Shepherd University ranked 969th in the United States, 3740th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 46 research topics. Shepherd University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 908 academic publications and 12,185 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Shepherd University ranked 1086th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 4856th in the World with 516 publications made and 4,833 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 7 |
| 1992 | 4 | 18 |
| 1993 | 6 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 11 |
| 1997 | 2 | 18 |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 |
| 1999 | 3 | 15 |
| 2000 | 7 | 34 |
| 2001 | 5 | 26 |
| 2002 | 10 | 21 |
| 2003 | 7 | 28 |
| 2004 | 9 | 40 |
| 2005 | 7 | 40 |
| 2006 | 11 | 61 |
| 2007 | 11 | 68 |
| 2008 | 10 | 56 |
| 2009 | 18 | 73 |
| 2010 | 12 | 79 |
| 2011 | 12 | 98 |
| 2012 | 14 | 123 |
| 2013 | 16 | 116 |
| 2014 | 17 | 156 |
| 2015 | 18 | 203 |
| 2016 | 21 | 277 |
| 2017 | 33 | 367 |
| 2018 | 39 | 446 |
| 2019 | 21 | 566 |
| 2020 | 30 | 598 |
| 2021 | 26 | 701 |
| 2022 | 20 | 695 |
| 2023 | 25 | 608 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
Shepherd University ranked 954th for Biology in the United States and 4785th in the World with 436 publications made and 7,013 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Zoology.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 15 |
| 1992 | 3 | 30 |
| 1993 | 5 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 21 |
| 1995 | 3 | 12 |
| 1996 | 4 | 15 |
| 1997 | 2 | 24 |
| 1998 | 13 | 34 |
| 1999 | 4 | 35 |
| 2000 | 4 | 61 |
| 2001 | 3 | 47 |
| 2002 | 9 | 72 |
| 2003 | 6 | 70 |
| 2004 | 4 | 84 |
| 2005 | 9 | 94 |
| 2006 | 9 | 120 |
| 2007 | 8 | 122 |
| 2008 | 8 | 113 |
| 2009 | 11 | 151 |
| 2010 | 10 | 153 |
| 2011 | 7 | 170 |
| 2012 | 8 | 212 |
| 2013 | 16 | 196 |
| 2014 | 8 | 240 |
| 2015 | 14 | 274 |
| 2016 | 21 | 351 |
| 2017 | 35 | 447 |
| 2018 | 51 | 581 |
| 2019 | 27 | 684 |
| 2020 | 31 | 682 |
| 2021 | 22 | 839 |
| 2022 | 19 | 860 |
| 2023 | 22 | 751 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
Shepherd University ranked 902nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 4697th in the World with 388 publications made and 5,898 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 7 |
| 1992 | 3 | 15 |
| 1993 | 7 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 13 |
| 1995 | 4 | 10 |
| 1996 | 2 | 13 |
| 1997 | 1 | 17 |
| 1998 | 10 | 18 |
| 1999 | 4 | 24 |
| 2000 | 9 | 53 |
| 2001 | 3 | 31 |
| 2002 | 11 | 52 |
| 2003 | 5 | 60 |
| 2004 | 3 | 74 |
| 2005 | 5 | 91 |
| 2006 | 9 | 105 |
| 2007 | 12 | 114 |
| 2008 | 7 | 98 |
| 2009 | 18 | 143 |
| 2010 | 9 | 144 |
| 2011 | 7 | 156 |
| 2012 | 6 | 198 |
| 2013 | 9 | 187 |
| 2014 | 7 | 203 |
| 2015 | 10 | 226 |
| 2016 | 21 | 284 |
| 2017 | 32 | 385 |
| 2018 | 39 | 481 |
| 2019 | 23 | 595 |
| 2020 | 20 | 609 |
| 2021 | 19 | 729 |
| 2022 | 12 | 750 |
| 2023 | 21 | 649 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
Shepherd University ranked 944th for Computer Science in the United States and 4623rd in the World with 356 publications made and 4,946 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 10 |
| 1993 | 4 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 | 17 |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 | 19 |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 |
| 2005 | 4 | 28 |
| 2006 | 7 | 32 |
| 2007 | 8 | 38 |
| 2008 | 8 | 29 |
| 2009 | 5 | 62 |
| 2010 | 6 | 35 |
| 2011 | 9 | 44 |
| 2012 | 12 | 50 |
| 2013 | 17 | 61 |
| 2014 | 12 | 93 |
| 2015 | 19 | 192 |
| 2016 | 26 | 388 |
| 2017 | 22 | 553 |
| 2018 | 40 | 616 |
| 2019 | 23 | 535 |
| 2020 | 21 | 538 |
| 2021 | 16 | 583 |
| 2022 | 14 | 578 |
| 2023 | 23 | 484 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Computer Science.
