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The University of Central Arkansas ranked 449th in the United States, 1802nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 50 research topics. The University of Central Arkansas ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,247 academic publications and 76,406 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 22 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1802 of 14,131 In the World
#496 of 2,597 In North America
#449 of 2,496 In the United States
#5 of 24 In Arkansas
#1 of 3 In Conway
#407 of 1,014 For Information Technology
#830 of 1,000 For Special Education
#841 of 1,030 For Early Childhood Education
#1665 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1363 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 47 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 479th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2328th in the World with 2,878 publications made and 48,858 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#479 of 1,763 In the United States
#531 of 1,854 In North America
#2328 of 7,088 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 31 35
1994 20 46
1995 26 49
1996 23 56
1997 34 70
1998 37 115
1999 51 136
2000 42 181
2001 33 170
2002 53 263
2003 25 301
2004 41 386
2005 48 407
2006 50 539
2007 68 687
2008 85 803
2009 101 1009
2010 99 1185
2011 121 1428
2012 74 1636
2013 121 1763
2014 115 2001
2015 120 2038
2016 142 2271
2017 147 2533
2018 119 2526
2019 178 2868
2020 132 3376
2021 173 3751
2022 148 3844
2023 131 3977
2024 85 3343
2025 79 2909

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Special Education 312 344 830
Early Childhood Education 340 374 841
Education Majors 328 364 1036
Media Studies 457 499 1114
Criminology and Criminal Justice 522 570 1312
Public Policy / Administration 414 456 1360
Communications and Public Relations 428 477 1439
Gender Studies 566 619 1461
Art History 543 591 1469
Journalism and Digital Media 359 400 1656
Anthropology 472 526 1665
Library and Information science 556 602 1710
Classics and Ancient History 547 590 1776
Law 467 512 1816
Sociology 483 535 1872
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 582 634 1983
Political Science 474 524 2030
History 476 528 2173
Aesthetics 514 568 2176
Philosophy 441 491 2314
Linguistics 465 513 2340
Archaeology 469 521 2432
Demography 574 627 2775

Computer Science rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 461st for Computer Science in the United States and 2518th in the World with 2,031 publications made and 45,399 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#461 of 1,616 In the United States
#510 of 1,702 In North America
#2518 of 6,855 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 15 26
1994 11 29
1995 16 49
1996 17 44
1997 22 73
1998 24 93
1999 33 123
2000 25 170
2001 10 141
2002 20 210
2003 18 235
2004 29 289
2005 44 328
2006 40 441
2007 50 494
2008 60 664
2009 81 831
2010 70 919
2011 78 1176
2012 62 1261
2013 84 1347
2014 89 1580
2015 79 1638
2016 101 2029
2017 124 2480
2018 93 2362
2019 142 2583
2020 123 3201
2021 123 3533
2022 90 3566
2023 93 3583
2024 56 3029
2025 47 2526

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

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Information Technology 146 162 407
Multimedia 357 396 1486
Library and Information science 556 602 1710
Data Science 373 415 1772
Management Information Systems 375 418 1808
Cognitive Science 386 430 1823
Neuroscience 427 471 1838
Computer Engineering 290 328 2157
Computer Vision 366 412 2308
Human-Computer Interaction 396 444 2354
Machine Learning 376 422 2405
Computational Linguistics 405 453 2495
Blockchain and Cryptography 339 388 2496
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 403 451 2499
Computer Networking 417 469 2510
Cyber Security 463 516 2610
Telecommunications 483 536 3064

Psychology rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 437th for Psychology in the United States and 1817th in the World with 1,741 publications made and 36,155 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#437 of 1,561 In the United States
#482 of 1,648 In North America
#1817 of 6,663 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 16 34
1994 16 42
1995 15 54
1996 20 55
1997 25 71
1998 24 124
1999 26 141
2000 24 184
2001 13 155
2002 23 242
2003 11 250
2004 22 318
2005 24 352
2006 29 426
2007 31 493
2008 36 631
2009 42 723
2010 52 880
2011 67 1044
2012 46 1185
2013 85 1279
2014 85 1509
2015 66 1583
2016 103 1752
2017 105 2011
2018 77 2074
2019 111 2263
2020 115 2780
2021 94 2987
2022 97 2972
2023 83 2890
2024 58 2478
2025 44 2182

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

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Special Education 312 344 830
Occupational Therapy 249 283 997
Education Majors 328 364 1036
Child Psychology 379 422 1167
Clinical Psychology 393 434 1255
Social Psychology 434 479 1510
Cognitive Science 386 430 1823
Neuroscience 427 471 1838
Psychiatry 479 524 2016

Biology rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 555th for Biology in the United States and 3278th in the World with 1,726 publications made and 38,070 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#555 of 1,612 In the United States
#607 of 1,701 In North America
#3278 of 6,841 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 13 43
1994 11 43
1995 12 70
1996 17 74
1997 22 91
1998 17 112
1999 23 116
2000 24 212
2001 14 153
2002 27 238
2003 25 271
2004 22 320
2005 32 365
2006 34 436
2007 37 514
2008 58 682
2009 57 811
2010 59 1022
2011 59 1102
2012 56 1252
2013 78 1306
2014 88 1578
2015 50 1585
2016 101 1792
2017 101 1932
2018 83 2080
2019 100 2193
2020 96 2659
2021 89 2959
2022 92 2993
2023 81 2973
2024 49 2430
2025 41 2117

