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Troy University ranked 505th in the United States, 2048th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 34 research topics. Troy University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,257 academic publications and 47,278 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 87 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2048 of 14,131 In the World
#556 of 2,597 In North America
#505 of 2,496 In the United States
#7 of 33 In Alabama
#677 of 1,036 For Social Work
#956 of 1,002 For Law Enforcement
#977 of 3,540 For Communications and Public Relations
#991 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1709 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 31 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Troy University ranked 587th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2746th in the World with 2,117 publications made and 30,315 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#587 of 1,761 In the United States
#643 of 1,852 In North America
#2746 of 7,081 In the World

Troy University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 4 30
1993 3 43
1994 8 26
1995 13 30
1996 12 41
1997 15 55
1998 16 68
1999 19 85
2000 19 84
2001 21 112
2002 29 176
2003 20 206
2004 26 243
2005 28 276
2006 34 364
2007 38 446
2008 50 495
2009 73 575
2010 57 645
2011 80 802
2012 80 925
2013 87 1027
2014 106 1304
2015 106 1377
2016 134 1431
2017 119 1503
2018 120 1765
2019 123 2072
2020 153 2337
2021 100 2553
2022 101 2383
2023 105 2487
2024 66 2058

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 311 347 677
Law Enforcement 342 375 956
Communications and Public Relations 315 353 977
Criminology and Criminal Justice 458 503 1072
Political Economy 393 437 1145
Media Studies 548 602 1393
Public Policy / Administration 452 498 1515
Library and Information science 508 552 1532
Anthropology 479 533 1667
Education Majors 496 546 1679
Classics and Ancient History 538 580 1725
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 535 586 1793
Law 496 542 1907
Art History 709 770 1986
Political Science 478 528 2001
Gender Studies 713 776 2010
Sociology 526 580 2013
Demography 541 591 2540
History 621 679 2775
Linguistics 593 650 2996
Archaeology 620 682 3126
Philosophy 663 728 3270
Aesthetics 725 791 3318

Environmental Science rankings

Troy University ranked 628th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3542nd in the World with 1,328 publications made and 19,058 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#628 of 1,631 In the United States
#689 of 1,721 In North America
#3542 of 6,876 In the World

Troy University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 2 28
1993 4 37
1994 8 22
1995 10 28
1996 5 45
1997 9 43
1998 6 46
1999 11 70
2000 5 56
2001 11 64
2002 13 117
2003 18 116
2004 23 148
2005 14 181
2006 20 224
2007 26 246
2008 34 301
2009 33 339
2010 42 385
2011 51 450
2012 47 561
2013 62 649
2014 80 812
2015 70 890
2016 76 1037
2017 64 1121
2018 64 1253
2019 76 1484
2020 93 1680
2021 69 1966
2022 67 1868
2023 72 1900
2024 50 1775

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 487 538 2409
Petrology and Geochemistry 422 473 2567
Earth science and Geophysics 544 598 3119
Environmental Chemistry 476 531 3183
Oceanography 563 624 3285
Environmental Management 506 568 3438
Geology 613 670 3451
Paleontology 644 702 3509
Ecology 612 673 3522
Geography and Cartography 642 705 3586
Agricultural Science 643 707 4005
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 693 753 4104

Computer Science rankings

Troy University ranked 580th for Computer Science in the United States and 3107th in the World with 1,307 publications made and 22,828 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#580 of 1,612 In the United States
#634 of 1,698 In North America
#3107 of 6,845 In the World

Troy University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 3 20
1993 3 20
1994 5 15
1995 5 17
1996 4 26
1997 7 43
1998 8 37
1999 11 61
2000 9 53
2001 13 68
2002 18 123
2003 14 142
2004 12 143
2005 20 200
2006 29 245
2007 37 301
2008 39 332
2009 51 410
2010 46 451
2011 47 511
2012 63 662
2013 45 721
2014 65 959
2015 60 1007
2016 80 1098
2017 68 1135
2018 67 1356
2019 73 1605
2020 99 1741
2021 73 1906
2022 57 1831
2023 58 1824
2024 36 1414

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 508 552 1532
Management Information Systems 393 436 1861
Multimedia 464 507 2161
Cyber Security 408 455 2277
Neuroscience 641 696 2748
Computer Networking 514 571 2986
Cognitive Science 621 680 3037
Telecommunications 494 549 3098
Machine Learning 495 548 3100
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 598 657 3453
Computer Vision 597 655 3563

Biology rankings

Troy University ranked 670th for Biology in the United States and 3704th in the World with 1,254 publications made and 24,971 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#670 of 1,609 In the United States
#728 of 1,698 In North America
#3704 of 6,833 In the World