Medicine rankings
Shepherd University ranked 915th for Medicine in the United States and 4241st in the World with 305 publications made and 4,218 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 18 |
| 1992 | 1 | 24 |
| 1993 | 4 | 12 |
| 1994 | 0 | 14 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 |
| 1996 | 3 | 20 |
| 1997 | 1 | 26 |
| 1998 | 8 | 23 |
| 1999 | 1 | 21 |
| 2000 | 6 | 34 |
| 2001 | 4 | 34 |
| 2002 | 5 | 49 |
| 2003 | 4 | 42 |
| 2004 | 5 | 44 |
| 2005 | 7 | 46 |
| 2006 | 8 | 63 |
| 2007 | 4 | 84 |
| 2008 | 6 | 75 |
| 2009 | 10 | 76 |
| 2010 | 5 | 92 |
| 2011 | 3 | 89 |
| 2012 | 9 | 107 |
| 2013 | 9 | 108 |
| 2014 | 9 | 130 |
| 2015 | 11 | 171 |
| 2016 | 15 | 241 |
| 2017 | 25 | 277 |
| 2018 | 33 | 303 |
| 2019 | 19 | 367 |
| 2020 | 19 | 386 |
| 2021 | 23 | 460 |
| 2022 | 11 | 470 |
| 2023 | 17 | 433 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Medicine.
Chemistry rankings
Shepherd University ranked 903rd for Chemistry in the United States and 4830th in the World with 300 publications made and 4,473 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 13 |
| 1992 | 2 | 25 |
| 1993 | 5 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 |
| 1995 | 2 | 11 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 15 | 32 |
| 1999 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 | 3 | 45 |
| 2001 | 2 | 35 |
| 2002 | 5 | 61 |
| 2003 | 4 | 60 |
| 2004 | 0 | 61 |
| 2005 | 2 | 70 |
| 2006 | 5 | 100 |
| 2007 | 7 | 100 |
| 2008 | 5 | 75 |
| 2009 | 11 | 116 |
| 2010 | 7 | 117 |
| 2011 | 4 | 137 |
| 2012 | 3 | 164 |
| 2013 | 9 | 156 |
| 2014 | 10 | 195 |
| 2015 | 11 | 181 |
| 2016 | 12 | 240 |
| 2017 | 22 | 247 |
| 2018 | 30 | 323 |
| 2019 | 19 | 383 |
| 2020 | 19 | 370 |
| 2021 | 19 | 488 |
| 2022 | 13 | 485 |
| 2023 | 18 | 422 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
Shepherd University ranked 961st for Engineering in the United States and 5095th in the World with 294 publications made and 4,025 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 15 |
| 1992 | 0 | 17 |
| 1993 | 3 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 | 22 |
| 1999 | 4 | 19 |
| 2000 | 5 | 39 |
| 2001 | 3 | 36 |
| 2002 | 7 | 57 |
| 2003 | 6 | 56 |
| 2004 | 1 | 56 |
| 2005 | 3 | 69 |
| 2006 | 5 | 87 |
| 2007 | 8 | 94 |
| 2008 | 5 | 79 |
| 2009 | 13 | 118 |
| 2010 | 6 | 109 |
| 2011 | 2 | 130 |
| 2012 | 7 | 134 |
| 2013 | 9 | 137 |
| 2014 | 6 | 184 |
| 2015 | 12 | 184 |
| 2016 | 8 | 279 |
| 2017 | 23 | 319 |
| 2018 | 31 | 380 |
| 2019 | 20 | 398 |
| 2020 | 17 | 419 |
| 2021 | 16 | 520 |
| 2022 | 12 | 497 |
| 2023 | 12 | 456 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
Shepherd University ranked 862nd for Physics in the United States and 4556th in the World with 278 publications made and 4,953 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 12 |
| 1992 | 0 | 16 |
| 1993 | 3 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 | 6 |
| 1998 | 11 | 25 |
| 1999 | 4 | 24 |
| 2000 | 3 | 41 |
| 2001 | 4 | 29 |
| 2002 | 8 | 51 |
| 2003 | 5 | 54 |
| 2004 | 2 | 55 |
| 2005 | 1 | 58 |
| 2006 | 8 | 85 |
| 2007 | 8 | 91 |
| 2008 | 4 | 70 |
| 2009 | 12 | 114 |
| 2010 | 10 | 110 |
| 2011 | 3 | 116 |
| 2012 | 8 | 140 |
| 2013 | 5 | 124 |
| 2014 | 3 | 179 |
| 2015 | 13 | 198 |
| 2016 | 18 | 307 |
| 2017 | 24 | 341 |
| 2018 | 20 | 422 |
| 2019 | 15 | 368 |
| 2020 | 14 | 384 |
| 2021 | 16 | 461 |
| 2022 | 6 | 426 |
| 2023 | 11 | 360 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Physics.
