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Troy University ranked 488th in the United States, 1972nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 33 research topics. Troy University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,352 academic publications and 50,293 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 91 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1972 of 14,131 In the World
#537 of 2,597 In North America
#488 of 2,496 In the United States
#8 of 33 In Alabama
#686 of 1,063 For Social Work
#969 of 1,018 For Law Enforcement
#974 of 3,581 For Communications and Public Relations
#975 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1592 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 30 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Troy University ranked 586th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2792nd in the World with 2,165 publications made and 31,892 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#586 of 1,763 In the United States
#642 of 1,854 In North America
#2792 of 7,088 In the World

Troy University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 3 43
1994 8 26
1995 13 30
1996 12 41
1997 15 55
1998 16 67
1999 19 85
2000 19 86
2001 21 112
2002 29 176
2003 20 207
2004 26 243
2005 28 277
2006 34 363
2007 38 445
2008 50 496
2009 73 575
2010 57 644
2011 80 801
2012 80 923
2013 88 1025
2014 106 1307
2015 106 1388
2016 133 1429
2017 118 1499
2018 121 1774
2019 122 2076
2020 153 2333
2021 100 2560
2022 101 2385
2023 105 2495
2024 68 2092
2025 64 1733

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 312 349 686
Law Enforcement 342 375 969
Communications and Public Relations 311 349 974
Criminology and Criminal Justice 456 501 1074
Political Economy 393 438 1158
Media Studies 549 604 1421
Public Policy / Administration 455 501 1547
Library and Information science 507 551 1548
Anthropology 481 535 1698
Education Majors 496 546 1702
Classics and Ancient History 541 584 1759
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 528 579 1796
Law 500 546 1950
Gender Studies 712 774 2012
Art History 712 774 2027
Sociology 527 582 2046
Political Science 478 528 2047
Demography 544 595 2614
History 622 681 2827
Linguistics 590 647 3029
Archaeology 617 679 3166
Philosophy 660 725 3301
Aesthetics 731 798 3383

Environmental Science rankings

Troy University ranked 624th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3573rd in the World with 1,360 publications made and 19,438 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#624 of 1,637 In the United States
#685 of 1,727 In North America
#3573 of 6,888 In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 4 37
1994 8 22
1995 10 28
1996 5 45
1997 9 43
1998 6 45
1999 11 70
2000 5 57
2001 11 65
2002 13 117
2003 18 116
2004 23 148
2005 14 182
2006 20 224
2007 26 247
2008 34 303
2009 33 339
2010 41 386
2011 51 450
2012 47 564
2013 62 647
2014 81 813
2015 69 894
2016 76 1039
2017 64 1124
2018 65 1255
2019 76 1490
2020 93 1685
2021 68 1973
2022 67 1871
2023 72 1896
2024 52 1793
2025 42 1500

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 489 540 2440
Petrology and Geochemistry 432 483 2641
Earth science and Geophysics 553 608 3216
Environmental Chemistry 472 528 3217
Oceanography 560 621 3320
Environmental Management 491 552 3434
Geology 606 663 3469
Paleontology 639 697 3535
Ecology 610 671 3576
Geography and Cartography 639 702 3623
Agricultural Science 644 708 4042
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 687 747 4115

Computer Science rankings

Troy University ranked 581st for Computer Science in the United States and 3143rd in the World with 1,337 publications made and 23,898 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#581 of 1,616 In the United States
#635 of 1,702 In North America
#3143 of 6,855 In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 3 20
1994 5 15
1995 5 17
1996 4 26
1997 7 43
1998 8 37
1999 11 61
2000 9 54
2001 13 69
2002 18 123
2003 14 143
2004 12 143
2005 20 201
2006 29 246
2007 37 301
2008 39 331
2009 51 410
2010 46 451
2011 49 510
2012 63 662
2013 45 720
2014 65 958
2015 59 1011
2016 79 1091
2017 68 1136
2018 67 1354
2019 73 1602
2020 99 1732
2021 72 1902
2022 57 1833
2023 58 1824
2024 40 1444
2025 35 1187

