The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 140th in the United States, 445th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 201 research topics. The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 37,851 academic publications and 880,845 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 144 notable alumni.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 151st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 565th in the World with 20,345 publications made and 477,289 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 204th for Biology in the United States and 913th in the World with 16,760 publications made and 488,889 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 182nd for Medicine in the United States and 694th in the World with 16,135 publications made and 380,457 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 158th for Environmental Science in the United States and 647th in the World with 15,961 publications made and 427,061 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 183rd for Engineering in the United States and 836th in the World with 15,283 publications made and 390,570 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 171st for Physics in the United States and 788th in the World with 14,373 publications made and 381,153 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 178th for Computer Science in the United States and 683rd in the World with 14,327 publications made and 385,456 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 217th for Chemistry in the United States and 1077th in the World with 11,864 publications made and 338,156 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 161st for Psychology in the United States and 473rd in the World with 11,573 publications made and 328,541 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 119th for Business in the United States and 379th in the World with 8,651 publications made and 236,157 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 158th for Mathematics in the United States and 587th in the World with 8,591 publications made and 222,264 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 151st for Economics in the United States and 478th in the World with 6,216 publications made and 133,335 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked 143rd for Art & Design in the United States and 503rd in the World with 3,648 publications made and 72,965 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.
