Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 190th in the United States, 613th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 183 research topics. Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,480 academic publications and 736,808 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 101 notable alumni.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 172nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 677th in the World with 15,905 publications made and 366,380 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 198th for Biology in the United States and 867th in the World with 15,072 publications made and 450,721 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 159th for Environmental Science in the United States and 654th in the World with 13,935 publications made and 385,930 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 185th for Engineering in the United States and 849th in the World with 12,855 publications made and 320,835 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 178th for Physics in the United States and 817th in the World with 11,799 publications made and 305,469 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 195th for Chemistry in the United States and 904th in the World with 11,652 publications made and 342,035 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 196th for Computer Science in the United States and 765th in the World with 11,523 publications made and 271,164 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 227th for Medicine in the United States and 959th in the World with 9,590 publications made and 253,515 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 202nd for Psychology in the United States and 645th in the World with 7,436 publications made and 204,294 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 162nd for Mathematics in the United States and 606th in the World with 6,559 publications made and 182,271 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 179th for Business in the United States and 641st in the World with 5,538 publications made and 147,045 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 159th for Economics in the United States and 511th in the World with 4,371 publications made and 116,913 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale ranked 164th for Art & Design in the United States and 579th in the World with 2,950 publications made and 54,535 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
