Sonoma State University ranked 372nd in the United States, 1528th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 57 research topics. Sonoma State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,963 academic publications and 202,906 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
Sonoma State University ranked 382nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1835th in the World with 2,328 publications made and 77,126 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Sonoma State University ranked 476th for Biology in the United States and 2875th in the World with 1,801 publications made and 72,832 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Sonoma State University ranked 433rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 2601st in the World with 1,697 publications made and 60,194 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Sonoma State University ranked 494th for Computer Science in the United States and 2689th in the World with 1,553 publications made and 125,474 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Library and Information science.
Sonoma State University ranked 469th for Engineering in the United States and 2992nd in the World with 1,523 publications made and 135,811 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
Sonoma State University ranked 481st for Physics in the United States and 2961st in the World with 1,496 publications made and 133,046 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering.
Sonoma State University ranked 520th for Chemistry in the United States and 3365th in the World with 1,200 publications made and 42,150 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Sonoma State University ranked 554th for Medicine in the United States and 2786th in the World with 1,188 publications made and 47,729 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing.
Sonoma State University ranked 413th for Psychology in the United States and 1752nd in the World with 1,092 publications made and 47,881 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Sonoma State University ranked 481st for Mathematics in the United States and 2584th in the World with 722 publications made and 25,239 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Sonoma State University ranked 499th for Business in the United States and 2423rd in the World with 683 publications made and 23,413 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Sonoma State University ranked 354th for Art & Design in the United States and 1453rd in the World with 642 publications made and 17,369 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
Sonoma State University ranked 479th for Economics in the United States and 2144th in the World with 578 publications made and 21,313 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