Psychology rankings
Shepherd University ranked 1003rd for Psychology in the United States and 4196th in the World with 242 publications made and 4,567 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 16 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 2 | 17 |
| 2002 | 6 | 18 |
| 2003 | 2 | 24 |
| 2004 | 3 | 30 |
| 2005 | 4 | 23 |
| 2006 | 5 | 25 |
| 2007 | 3 | 31 |
| 2008 | 2 | 33 |
| 2009 | 7 | 38 |
| 2010 | 2 | 30 |
| 2011 | 4 | 39 |
| 2012 | 10 | 54 |
| 2013 | 11 | 56 |
| 2014 | 9 | 73 |
| 2015 | 15 | 163 |
| 2016 | 23 | 314 |
| 2017 | 13 | 401 |
| 2018 | 24 | 443 |
| 2019 | 11 | 378 |
| 2020 | 14 | 371 |
| 2021 | 15 | 401 |
| 2022 | 11 | 388 |
| 2023 | 14 | 361 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Psychology.
Mathematics rankings
Shepherd University ranked 978th for Mathematics in the United States and 4760th in the World with 207 publications made and 2,660 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 17 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 | 11 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 4 | 18 |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 |
| 2007 | 5 | 23 |
| 2008 | 7 | 20 |
| 2009 | 4 | 24 |
| 2010 | 4 | 24 |
| 2011 | 6 | 30 |
| 2012 | 4 | 29 |
| 2013 | 3 | 38 |
| 2014 | 9 | 44 |
| 2015 | 12 | 90 |
| 2016 | 23 | 162 |
| 2017 | 12 | 236 |
| 2018 | 20 | 251 |
| 2019 | 11 | 195 |
| 2020 | 11 | 162 |
| 2021 | 8 | 244 |
| 2022 | 8 | 240 |
| 2023 | 12 | 165 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Mathematics.
| Mathematics subfield | United States ranking | North America ranking | World rank |
| Math Teachers | 927 | 994 | 3384 |
| Statistics | 938 | 1008 | 4753 |
Business rankings
Shepherd University ranked 1082nd for Business in the United States and 5079th in the World with 162 publications made and 1,351 citations received. Main research topic: Management.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 | 9 |
| 2006 | 4 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 | 14 |
| 2008 | 6 | 18 |
| 2009 | 9 | 17 |
| 2010 | 4 | 17 |
| 2011 | 6 | 31 |
| 2012 | 4 | 37 |
| 2013 | 7 | 26 |
| 2014 | 6 | 47 |
| 2015 | 3 | 55 |
| 2016 | 14 | 89 |
| 2017 | 15 | 148 |
| 2018 | 9 | 132 |
| 2019 | 5 | 152 |
| 2020 | 13 | 156 |
| 2021 | 8 | 246 |
| 2022 | 8 | 218 |
| 2023 | 9 | 162 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Business.
| Business subfield | United States ranking | North America ranking | World rank |
| Management | 1015 | 1088 | 4997 |
Economics rankings
Shepherd University ranked 1041st for Economics in the United States and 4715th in the World with 139 publications made and 1,007 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 | 11 |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 |
| 2008 | 5 | 15 |
| 2009 | 7 | 21 |
| 2010 | 4 | 13 |
| 2011 | 4 | 21 |
| 2012 | 5 | 30 |
| 2013 | 3 | 22 |
| 2014 | 5 | 35 |
| 2015 | 0 | 40 |
| 2016 | 8 | 55 |
| 2017 | 9 | 81 |
| 2018 | 8 | 81 |
| 2019 | 10 | 106 |
| 2020 | 12 | 109 |
| 2021 | 9 | 151 |
| 2022 | 6 | 144 |
| 2023 | 12 | 142 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shepherd University in various areas of Economics.
| Economics subfield | United States ranking | North America ranking | World rank |
| Development Studies | 971 | 1044 | 4167 |
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Shepherd University
| Speciality | United States | North America | World Rank |
| Art & Design | 1050 | 1125 | 4454 |