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 507 551 1548
Management Information Systems 397 441 1909
Multimedia 466 511 2199
Cyber Security 405 453 2311
Neuroscience 642 697 2821
Computer Networking 517 574 3012
Cognitive Science 626 685 3097
Machine Learning 495 548 3115
Telecommunications 500 555 3144
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 594 653 3470
Computer Vision 597 655 3608

Biology rankings

Troy University ranked 661st for Biology in the United States and 3719th in the World with 1,286 publications made and 26,782 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#661 of 1,612 In the United States
#719 of 1,701 In North America
#3719 of 6,841 In the World

Troy University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 4 39
1994 7 29
1995 10 33
1996 7 42
1997 8 54
1998 9 59
1999 9 70
2000 6 69
2001 11 92
2002 10 121
2003 14 121
2004 18 147
2005 14 185
2006 16 237
2007 23 258
2008 26 305
2009 32 372
2010 29 405
2011 34 445
2012 41 576
2013 42 600
2014 72 859
2015 56 989
2016 69 1102
2017 78 1308
2018 78 1489
2019 83 1707
2020 91 2045
2021 70 2288
2022 68 2238
2023 74 2221
2024 56 2052
2025 32 1829

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 489 540 2440
Neuroscience 642 697 2821
Zoology 617 670 2933
Nanotechnology 417 465 3010
Evolutionary Biology 631 690 3182
Paleontology 639 697 3535
Biochemistry 639 693 3703
Botany 671 731 3851
Genetics 718 775 3890
Agricultural Science 644 708 4042
Immunology 790 844 4383

Engineering rankings

Troy University ranked 562nd for Engineering in the United States and 3545th in the World with 1,187 publications made and 21,715 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#562 of 1,568 In the United States
#617 of 1,655 In North America
#3545 of 6,795 In the World

Troy University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 3 36
1994 5 21
1995 6 30
1996 2 44
1997 8 41
1998 9 49
1999 10 59
2000 6 52
2001 10 70
2002 15 84
2003 15 98
2004 19 113
2005 19 160
2006 26 167
2007 33 265
2008 31 263
2009 35 345
2010 39 437
2011 38 443
2012 40 536
2013 42 624
2014 64 822
2015 54 912
2016 71 1018
2017 51 1136
2018 57 1277
2019 72 1441
2020 78 1661
2021 51 1807
2022 46 1876
2023 56 1857
2024 50 1803
2025 40 1703

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 417 465 3010
Computer Networking 517 574 3012
Electronic Engineering 425 479 3069
Telecommunications 500 555 3144
Mechanical Engineering 517 571 3167
Chemical Engineering 444 495 3331
Optical Engineering 538 592 3368
Materials Science 496 550 3415
Civil Engineering 547 604 3423
Structural Engineering 572 626 3493
Acoustical Engineering 658 720 3584
Aerospace Engineering 638 696 3649
Metallurgical Engineering 559 612 3713
Electrical Engineering 621 677 4033

Medicine rankings

Troy University ranked 623rd for Medicine in the United States and 3092nd in the World with 1,146 publications made and 20,893 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#623 of 1,604 In the United States
#677 of 1,689 In North America
#3092 of 6,793 In the World

Troy University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 1 34
1994 4 20
1995 8 19
1996 5 29
1997 5 26
1998 8 53
1999 11 56
2000 7 65
2001 8 71
2002 14 103
2003 6 88
2004 9 107
2005 14 142
2006 11 161
2007 15 205
2008 22 220
2009 38 245
2010 26 305
2011 30 339
2012 39 394
2013 43 457
2014 64 611
2015 48 695
2016 71 796
2017 65 893
2018 74 1058
2019 77 1275
2020 89 1563
2021 61 1787
2022 61 1666
2023 50 1723
2024 46 1518
2025 20 1256