Troy University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 3 32
1993 4 39
1994 7 29
1995 10 33
1996 7 42
1997 8 54
1998 9 59
1999 9 70
2000 6 68
2001 11 92
2002 10 121
2003 14 120
2004 18 147
2005 14 184
2006 16 237
2007 23 258
2008 26 305
2009 32 372
2010 29 405
2011 34 444
2012 41 576
2013 41 601
2014 72 858
2015 56 988
2016 69 1101
2017 78 1310
2018 76 1491
2019 83 1716
2020 91 2048
2021 71 2287
2022 69 2234
2023 74 2220
2024 51 2031

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 487 538 2409
Neuroscience 641 696 2748
Zoology 615 668 2883
Nanotechnology 424 473 3009
Evolutionary Biology 624 683 3155
Paleontology 644 702 3509
Biochemistry 645 699 3685
Botany 674 734 3821
Genetics 730 787 3891
Agricultural Science 643 707 4005
Immunology 779 833 4332

Engineering rankings

Troy University ranked 569th for Engineering in the United States and 3541st in the World with 1,154 publications made and 20,350 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#569 of 1,565 In the United States
#624 of 1,651 In North America
#3541 of 6,782 In the World

Troy University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 1 34
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 68
2002 15 84
2003 15 98
2004 19 113
2005 19 159
2006 26 165
2007 33 265
2008 31 265
2009 35 345
2010 39 436
2011 38 446
2012 40 537
2013 42 623
2014 65 822
2015 53 911
2016 72 1022
2017 52 1149
2018 55 1277
2019 72 1440
2020 78 1652
2021 51 1798
2022 46 1862
2023 56 1859
2024 49 1788

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

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computer Networking 514 571 2986
Nanotechnology 424 473 3009
Electronic Engineering 423 477 3022
Telecommunications 494 549 3098
Mechanical Engineering 518 571 3128
Chemical Engineering 447 499 3316
Optical Engineering 541 595 3355
Materials Science 508 562 3444
Structural Engineering 567 621 3451
Acoustical Engineering 659 721 3563
Aerospace Engineering 643 701 3632
Metallurgical Engineering 570 623 3713
Electrical Engineering 630 686 4038

Medicine rankings

Troy University ranked 622nd for Medicine in the United States and 3045th in the World with 1,130 publications made and 19,590 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#622 of 1,600 In the United States
#677 of 1,685 In North America
#3045 of 6,775 In the World

Troy University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 3 27
1993 1 34
1994 4 20
1995 8 19
1996 5 29
1997 5 26
1998 8 54
1999 11 56
2000 7 65
2001 8 71
2002 14 103
2003 6 87
2004 9 107
2005 14 142
2006 11 161
2007 15 206
2008 22 221
2009 38 245
2010 27 306
2011 30 339
2012 39 391
2013 43 458
2014 63 610
2015 48 689
2016 71 796
2017 65 891
2018 74 1060
2019 78 1276
2020 89 1556
2021 61 1784
2022 60 1666
2023 50 1718
2024 45 1493

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 311 347 677
Health Science 394 429 1313
Healthcare Management (MHA) 382 420 1377
Clinical Psychology 486 533 1598
Nursing 457 502 1660
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 520 566 1869
Sports Medicine 512 560 2197
Psychiatry 579 631 2381
Family medicine 602 651 2492
Physical Therapy 601 651 2550
Surgery 556 601 2654
Public Health 602 655 2821
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 594 644 3066
Anatomy and Physiology 680 733 3351
Pathology 626 678 3364
Immunology 779 833 4332

Psychology rankings

Troy University ranked 572nd for Psychology in the United States and 2363rd in the World with 1,092 publications made and 22,014 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#572 of 1,558 In the United States
#625 of 1,645 In North America
#2363 of 6,645 In the World

Troy University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 2 20
1993 0 28
1994 2 18
1995 5 18
1996 7 26
1997 11 35
1998 8 51
1999 8 49
2000 9 61
2001 7 79
2002 11 114
2003 8 125
2004 7 125
2005 13 168
2006 19 203
2007 18 273
2008 23 269
2009 38 317
2010 36 364
2011 35 446
2012 38 539
2013 44 598
2014 51 791
2015 57 835
2016 69 918
2017 59 1010
2018 65 1210
2019 70 1342
2020 94 1557
2021 51 1748
2022 52 1652
2023 50 1721
2024 43 1345

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 311 347 677
Child Psychology 489 539 1559
Clinical Psychology 486 533 1598
Education Majors 496 546 1679
Social Psychology 537 592 1924
Psychiatry 579 631 2381
Neuroscience 641 696 2748
Cognitive Science 621 680 3037

Physics rankings

Troy University ranked 573rd for Physics in the United States and 3452nd in the World with 1,025 publications made and 19,612 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#573 of 1,531 In the United States
#628 of 1,617 In North America
#3452 of 6,713 In the World

