The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 288th in the United States, 1113th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 112 research topics. The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,647 academic publications and 272,649 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 26 notable alumni.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 300th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1307th in the World with 7,044 publications made and 150,357 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 288th for Biology in the United States and 1559th in the World with 6,043 publications made and 180,995 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Botany.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 246th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1209th in the World with 5,912 publications made and 165,640 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 315th for Computer Science in the United States and 1564th in the World with 4,371 publications made and 99,833 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Library and Information science.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 338th for Medicine in the United States and 1579th in the World with 4,226 publications made and 101,403 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Science.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 299th for Psychology in the United States and 1110th in the World with 3,817 publications made and 93,575 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 311th for Engineering in the United States and 1994th in the World with 3,723 publications made and 98,041 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Networking.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 327th for Physics in the United States and 2011th in the World with 3,332 publications made and 86,181 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 319th for Chemistry in the United States and 2013th in the World with 3,301 publications made and 99,696 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 253rd for Business in the United States and 1016th in the World with 2,616 publications made and 66,408 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 316th for Mathematics in the United States and 1491st in the World with 2,581 publications made and 52,827 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 264th for Economics in the United States and 994th in the World with 2,257 publications made and 41,583 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranked 238th for Art & Design in the United States and 866th in the World with 1,652 publications made and 33,054 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.
