The University of Alabama ranked 107th in the United States, 264th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 227 research topics. The University of Alabama ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 67,979 academic publications and 1,956,799 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 453 notable alumni.
The University of Alabama ranked 113th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 358th in the World with 32,574 publications made and 862,242 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Alabama ranked 130th for Biology in the United States and 472nd in the World with 31,144 publications made and 1,068,093 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Alabama ranked 109th for Engineering in the United States and 436th in the World with 30,734 publications made and 858,971 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 429th in the World with 29,566 publications made and 869,943 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Alabama ranked 129th for Chemistry in the United States and 494th in the World with 26,276 publications made and 868,925 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Alabama ranked 129th for Medicine in the United States and 407th in the World with 26,260 publications made and 844,137 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
The University of Alabama ranked 117th for Computer Science in the United States and 377th in the World with 26,117 publications made and 775,493 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 433rd in the World with 25,526 publications made and 729,063 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 279th in the World with 18,807 publications made and 626,944 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Alabama ranked 109th for Mathematics in the United States and 312th in the World with 14,298 publications made and 481,056 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 230th in the World with 13,079 publications made and 398,734 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Alabama ranked 90th for Economics in the United States and 222nd in the World with 10,028 publications made and 272,692 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Alabama ranked 101st for Art & Design in the United States and 314th in the World with 5,861 publications made and 121,092 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.
