612 In the United States
#374 of 1,701 In North America
#1946 of 6,841 In the World

Salisbury University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 45 960
1994 42 992
1995 59 989
1996 51 1018
1997 77 1078
1998 50 1175
1999 61 1334
2000 70 1431
2001 60 1547
2002 80 1791
2003 55 2079
2004 56 2326
2005 67 2442
2006 63 2537
2007 49 2678
2008 60 2746
2009 65 3174
2010 66 3225
2011 73 3236
2012 78 3517
2013 68 3566
2014 72 3848
2015 67 3856
2016 63 3784
2017 66 3798
2018 77 3797
2019 163 4331
2020 91 5524
2021 103 5929
2022 79 5622
2023 95 5610
2024 71 5028
2025 61 4320

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

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Virology 195 217 848
Forestry 146 179 939
Microbiology 189 209 942
Entomology 207 237 988
Toxicology 184 211 1126
Animal Science 228 260 1215
Immunology 251 275 1236
Zoology 276 315 1246
Molecular Biology 269 297 1307
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 283 326 1349
Paleontology 293 336 1585
Neuroscience 387 430 1648
Genetics 315 351 1689
Agricultural Science 244 282 1713
Pharmacology 318 351 1759
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 339 376 1792
Oncology and Cancer research 369 405 1941
Evolutionary Biology 438 484 2002
Biochemistry 338 376 2013
Horticulture 260 301 2037
Botany 340 386 2103
Biotechnology 359 398 2357
Nutrition and Food Science 329 370 2610
Nanotechnology 521 577 3693

Environmental Science rankings

Salisbury University ranked 306th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1725th in the World with 3,756 publications made and 89,156 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#306 of 1,637 In the United States
#350 of 1,727 In North America
#1725 of 6,888 In the World

Salisbury University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 38 586
1994 38 651
1995 36 607
1996 39 608
1997 52 644
1998 42 685
1999 48 790
2000 57 865
2001 45 935
2002 58 1164
2003 51 1301
2004 42 1465
2005 47 1572
2006 41 1624
2007 51 1653
2008 70 1784
2009 66 2093
2010 57 2186
2011 65 2362
2012 69 2533
2013 70 2551
2014 70 2851
2015 60 2802
2016 51 2662
2017 65 2733
2018 77 2956
2019 470 3485
2020 68 4267
2021 108 4675
2022 88 4553
2023 83 4630
2024 55 3978
2025 38 3428

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

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Forestry 146 179 939
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 283 326 1349
Geography and Cartography 275 315 1437
Paleontology 293 336 1585
Geology 294 340 1657
Agricultural Science 244 282 1713
Ecology 314 362 1895
Earth science and Geophysics 328 377 2002
Oceanography 349 401 2110
Environmental Engineering 282 323 2144
Geotechnical Engineering 325 369 2162
Petrology and Geochemistry 361 410 2179
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 361 408 2363
Environmental Chemistry 366 417 2639
Environmental Management 371 423 2683

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Salisbury University ranked 461st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2212th in the World with 3,738 publications made and 67,924 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#461 of 1,763 In the United States
#512 of 1,854 In North America
#2212 of 7,088 In the World

Salisbury University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 41 276
1994 44 290
1995 54 329
1996 21 374
1997 51 394
1998 42 446
1999 47 472
2000 42 582
2001 41 631
2002 57 814
2003 60 891
2004 64 1001
2005 53 1043
2006 54 1249
2007 78 1314
2008 100 1453
2009 103 1725
2010 83 1790
2011 100 1970
2012 83 2145
2013 87 2161
2014 98 2341
2015 103 2440
2016 98 2412
2017 98 2404
2018 123 2688
2019 206 3259
2020 103 3999
2021 161 4473
2022 118 4500
2023 122 4664
2024 97 4046
2025 62 3172

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Military science 251 277 524
Social Work 270 302 601
Library and Information science 283 309 769
Classics and Ancient History 290 320 846
Genealogy 334 370 896
Media Studies 441 482 1064
Education Majors 389 430 1277
Criminology and Criminal Justice 542 590 1374
Art History 515 563 1400
Public Policy / Administration 453 499 1541
Communications and Public Relations 475 524 1597
Gender Studies 631 688 1663
Anthropology 485 539 1707
Law 446 491 1719
History 397 443 1720
Demography 374 419 1770
Sociology 467 519 1809
Archaeology 375 420 1896
Political Science 456 504 1931
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 580 632 1978
Aesthetics 552 608 2353
Linguistics 498 550 2547
Philosophy 521 577 2647

Medicine rankings

Salisbury University ranked 335th for Medicine in the United States and 1591st in the World with 3,445 publications made and 94,170 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Virology.

