The University of Iowa ranked 47th in the United States, 71st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 112 research topics. The University of Iowa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 148,725 academic publications and 4,851,573 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 648 notable alumni.
The University of Iowa ranked 41st for Biology in the United States and 71st in the World with 89,363 publications made and 3,511,499 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Iowa ranked 36th for Medicine in the United States and 55th in the World with 86,900 publications made and 3,204,034 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
The University of Iowa ranked 50th for Chemistry in the United States and 96th in the World with 66,310 publications made and 2,633,451 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Iowa ranked 43rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 80th in the World with 60,386 publications made and 1,756,266 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Iowa ranked 48th for Computer Science in the United States and 88th in the World with 57,507 publications made and 1,996,346 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 56th for Engineering in the United States and 161st in the World with 51,310 publications made and 1,667,778 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Iowa ranked 59th for Physics in the United States and 166th in the World with 49,998 publications made and 1,602,829 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Iowa ranked 31st for Psychology in the United States and 41st in the World with 48,043 publications made and 1,877,717 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 54th for Environmental Science in the United States and 115th in the World with 43,678 publications made and 1,453,467 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 44th for Mathematics in the United States and 81st in the World with 28,922 publications made and 962,330 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 46th for Business in the United States and 88th in the World with 17,470 publications made and 573,628 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Iowa ranked 47th for Economics in the United States and 81st in the World with 15,233 publications made and 410,161 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 48th for Art & Design in the United States and 96th in the World with 9,806 publications made and 203,154 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.