University of Montana-Western: Rankings

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The University of Montana-Western ranked 1391st in the United States, 5283rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 21 research topics. The University of Montana-Western ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 305 academic publications and 6,194 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#5283 of 14,131 In the World
#1471 of 2,597 In North America
#1391 of 2,496 In the United States
#6 of 12 In Montana
#5322 of 6,622 For Sociology
#5459 of 6,028 For Paleontology
#5508 of 6,655 For Law
#4642 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#5648 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1386th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 6012th in the World with 171 publications made and 2,783 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1386 of 1,761 In the United States
#1468 of 1,852 In North America
#6012 of 7,081 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 3 13
1993 0 6
1994 1 5
1995 0 7
1996 0 8
1997 2 7
1998 4 8
1999 5 17
2000 5 28
2001 2 31
2002 3 38
2003 3 53
2004 6 54
2005 3 52
2006 5 72
2007 1 75
2008 5 92
2009 1 89
2010 5 79
2011 4 83
2012 9 101
2013 4 125
2014 11 184
2015 6 188
2016 3 185
2017 6 210
2018 5 171
2019 5 218
2020 10 201
2021 10 214
2022 5 171
2023 11 214
2024 7 197

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Sociology 1252 1329 5322
Law 1292 1370 5508
Political Science 1331 1410 5707
History 1357 1441 5871
Philosophy 1454 1541 6198

Environmental Science rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1221st for Environmental Science in the United States and 5869th in the World with 159 publications made and 3,460 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1221 of 1,631 In the United States
#1299 of 1,721 In North America
#5869 of 6,876 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 1 9
1993 2 8
1994 0 1
1995 0 3
1996 0 9
1997 2 5
1998 2 4
1999 4 10
2000 2 24
2001 1 21
2002 5 29
2003 2 34
2004 4 44
2005 4 50
2006 4 72
2007 3 79
2008 3 85
2009 4 101
2010 3 97
2011 3 79
2012 4 131
2013 6 142
2014 8 167
2015 11 184
2016 6 176
2017 10 184
2018 3 182
2019 8 220
2020 9 213
2021 5 246
2022 10 216
2023 12 233
2024 2 178

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 1125 1199 5459
Geology 1141 1216 5596
Geography and Cartography 1213 1291 5775
Ecology 1209 1286 5847

Biology rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1317th for Biology in the United States and 6032nd in the World with 128 publications made and 3,885 citations received. Main research topic: Paleontology.

Biology ranking Location
#1317 of 1,609 In the United States
#1393 of 1,698 In North America
#6032 of 6,833 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 1 10
1993 2 8
1994 0 4
1995 0 3
1996 0 12
1997 2 6
1998 1 5
1999 7 15
2000 3 36
2001 2 43
2002 2 59
2003 1 71
2004 3 93
2005 3 92
2006 2 107
2007 2 102
2008 1 114
2009 3 126
2010 3 129
2011 1 105
2012 5 140
2013 5 169
2014 5 210
2015 10 223
2016 4 200
2017 6 215
2018 3 203
2019 10 235
2020 5 239
2021 7 249
2022 2 199
2023 8 225
2024 3 176

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 1125 1199 5459

Physics rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1238th for Physics in the United States and 5918th in the World with 98 publications made and 1,325 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1238 of 1,531 In the United States
#1315 of 1,617 In North America
#5918 of 6,713 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 0 3
1993 1 2
1994 0 0
1995 0 3
1996 1 7
1997 1 1
1998 1 5
1999 1 3
2000 1 4
2001 5 9
2002 4 24
2003 4 23
2004 4 33
2005 4 31
2006 4 60
2007 2 71
2008 3 44
2009 2 60
2010 4 63
2011 2 64
2012 2 95
2013 3 118
2014 3 111
2015 3 89
2016 1 90
2017 7 89
2018 1 104
2019 4 118
2020 2 113
2021 2 132
2022 4 110
2023 10 115
2024 2 88

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 1205 1280 5803

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the University of Montana-Western

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Economics 1194 1271 5474
Psychology 1322 1400 5693
Mathematics 1203 1279 5713
Medicine 1312 1386 5809
Engineering 1290 1368 6107
Chemistry 1331 1409 6158
Computer Science 1369 1448 6173