Medicine ranking Location
#335 of 1,604 In the United States
#372 of 1,689 In North America
#1591 of 6,793 In the World

Salisbury University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 32 608
1994 37 658
1995 51 689
1996 48 704
1997 70 815
1998 53 846
1999 61 988
2000 69 1054
2001 57 1150
2002 75 1370
2003 58 1590
2004 62 1726
2005 60 1876
2006 62 1999
2007 51 2124
2008 50 2202
2009 69 2480
2010 72 2565
2011 69 2516
2012 65 2845
2013 70 2805
2014 67 3033
2015 53 3067
2016 47 2979
2017 66 2958
2018 85 2863
2019 88 3227
2020 76 4323
2021 107 4706
2022 75 4633
2023 99 4632
2024 92 4129
2025 71 3305

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

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Plastic Surgery 164 177 590
Social Work 270 302 601
Respiratory Therapy 162 180 620
Virology 195 217 848
Optometry 210 232 914
Veterinary 152 169 931
Dentistry 204 227 1000
Dermatology 215 234 1087
Orthodontics 236 260 1096
Critical Care Nursing 256 277 1113
Toxicology 184 211 1126
Health Science 359 393 1208
Anesthesiology 273 302 1231
Nursing 346 383 1235
Immunology 251 275 1236
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 228 246 1258
Ophthalmology 276 306 1269
Family medicine 351 382 1351
Surgery 299 328 1372
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 394 433 1374
Sports Medicine 362 403 1412
Pediatrics 291 319 1457
Physical Therapy 361 399 1481
Anatomy and Physiology 311 346 1506
Clinical Psychology 460 506 1516
Healthcare Management (MHA) 407 447 1530
Psychiatry 402 443 1650
Cardiology 362 396 1741
Pharmacology 318 351 1759
Pathology 337 374 1790
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 364 402 1829
Gerontology 522 570 1860
Public Health 399 445 1871
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 320 352 1931
Oncology and Cancer research 369 405 1941
Pharmacy 400 439 2229

Computer Science rankings

Salisbury University ranked 422nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2291st in the World with 2,457 publications made and 55,610 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#422 of 1,616 In the United States
#470 of 1,702 In North America
#2291 of 6,855 In the World

Salisbury University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 32 257
1994 38 235
1995 32 260
1996 13 314
1997 42 326
1998 31 336
1999 29 395
2000 34 388
2001 26 516
2002 71 806
2003 33 720
2004 48 810
2005 48 916
2006 43 980
2007 47 1116
2008 64 1202
2009 70 1313
2010 55 1427
2011 70 1522
2012 55 1624
2013 46 1567
2014 57 1812
2015 40 1802
2016 53 1760
2017 57 1806
2018 90 1995
2019 230 2554
2020 71 3240
2021 96 3723
2022 68 3755
2023 68 3756
2024 46 3118
2025 30 2678

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

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Information Technology 211 232 673
Library and Information science 283 309 769
Computer Graphics 200 230 899
Neuroscience 387 430 1648
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 339 376 1792
Management Information Systems 392 436 1881
Data Science 396 442 1938
Cognitive Science 425 471 2019
Computer Vision 386 433 2428
Telecommunications 415 466 2656
Computer Networking 456 510 2707
Computational Linguistics 434 484 2752
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 475 526 2857
Cyber Security 511 566 2875
Machine Learning 498 551 3146

Chemistry rankings

Salisbury University ranked 360th for Chemistry in the United States and 2369th in the World with 2,409 publications made and 84,412 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#360 of 1,455 In the United States
#405 of 1,538 In North America
#2369 of 6,561 In the World

Salisbury University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 32 734
1994 26 800
1995 33 736
1996 27 734
1997 51 786
1998 28 887
1999 39 975
2000 49 1071
2001 47 1117
2002 65 1335
2003 45 1508
2004 29 1690
2005 43 1848
2006 42 1839
2007 35 1903
2008 33 1928
2009 33 2177
2010 28 2200
2011 43 2170
2012 39 2433
2013 43 2402
2014 42 2556
2015 45 2526
2016 27 2551
2017 25 2506
2018 38 2458
2019 50 2766
2020 46 3360
2021 38 3603
2022 37 3446
2023 49 3235
2024 31 2944
2025 25 2669

