The University of Alabama ranked 106th in the United States, 265th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 226 research topics. The University of Alabama ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 69,758 academic publications and 2,055,913 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 484 notable alumni.
The University of Alabama ranked 113th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 363rd in the World with 33,426 publications made and 912,769 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Alabama ranked 131st for Biology in the United States and 483rd in the World with 31,825 publications made and 1,129,304 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Alabama ranked 109th for Engineering in the United States and 438th in the World with 31,396 publications made and 905,079 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Alabama ranked 109th for Physics in the United States and 432nd in the World with 30,201 publications made and 915,997 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Alabama ranked 130th for Medicine in the United States and 413th in the World with 26,938 publications made and 893,071 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
The University of Alabama ranked 129th for Chemistry in the United States and 500th in the World with 26,818 publications made and 915,220 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Alabama ranked 117th for Computer Science in the United States and 381st in the World with 26,739 publications made and 817,839 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Alabama ranked 121st for Environmental Science in the United States and 435th in the World with 26,163 publications made and 772,393 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Alabama ranked 114th for Psychology in the United States and 281st in the World with 19,347 publications made and 659,875 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Alabama ranked 107th for Mathematics in the United States and 315th in the World with 14,578 publications made and 505,708 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Alabama ranked 89th for Business in the United States and 234th in the World with 13,341 publications made and 419,541 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Alabama ranked 90th for Economics in the United States and 226th in the World with 10,212 publications made and 287,696 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Alabama ranked 100th for Art & Design in the United States and 318th in the World with 5,985 publications made and 127,393 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.