Troy University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 2 31
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 65
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 28 376
2012 27 469
2013 39 582
2014 56 780
2015 48 823
2016 67 927
2017 52 1070
2018 52 1164
2019 56 1330
2020 75 1541
2021 50 1714
2022 48 1730
2023 62 1730
2024 49 1707

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 424 473 3009
Quantum and Particle physics 545 600 3280
Optical Engineering 541 595 3355
Materials Science 508 562 3444
Acoustical Engineering 659 721 3563
Astrophysics and Astronomy 720 782 3652

Business rankings

Troy University ranked 449th for Business in the United States and 2121st in the World with 1,021 publications made and 17,686 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#449 of 1,377 In the United States
#497 of 1,460 In North America
#2121 of 6,339 In the World

Troy University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 2 11
1993 2 12
1994 6 8
1995 4 9
1996 2 18
1997 6 27
1998 8 29
1999 9 38
2000 13 39
2001 11 59
2002 12 97
2003 7 128
2004 10 149
2005 15 175
2006 12 233
2007 21 276
2008 27 343
2009 31 421
2010 44 427
2011 37 545
2012 37 643
2013 47 725
2014 45 882
2015 64 915
2016 78 914
2017 52 958
2018 62 1104
2019 61 1238
2020 76 1391
2021 53 1452
2022 52 1355
2023 54 1381
2024 23 1032

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 302 340 1351
Public Policy / Administration 452 498 1515
Management Information Systems 393 436 1861
Advertising 498 542 1881
Finance 412 456 1917
Marketing 414 456 1935
Accounting 537 585 2314
Management 464 513 2343

Mathematics rankings

Troy University ranked 512th for Mathematics in the United States and 2709th in the World with 815 publications made and 14,666 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#512 of 1,410 In the United States
#561 of 1,491 In North America
#2709 of 6,418 In the World

Troy University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 1 13
1993 3 18
1994 3 10
1995 6 8
1996 4 14
1997 8 21
1998 4 26
1999 3 19
2000 8 30
2001 8 37
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 28 284
2011 31 323
2012 29 388
2013 25 421
2014 37 579
2015 49 596
2016 54 664
2017 46 691
2018 41 799
2019 44 946
2020 61 1039
2021 40 1232
2022 34 1172
2023 36 1147
2024 34 758

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 543 591 1770
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 407 452 1888
Statistics 528 578 2894

Economics rankings

Troy University ranked 470th for Economics in the United States and 2054th in the World with 794 publications made and 10,805 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#470 of 1,355 In the United States
#517 of 1,438 In North America
#2054 of 6,167 In the World

Troy University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 2 11
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 88
2006 9 111
2007 9 153
2008 14 180
2009 23 221
2010 24 224
2011 30 292
2012 33 329
2013 41 382
2014 37 535
2015 45 520
2016 67 522
2017 50 577
2018 49 697
2019 51 776
2020 62 914
2021 39 1043
2022 38 949
2023 43 941
2024 22 700

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 393 437 1145
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 407 452 1888
Finance 412 456 1917
Development Studies 479 525 1922

Chemistry rankings

Troy University ranked 624th for Chemistry in the United States and 3782nd in the World with 764 publications made and 16,561 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#624 of 1,447 In the United States
#679 of 1,530 In North America
#3782 of 6,545 In the World

Troy University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 2 31
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 50
2002 5 63
2003 7 61
2004 19 77
2005 8 94
2006 8 111
2007 20 150
2008 13 158
2009 15 206
2010 17 247
2011 18 273
2012 17 335
2013 32 389
2014 48 536
2015 28 641
2016 40 749
2017 44 947
2018 47 1042
2019 46 1189
2020 47 1456
2021 43 1582
2022 32 1626
2023 56 1600
2024 39 1668

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 422 473 2567
Nanotechnology 424 473 3009
Environmental Chemistry 476 531 3183
Chemical Engineering 447 499 3316
Physical chemistry 507 561 3396
Materials Science 508 562 3444
Biochemistry 645 699 3685
Organic Chemistry 597 652 3730

Art & Design rankings

Troy University ranked 691st for Art & Design in the United States and 2961st in the World with 392 publications made and 3,657 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
#691 of 1,361 In the United States
#756 of 1,444 In North America
#2961 of 5,966 In the World

Troy University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 1 4
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 45
2007 7 57
2008 9 48
2009 15 68
2010 12 83
2011 26 102
2012 19 156
2013 14 164
2014 22 208
2015 23 203
2016 27 229
2017 19 247
2018 20 268
2019 18 319
2020 29 380
2021 18 437
2022 17 425
2023 17 397
2024 15 328

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 709 770 1986
Multimedia 464 507 2161
Fashion Design 602 661 2864
Literature 754 818 3053
Aesthetics 725 791 3318