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

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 338 376 2013
Petrology and Geochemistry 361 410 2179
Pharmacy 400 439 2229
Organic Chemistry 381 429 2597
Nutrition and Food Science 329 370 2610
Environmental Chemistry 366 417 2639
Inorganic Chemistry 385 431 2677
Physical chemistry 441 493 3034
Materials Science 464 518 3228
Chemical Engineering 473 525 3496
Nanotechnology 521 577 3693

Engineering rankings

Salisbury University ranked 419th for Engineering in the United States and 2722nd in the World with 2,303 publications made and 56,753 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#419 of 1,568 In the United States
#470 of 1,655 In North America
#2722 of 6,795 In the World

Salisbury University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 30 363
1994 33 348
1995 30 369
1996 26 391
1997 50 416
1998 28 390
1999 39 475
2000 32 526
2001 33 578
2002 65 833
2003 37 775
2004 27 777
2005 43 952
2006 38 993
2007 38 1000
2008 47 1178
2009 39 1275
2010 38 1344
2011 53 1450
2012 46 1616
2013 44 1641
2014 44 1826
2015 48 1850
2016 43 1897
2017 42 1884
2018 57 2046
2019 75 2486
2020 53 2922
2021 66 3452
2022 49 3257
2023 47 3063
2024 36 2786
2025 26 2425

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

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Landscape Architecture 130 153 972
Remote Sensing 278 316 1670
Aerospace Engineering 358 402 2129
Environmental Engineering 282 323 2144
Systems Engineering 375 423 2156
Geotechnical Engineering 325 369 2162
Mechanical Engineering 360 403 2179
Civil Engineering 362 409 2247
Biotechnology 359 398 2357
Telecommunications 415 466 2656
Computer Networking 456 510 2707
Optical Engineering 434 484 2775
Acoustical Engineering 492 544 2822
Structural Engineering 448 500 2882
Electronic Engineering 405 457 2887
Electrical Engineering 436 489 3041
Metallurgical Engineering 438 488 3115
Materials Science 464 518 3228
Chemical Engineering 473 525 3496
Nanotechnology 521 577 3693

Physics rankings

Salisbury University ranked 477th for Physics in the United States and 2952nd in the World with 2,019 publications made and 48,069 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#477 of 1,537 In the United States
#530 of 1,623 In North America
#2952 of 6,729 In the World

Salisbury University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 27 309
1994 24 306
1995 20 317
1996 16 350
1997 39 368
1998 22 369
1999 39 440
2000 22 432
2001 27 488
2002 54 722
2003 36 634
2004 23 699
2005 35 795
2006 29 874
2007 32 854
2008 40 988
2009 30 1085
2010 40 1141
2011 38 1146
2012 37 1297
2013 44 1399
2014 41 1496
2015 42 1504
2016 31 1549
2017 39 1567
2018 51 1770
2019 55 2264
2020 45 2926
2021 52 3302
2022 54 3322
2023 42 3149
2024 35 2811
2025 25 2630

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

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 426 475 2182
Optical Engineering 434 484 2775
Acoustical Engineering 492 544 2822
Nuclear Physics 499 551 3023
Quantum and Particle physics 492 546 3034
Materials Science 464 518 3228
Nanotechnology 521 577 3693

Psychology rankings

Salisbury University ranked 427th for Psychology in the United States and 1791st in the World with 1,848 publications made and 43,371 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#427 of 1,561 In the United States
#472 of 1,648 In North America
#1791 of 6,663 In the World

Salisbury University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 18 181
1994 18 204
1995 19 195
1996 15 271
1997 31 275
1998 13 276
1999 26 340
2000 19 335
2001 20 411
2002 38 486
2003 32 583
2004 39 572
2005 27 641
2006 33 731
2007 33 815
2008 42 893
2009 51 1058
2010 47 1045
2011 62 1204
2012 51 1267
2013 42 1292
2014 60 1436
2015 45 1414
2016 62 1409
2017 58 1440
2018 83 1563
2019 99 1762
2020 67 2321
2021 85 2628
2022 58 2699
2023 68 2703
2024 61 2406
2025 42 1962