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 312 349 686
Health Science 397 433 1353
Healthcare Management (MHA) 383 421 1409
Clinical Psychology 479 525 1611
Nursing 456 501 1701
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 524 570 1911
Sports Medicine 519 567 2247
Psychiatry 584 636 2437
Gerontology 632 687 2512
Family medicine 602 651 2522
Physical Therapy 598 648 2578
Surgery 557 602 2702
Public Health 601 656 2876
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 592 642 3110
Anatomy and Physiology 682 735 3396
Pathology 630 682 3425
Immunology 790 844 4383

Psychology rankings

Troy University ranked 570th for Psychology in the United States and 2414th in the World with 1,116 publications made and 22,277 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#570 of 1,561 In the United States
#623 of 1,648 In North America
#2414 of 6,663 In the World

Troy University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 0 28
1994 2 18
1995 5 18
1996 7 26
1997 11 35
1998 8 51
1999 8 49
2000 9 62
2001 7 79
2002 11 114
2003 8 126
2004 7 125
2005 13 168
2006 19 204
2007 18 273
2008 23 269
2009 38 317
2010 35 363
2011 35 444
2012 38 541
2013 44 593
2014 51 791
2015 57 835
2016 69 915
2017 59 1010
2018 65 1210
2019 70 1339
2020 94 1549
2021 50 1746
2022 52 1653
2023 50 1713
2024 46 1371
2025 34 1188

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 312 349 686
Child Psychology 492 542 1588
Clinical Psychology 479 525 1611
Education Majors 496 546 1702
Social Psychology 536 591 1956
Psychiatry 584 636 2437
Neuroscience 642 697 2821
Cognitive Science 626 685 3097

Physics rankings

Troy University ranked 563rd for Physics in the United States and 3451st in the World with 1,048 publications made and 21,002 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#563 of 1,537 In the United States
#618 of 1,623 In North America
#3451 of 6,729 In the World

Troy University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 3 36
1994 2 21
1995 7 28
1996 1 35
1997 7 32
1998 3 43
1999 8 51
2000 10 42
2001 11 66
2002 12 79
2003 8 98
2004 18 104
2005 19 136
2006 21 150
2007 20 218
2008 14 225
2009 29 312
2010 25 381
2011 27 375
2012 27 467
2013 39 585
2014 55 780
2015 48 823
2016 66 924
2017 52 1068
2018 54 1162
2019 55 1323
2020 75 1555
2021 50 1719
2022 48 1740
2023 62 1727
2024 50 1723
2025 31 1601

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 417 465 3010
Quantum and Particle physics 538 593 3297
Optical Engineering 538 592 3368
Materials Science 496 550 3415
Acoustical Engineering 658 720 3584
Astrophysics and Astronomy 719 781 3693

Business rankings

Troy University ranked 447th for Business in the United States and 2149th in the World with 1,038 publications made and 18,586 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#447 of 1,388 In the United States
#495 of 1,472 In North America
#2149 of 6,366 In the World

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Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 2 12
1994 6 8
1995 4 9
1996 2 18
1997 6 27
1998 8 29
1999 9 38
2000 13 41
2001 11 59
2002 12 97
2003 7 129
2004 10 149
2005 15 176
2006 12 232
2007 21 276
2008 27 344
2009 31 421
2010 44 427
2011 37 546
2012 37 644
2013 48 724
2014 45 886
2015 63 919
2016 79 915
2017 52 961
2018 62 1112
2019 61 1239
2020 76 1385
2021 53 1454
2022 52 1351
2023 54 1376
2024 23 1055
2025 23 830

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Project Management 305 343 1400
Public Policy / Administration 455 501 1547
Advertising 492 536 1897
Management Information Systems 397 441 1909
Finance 412 455 1953
Marketing 414 456 1963
Accounting 540 589 2357
Management 467 516 2390

