Sonoma State University ranked 381st in the United States, 1576th in the global 2025 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 3,900 academic publications and 193,103 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 1784th in the World with 2,297 publications made and 74,235 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Sonoma State University ranked 477th for Biology in the United States and 2834th in the World with 1,766 publications made and 69,123 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Sonoma State University ranked 435th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2547th in the World with 1,666 publications made and 59,210 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Sonoma State University ranked 492nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2632nd in the World with 1,542 publications made and 118,718 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 2954th in the World with 1,497 publications made and 128,127 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 2928th in the World with 1,469 publications made and 126,798 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering.
Sonoma State University ranked 519th for Chemistry in the United States and 3324th in the World with 1,179 publications made and 40,476 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Sonoma State University ranked 550th for Medicine in the United States and 2716th in the World with 1,166 publications made and 45,514 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing.
Sonoma State University ranked 412th for Psychology in the United States and 1710th in the World with 1,079 publications made and 45,616 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Sonoma State University ranked 482nd for Mathematics in the United States and 2541st in the World with 716 publications made and 24,180 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Sonoma State University ranked 496th for Business in the United States and 2365th in the World with 675 publications made and 21,479 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 1418th in the World with 631 publications made and 17,639 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 2109th in the World with 571 publications made and 19,250 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