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

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 427 471 1838
Zoology 501 549 2402
Evolutionary Biology 511 562 2435
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 494 546 2466
Horticulture 367 413 2717
Paleontology 471 522 2745
Botany 472 523 2848
Agricultural Science 443 498 3091
Nutrition and Food Science 431 478 3310
Genetics 613 665 3413
Biochemistry 613 666 3545
Immunology 736 788 4018

Medicine rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 498th for Medicine in the United States and 2554th in the World with 1,708 publications made and 35,198 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Public Health, Physical Therapy.

Medicine ranking Location
#498 of 1,604 In the United States
#546 of 1,689 In North America
#2554 of 6,793 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 17 43
1994 22 41
1995 20 77
1996 21 84
1997 30 92
1998 20 131
1999 30 152
2000 24 215
2001 10 185
2002 19 268
2003 12 257
2004 17 354
2005 24 384
2006 33 460
2007 37 503
2008 48 666
2009 38 748
2010 56 990
2011 56 1086
2012 48 1220
2013 59 1285
2014 94 1569
2015 58 1555
2016 97 1694
2017 97 1713
2018 76 1946
2019 108 2183
2020 92 2568
2021 102 2793
2022 96 2758
2023 84 2679
2024 50 2326
2025 47 2154

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

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Sports Medicine 247 282 917
Occupational Therapy 249 283 997
Audiology 329 365 1156
Health Science 360 394 1210
Physical Therapy 303 339 1249
Clinical Psychology 393 434 1255
Nursing 429 470 1583
Gerontology 460 505 1603
Healthcare Management (MHA) 457 500 1773
Psychiatry 479 524 2016
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 400 440 2050
Family medicine 511 553 2065
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 552 602 2075
Surgery 449 487 2153
Anesthesiology 476 517 2255
Anatomy and Physiology 453 497 2320
Cardiology 505 550 2596
Public Health 558 611 2697
Pathology 556 605 3075
Immunology 736 788 4018

Environmental Science rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 534th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3141st in the World with 1,560 publications made and 31,665 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#534 of 1,637 In the United States
#589 of 1,727 In North America
#3141 of 6,888 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 13 29
1994 8 22
1995 14 35
1996 11 29
1997 17 44
1998 19 65
1999 29 67
2000 23 135
2001 18 116
2002 26 148
2003 23 184
2004 19 218
2005 33 256
2006 18 319
2007 35 369
2008 48 463
2009 58 588
2010 55 745
2011 52 829
2012 50 950
2013 52 1045
2014 68 1223
2015 51 1255
2016 91 1424
2017 88 1597
2018 72 1641
2019 90 1818
2020 82 2082
2021 91 2334
2022 80 2433
2023 89 2519
2024 54 2156
2025 29 1928

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

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 494 546 2466
Paleontology 471 522 2745
Geography and Cartography 506 560 2896
Geology 498 550 2972
Agricultural Science 443 498 3091
Earth science and Geophysics 539 593 3140
Ecology 537 593 3197
Oceanography 597 661 3522
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 570 627 3598
Environmental Chemistry 529 586 3608
Environmental Management 621 685 4070

Engineering rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 533rd for Engineering in the United States and 3380th in the World with 1,512 publications made and 26,396 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#533 of 1,568 In the United States
#587 of 1,655 In North America
#3380 of 6,795 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 12 27
1994 9 31
1995 14 39
1996 11 37
1997 9 50
1998 18 52
1999 17 72
2000 17 92
2001 10 79
2002 19 97
2003 23 135
2004 26 161
2005 37 180
2006 29 265
2007 46 350
2008 45 419
2009 62 600
2010 54 684
2011 47 798
2012 62 881
2013 56 957
2014 64 1083
2015 57 1094
2016 73 1375
2017 84 1683
2018 79 1548
2019 95 1655
2020 63 1976
2021 98 2152
2022 76 2200
2023 74 2277
2024 46 1871
2025 36 1656

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

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computer Engineering 290 328 2157
Human-Computer Interaction 396 444 2354
Computer Networking 417 469 2510
Systems Engineering 441 491 2583
Acoustical Engineering 490 542 2813
Mechanical Engineering 477 529 2945
Telecommunications 483 536 3064
Aerospace Engineering 523 576 3109
Electronic Engineering 439 493 3151
Structural Engineering 506 560 3191
Optical Engineering 511 565 3241
Civil Engineering 536 592 3365
Metallurgical Engineering 502 554 3452
Materials Science 559 613 3726
Electrical Engineering 595 650 3926

