Swarthmore College ranked 247th in the United States, 920th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 78 research topics. Swarthmore College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,075 academic publications and 160,438 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 226 notable alumni.
Swarthmore College ranked 276th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1107th in the World with 4,659 publications made and 101,067 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Swarthmore College ranked 352nd for Computer Science in the United States and 1719th in the World with 2,961 publications made and 78,055 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Swarthmore College ranked 313th for Physics in the United States and 1862nd in the World with 2,726 publications made and 68,242 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering.
Swarthmore College ranked 360th for Biology in the United States and 2064th in the World with 2,574 publications made and 79,416 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Swarthmore College ranked 349th for Engineering in the United States and 2288th in the World with 2,469 publications made and 60,496 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Swarthmore College ranked 339th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1874th in the World with 2,451 publications made and 60,307 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Swarthmore College ranked 369th for Chemistry in the United States and 2356th in the World with 1,770 publications made and 48,802 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Swarthmore College ranked 342nd for Psychology in the United States and 1280th in the World with 1,768 publications made and 65,345 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Swarthmore College ranked 445th for Medicine in the United States and 2165th in the World with 1,735 publications made and 48,902 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Swarthmore College ranked 249th for Art & Design in the United States and 881st in the World with 1,273 publications made and 18,663 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, 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.
Swarthmore College ranked 374th for Mathematics in the United States and 1911th in the World with 1,172 publications made and 35,610 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Swarthmore College ranked 388th for Business in the United States and 1755th in the World with 1,024 publications made and 26,175 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Public Policy / Administration, Marketing, Advertising.
Swarthmore College ranked 321st for Economics in the United States and 1260th in the World with 1,022 publications made and 26,120 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
