Southern Methodist University ranked 136th in the United States, 429th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 177 research topics. Southern Methodist University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 27,636 academic publications and 960,549 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 270 notable alumni.
Southern Methodist University ranked 154th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 574th in the World with 14,280 publications made and 501,539 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Southern Methodist University ranked 171st for Physics in the United States and 775th in the World with 12,984 publications made and 468,084 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Southern Methodist University ranked 179th for Engineering in the United States and 793rd in the World with 12,779 publications made and 442,941 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
Southern Methodist University ranked 158th for Computer Science in the United States and 590th in the World with 11,914 publications made and 438,335 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
Southern Methodist University ranked 182nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 808th in the World with 10,829 publications made and 405,848 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 1089th in the World with 10,135 publications made and 405,417 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Southern Methodist University ranked 215th for Chemistry in the United States and 1055th in the World with 9,305 publications made and 323,951 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Southern Methodist University ranked 127th for Mathematics in the United States and 408th in the World with 7,897 publications made and 323,968 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Southern Methodist University ranked 232nd for Medicine in the United States and 964th in the World with 6,426 publications made and 318,863 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Psychology.
Southern Methodist University ranked 117th for Business in the United States and 354th in the World with 6,298 publications made and 295,180 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Southern Methodist University ranked 113th for Economics in the United States and 311th in the World with 5,467 publications made and 211,948 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Southern Methodist University ranked 188th for Psychology in the United States and 583rd in the World with 5,178 publications made and 277,510 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Southern Methodist University ranked 157th for Art & Design in the United States and 549th in the World with 2,855 publications made and 69,360 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.
