Southern Methodist University ranked 152nd in the United States, 481st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 176 research topics. Southern Methodist University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 28,275 academic publications and 971,375 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 280 notable alumni.
Southern Methodist University ranked 165th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 634th in the World with 14,561 publications made and 492,397 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Southern Methodist University ranked 175th for Physics in the United States and 797th in the World with 13,294 publications made and 491,766 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Southern Methodist University ranked 180th for Engineering in the United States and 815th in the World with 13,050 publications made and 464,757 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
Southern Methodist University ranked 159th for Computer Science in the United States and 608th in the World with 12,140 publications made and 455,763 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
Southern Methodist University ranked 184th for Environmental Science in the United States and 838th in the World with 11,050 publications made and 424,576 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Southern Methodist University ranked 229th for Biology in the United States and 1112th in the World with 10,337 publications made and 422,649 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Southern Methodist University ranked 216th for Chemistry in the United States and 1074th in the World with 9,490 publications made and 340,528 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Southern Methodist University ranked 135th for Mathematics in the United States and 460th in the World with 8,008 publications made and 304,934 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Southern Methodist University ranked 245th for Medicine in the United States and 1060th in the World with 6,577 publications made and 300,409 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Psychology.
Southern Methodist University ranked 125th for Business in the United States and 411th in the World with 6,381 publications made and 274,864 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Southern Methodist University ranked 115th for Economics in the United States and 321st in the World with 5,532 publications made and 219,660 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Southern Methodist University ranked 198th for Psychology in the United States and 630th in the World with 5,309 publications made and 257,768 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Southern Methodist University ranked 159th for Art & Design in the United States and 560th in the World with 2,909 publications made and 72,722 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
