The University of Northern Iowa ranked 305th in the United States, 1210th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 96 research topics. The University of Northern Iowa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,005 academic publications and 169,803 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 87 notable alumni.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 279th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1217th in the World with 6,394 publications made and 124,872 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 321st for Environmental Science in the United States and 1873rd in the World with 3,374 publications made and 71,346 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 290th for Psychology in the United States and 1085th in the World with 3,355 publications made and 92,033 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 340th for Computer Science in the United States and 1736th in the World with 3,256 publications made and 81,538 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 394th for Biology in the United States and 2407th in the World with 2,998 publications made and 73,346 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 354th for Medicine in the United States and 1708th in the World with 2,846 publications made and 78,209 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 383rd for Engineering in the United States and 2508th in the World with 2,580 publications made and 50,562 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 273rd for Mathematics in the United States and 1269th in the World with 2,554 publications made and 67,890 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Actuarial Science.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 379th for Physics in the United States and 2385th in the World with 2,435 publications made and 52,930 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 276th for Business in the United States and 1180th in the World with 2,098 publications made and 58,700 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 283rd for Economics in the United States and 1130th in the World with 1,877 publications made and 40,482 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 280th for Art & Design in the United States and 1093rd in the World with 1,352 publications made and 19,184 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.
