Stony Brook University ranked 86th in the United States, 199th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 17 research topics. Stony Brook University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 113,426 academic publications and 4,723,362 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 157 notable alumni.
Stony Brook University ranked 74th for Biology in the United States and 179th in the World with 61,072 publications made and 3,043,851 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Stony Brook University ranked 52nd for Physics in the United States and 139th in the World with 54,984 publications made and 2,334,669 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Stony Brook University ranked 68th for Chemistry in the United States and 174th in the World with 53,938 publications made and 2,639,411 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Stony Brook University ranked 62nd for Engineering in the United States and 188th in the World with 51,612 publications made and 2,051,695 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Stony Brook University ranked 81st for Medicine in the United States and 195th in the World with 46,376 publications made and 2,152,441 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
Stony Brook University ranked 62nd for Computer Science in the United States and 156th in the World with 44,475 publications made and 1,877,100 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning.
Stony Brook University ranked 81st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 224th in the World with 39,266 publications made and 1,569,622 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Stony Brook University ranked 75th for Environmental Science in the United States and 226th in the World with 36,752 publications made and 1,638,328 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Stony Brook University ranked 74th for Psychology in the United States and 145th in the World with 26,965 publications made and 1,301,822 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Stony Brook University ranked 76th for Mathematics in the United States and 201st in the World with 18,920 publications made and 767,846 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Stony Brook University ranked 114th for Business in the United States and 346th in the World with 10,587 publications made and 351,594 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Stony Brook University ranked 106th for Economics in the United States and 282nd in the World with 8,190 publications made and 314,660 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Stony Brook University ranked 70th for Art & Design in the United States and 167th in the World with 7,490 publications made and 221,837 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Art History.
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.