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

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 270 302 601
Education Majors 389 430 1277
Clinical Psychology 460 506 1516
Social Psychology 454 501 1620
Neuroscience 387 430 1648
Psychiatry 402 443 1650
Child Psychology 563 614 1822
Cognitive Science 425 471 2019

Mathematics rankings

Salisbury University ranked 416th for Mathematics in the United States and 2251st in the World with 1,303 publications made and 27,122 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#416 of 1,413 In the United States
#461 of 1,494 In North America
#2251 of 6,434 In the World

Salisbury University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 17 71
1994 23 86
1995 23 74
1996 8 91
1997 31 113
1998 17 124
1999 14 144
2000 14 144
2001 14 164
2002 35 261
2003 19 269
2004 30 302
2005 24 311
2006 24 409
2007 33 461
2008 38 490
2009 42 543
2010 32 645
2011 38 676
2012 28 728
2013 36 769
2014 37 875
2015 26 920
2016 28 897
2017 34 927
2018 58 1034
2019 41 1208
2020 38 1492
2021 58 1667
2022 44 1912
2023 43 2110
2024 22 1648
2025 18 1110

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

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 369 403 1138
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 400 445 1895
Statistics 416 461 2290

Business rankings

Salisbury University ranked 392nd for Business in the United States and 1893rd in the World with 1,257 publications made and 27,752 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#392 of 1,388 In the United States
#436 of 1,472 In North America
#1893 of 6,366 In the World

Salisbury University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 17 52
1994 26 68
1995 16 85
1996 11 89
1997 22 108
1998 17 127
1999 22 134
2000 21 171
2001 15 205
2002 32 328
2003 19 313
2004 23 300
2005 25 382
2006 27 395
2007 31 478
2008 38 549
2009 28 622
2010 31 749
2011 52 845
2012 42 803
2013 40 867
2014 34 941
2015 38 962
2016 31 875
2017 36 964
2018 59 972
2019 45 1193
2020 44 1439
2021 72 1736
2022 55 1769
2023 52 1896
2024 29 1605
2025 22 1223

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

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Entrepreneurship 191 218 758
Accounting 343 379 1313
Advertising 400 438 1447
Public Policy / Administration 453 499 1541
International Business 320 356 1604
Project Management 338 380 1650
Marketing 357 394 1673
Finance 368 411 1758
Management Information Systems 392 436 1881
Management 410 455 2048

Economics rankings

Salisbury University ranked 419th for Economics in the United States and 1816th in the World with 1,038 publications made and 18,858 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#419 of 1,361 In the United States
#462 of 1,445 In North America
#1816 of 6,188 In the World

Salisbury University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 9 41
1994 16 38
1995 11 57
1996 12 65
1997 11 72
1998 9 89
1999 11 90
2000 9 132
2001 12 123
2002 18 169
2003 19 194
2004 25 223
2005 20 256
2006 22 269
2007 19 317
2008 40 346
2009 34 419
2010 23 464
2011 34 544
2012 30 555
2013 38 631
2014 34 709
2015 33 723
2016 32 667
2017 37 739
2018 46 822
2019 37 1064
2020 38 1207
2021 65 1343
2022 61 1421
2023 56 1502
2024 23 1182
2025 23 883

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

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 408 450 1622
Finance 368 411 1758
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 400 445 1895

Art & Design rankings

Salisbury University ranked 408th for Art & Design in the United States and 1720th in the World with 747 publications made and 9,823 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.

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
#408 of 1,369 In the United States
#455 of 1,454 In North America
#1720 of 6,010 In the World

Salisbury University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 10 29
1994 10 41
1995 7 53
1996 1 49
1997 6 43
1998 7 40
1999 8 52
2000 9 73
2001 3 72
2002 12 90
2003 8 96
2004 11 87
2005 7 128
2006 12 127
2007 21 138
2008 18 153
2009 30 207
2010 12 209
2011 18 218
2012 19 304
2013 21 269
2014 19 291
2015 22 338
2016 27 346
2017 22 335
2018 25 335
2019 104 499
2020 23 510
2021 19 572
2022 22 607
2023 17 619
2024 15 540
2025 11 425

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

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computer Graphics 200 230 899
Landscape Architecture 130 153 972
Cinematography 261 295 1004
Art History 515 563 1400
Creative Writing 441 490 1408
Literature 448 495 1722
Fashion Design 401 447 1939
Aesthetics 552 608 2353