Mathematics rankings

Troy University ranked 510th for Mathematics in the United States and 2748th in the World with 831 publications made and 15,384 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#510 of 1,413 In the United States
#559 of 1,494 In North America
#2748 of 6,434 In the World

Troy University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 3 18
1994 3 10
1995 6 8
1996 4 14
1997 8 21
1998 4 26
1999 3 19
2000 8 31
2001 8 38
2002 10 49
2003 5 83
2004 6 71
2005 15 131
2006 21 138
2007 17 187
2008 13 200
2009 32 244
2010 28 283
2011 31 321
2012 29 388
2013 25 421
2014 37 578
2015 49 600
2016 54 664
2017 46 690
2018 41 798
2019 44 949
2020 61 1025
2021 40 1225
2022 34 1164
2023 37 1145
2024 34 782
2025 22 570

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 547 595 1822
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 404 449 1909
Statistics 526 577 2929

Economics rankings

Troy University ranked 471st for Economics in the United States and 2093rd in the World with 807 publications made and 11,437 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#471 of 1,361 In the United States
#519 of 1,445 In North America
#2093 of 6,188 In the World

Troy University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 12
1994 2 7
1995 2 4
1996 3 14
1997 3 17
1998 2 17
1999 8 25
2000 7 21
2001 10 33
2002 9 49
2003 5 66
2004 3 73
2005 10 89
2006 9 111
2007 9 153
2008 14 181
2009 23 221
2010 24 224
2011 29 290
2012 33 331
2013 41 382
2014 38 537
2015 44 521
2016 67 519
2017 50 580
2018 49 703
2019 51 779
2020 62 906
2021 39 1041
2022 38 951
2023 43 940
2024 23 718
2025 18 490

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Political Economy 393 438 1158
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 404 449 1909
Finance 412 455 1953
Development Studies 476 522 1961

Chemistry rankings

Troy University ranked 619th for Chemistry in the United States and 3788th in the World with 788 publications made and 18,012 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#619 of 1,455 In the United States
#674 of 1,538 In North America
#3788 of 6,561 In the World

Troy University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 3 31
1994 3 21
1995 7 27
1996 1 34
1997 4 31
1998 7 36
1999 9 40
2000 3 31
2001 6 51
2002 5 63
2003 7 61
2004 19 77
2005 8 94
2006 8 111
2007 20 150
2008 13 157
2009 15 206
2010 17 247
2011 18 274
2012 17 335
2013 32 390
2014 48 538
2015 29 642
2016 40 750
2017 44 944
2018 49 1041
2019 46 1187
2020 47 1462
2021 43 1595
2022 31 1631
2023 57 1607
2024 39 1682
2025 26 1586

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 432 483 2641
Nanotechnology 417 465 3010
Environmental Chemistry 472 528 3217
Chemical Engineering 444 495 3331
Physical chemistry 494 547 3346
Materials Science 496 550 3415
Biochemistry 639 693 3703
Organic Chemistry 583 638 3709

Art & Design rankings

Troy University ranked 685th for Art & Design in the United States and 2991st in the World with 402 publications made and 3,902 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#685 of 1,369 In the United States
#750 of 1,454 In North America
#2991 of 6,010 In the World

Troy University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 2 6
1994 0 4
1995 1 8
1996 0 8
1997 4 10
1998 2 7
1999 2 11
2000 1 7
2001 2 13
2002 1 23
2003 3 33
2004 5 15
2005 6 20
2006 4 46
2007 7 57
2008 9 48
2009 15 68
2010 12 83
2011 28 102
2012 19 155
2013 14 166
2014 22 210
2015 23 203
2016 27 229
2017 19 245
2018 20 270
2019 18 320
2020 29 380
2021 18 434
2022 17 424
2023 17 396
2024 15 340
2025 12 270

The following table provides academic rankings for Troy University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 712 774 2027
Multimedia 466 511 2199
Fashion Design 595 655 2879
Literature 738 803 3039
Aesthetics 731 798 3383