The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 131st in the United States, 401st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 204 research topics. The University of Nevada - Reno ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 46,639 academic publications and 1,323,978 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 137 notable alumni.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 142nd for Biology in the United States and 527th in the World with 25,921 publications made and 901,634 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 132nd for Engineering in the United States and 555th in the World with 22,266 publications made and 610,947 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 136th for Chemistry in the United States and 544th in the World with 21,759 publications made and 734,569 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 126th for Environmental Science in the United States and 447th in the World with 21,632 publications made and 675,565 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 149th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 561st in the World with 20,821 publications made and 538,706 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 127th for Physics in the United States and 545th in the World with 20,751 publications made and 596,294 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 158th for Medicine in the United States and 558th in the World with 17,996 publications made and 561,264 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 148th for Computer Science in the United States and 546th in the World with 17,846 publications made and 499,518 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 149th for Psychology in the United States and 427th in the World with 11,829 publications made and 355,195 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 156th for Mathematics in the United States and 578th in the World with 8,019 publications made and 229,452 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 153rd for Business in the United States and 546th in the World with 6,639 publications made and 166,476 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 168th for Economics in the United States and 528th in the World with 5,033 publications made and 119,658 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 137th for Art & Design in the United States and 477th in the World with 3,851 publications made and 75,791 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
