The University of California - Merced ranked 296th in the United States, 1156th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 128 research topics. The University of California - Merced ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,156 academic publications and 555,954 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of California - Merced ranked 261st for Biology in the United States and 1354th in the World with 8,811 publications made and 339,629 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of California - Merced ranked 213th for Engineering in the United States and 1134th in the World with 8,419 publications made and 299,463 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of California - Merced ranked 203rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 993rd in the World with 7,981 publications made and 298,847 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of California - Merced ranked 280th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1222nd in the World with 7,806 publications made and 253,542 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of California - Merced ranked 220th for Physics in the United States and 1152nd in the World with 7,686 publications made and 276,657 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of California - Merced ranked 227th for Computer Science in the United States and 960th in the World with 7,429 publications made and 309,055 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science.
The University of California - Merced ranked 244th for Chemistry in the United States and 1366th in the World with 7,111 publications made and 259,437 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of California - Merced ranked 313th for Medicine in the United States and 1492nd in the World with 5,151 publications made and 155,992 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Immunology.
The University of California - Merced ranked 277th for Psychology in the United States and 1048th in the World with 4,043 publications made and 180,487 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of California - Merced ranked 253rd for Mathematics in the United States and 1115th in the World with 3,460 publications made and 122,491 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of California - Merced ranked 322nd for Business in the United States and 1461st in the World with 2,634 publications made and 60,477 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of California - Merced ranked 303rd for Economics in the United States and 1248th in the World with 1,902 publications made and 49,836 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Environmental Economics.
The University of California - Merced ranked 261st for Art & Design in the United States and 992nd in the World with 1,410 publications made and 45,138 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