Physics rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 520th for Physics in the United States and 3183rd in the World with 1,367 publications made and 26,789 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#520 of 1,537 In the United States
#575 of 1,623 In North America
#3183 of 6,729 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 16 26
1994 9 31
1995 23 38
1996 11 39
1997 13 46
1998 14 45
1999 21 83
2000 16 99
2001 12 85
2002 15 114
2003 28 149
2004 30 182
2005 39 182
2006 27 249
2007 37 326
2008 31 414
2009 59 500
2010 49 593
2011 43 667
2012 57 764
2013 56 786
2014 63 902
2015 52 915
2016 69 1161
2017 68 1355
2018 73 1314
2019 73 1362
2020 56 1651
2021 78 1718
2022 65 1798
2023 66 1882
2024 31 1477
2025 23 1337

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

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 490 542 2813
Astrophysics and Astronomy 615 670 3141
Quantum and Particle physics 520 574 3168
Optical Engineering 511 565 3241
Materials Science 559 613 3726

Mathematics rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 404th for Mathematics in the United States and 2154th in the World with 1,363 publications made and 29,005 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#404 of 1,413 In the United States
#449 of 1,494 In North America
#2154 of 6,434 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 10 27
1994 12 24
1995 13 25
1996 12 33
1997 13 40
1998 22 71
1999 22 92
2000 20 107
2001 15 103
2002 21 114
2003 17 154
2004 18 205
2005 26 235
2006 26 289
2007 44 349
2008 50 412
2009 48 546
2010 44 581
2011 52 769
2012 39 793
2013 58 872
2014 68 954
2015 58 1054
2016 63 1235
2017 70 1487
2018 61 1306
2019 72 1454
2020 68 1691
2021 85 1875
2022 59 1851
2023 63 1831
2024 39 1289
2025 32 1026

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

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 326 357 1002
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 416 462 2001
Applied Mathematics 312 354 2073
Statistics 421 466 2331
Blockchain and Cryptography 339 388 2496

Business rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 396th for Business in the United States and 1910th in the World with 1,190 publications made and 25,526 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#396 of 1,388 In the United States
#440 of 1,472 In North America
#1910 of 6,366 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 12 21
1994 7 17
1995 5 18
1996 3 18
1997 13 24
1998 17 36
1999 18 46
2000 20 71
2001 16 67
2002 22 90
2003 15 134
2004 14 166
2005 23 176
2006 19 232
2007 36 288
2008 39 350
2009 48 506
2010 40 591
2011 62 685
2012 32 807
2013 44 857
2014 47 997
2015 44 953
2016 46 1012
2017 55 1090
2018 50 1079
2019 79 1179
2020 58 1339
2021 93 1559
2022 68 1530
2023 58 1572
2024 30 1278
2025 23 1205

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

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Real Estate 178 199 569
Public Policy / Administration 414 456 1360
Advertising 401 439 1458
Investment Banking and Stock trading 315 349 1516
Accounting 398 435 1585
Marketing 359 397 1679
Management Information Systems 375 418 1808
Management 366 409 1856
Finance 440 485 2127

Economics rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 445th for Economics in the United States and 1953rd in the World with 923 publications made and 15,730 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#445 of 1,361 In the United States
#489 of 1,445 In North America
#1953 of 6,188 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 6 12
1994 8 19
1995 5 13
1996 7 18
1997 11 14
1998 19 32
1999 20 29
2000 9 50
2001 18 61
2002 14 94
2003 12 115
2004 12 116
2005 14 121
2006 13 146
2007 23 196
2008 28 228
2009 34 306
2010 21 359
2011 37 434
2012 28 516
2013 40 578
2014 42 628
2015 31 639
2016 37 670
2017 41 707
2018 38 683
2019 67 804
2020 39 867
2021 66 943
2022 51 949
2023 42 930
2024 30 771
2025 23 652

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

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Investment Banking and Stock trading 315 349 1516
Development Studies 396 436 1569
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 416 462 2001
Finance 440 485 2127

Art & Design rankings

The University of Central Arkansas ranked 460th for Art & Design in the United States and 1963rd in the World with 629 publications made and 7,930 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
#460 of 1,369 In the United States
#509 of 1,454 In North America
#1963 of 6,010 In the World

University of Central Arkansas
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 4 6
1994 4 2
1995 8 10
1996 4 4
1997 6 11
1998 6 28
1999 13 16
2000 7 26
2001 4 25
2002 12 28
2003 5 43
2004 9 66
2005 15 80
2006 7 93
2007 9 95
2008 8 115
2009 20 162
2010 26 182
2011 32 250
2012 18 286
2013 35 268
2014 34 331
2015 25 318
2016 37 352
2017 38 347
2018 31 402
2019 40 441
2020 32 582
2021 26 604
2022 38 710
2023 26 724
2024 15 620
2025 11 535

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

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Music 261 290 869
Creative Writing 436 485 1392
Art History 543 591 1469
Multimedia 357 396 1486
Literature 469 517 1808
Fashion Design 385 429 1871
Aesthetics 514 568 2176

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the University of Central Arkansas

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Chemistry 620 675 3793
Organic Chemistry 633 689 3951
Physical chemistry 626 685 4002