The University of Northern Iowa ranked 299th in the United States, 1168th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 97 research topics. The University of Northern Iowa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,883 academic publications and 163,177 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 86 notable alumni.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 279th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1183rd in the World with 6,309 publications made and 120,142 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 320th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1819th in the World with 3,329 publications made and 68,090 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 286th for Psychology in the United States and 1053rd in the World with 3,302 publications made and 88,493 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 337th for Computer Science in the United States and 1692nd in the World with 3,238 publications made and 78,171 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 391st for Biology in the United States and 2347th in the World with 2,966 publications made and 69,960 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 352nd for Medicine in the United States and 1666th in the World with 2,809 publications made and 74,704 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 2471st in the World with 2,557 publications made and 48,425 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 272nd for Mathematics in the United States and 1234th in the World with 2,523 publications made and 65,637 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Actuarial Science.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 377th for Physics in the United States and 2333rd in the World with 2,408 publications made and 50,459 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 272nd for Business in the United States and 1149th in the World with 2,075 publications made and 56,413 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 281st for Economics in the United States and 1099th in the World with 1,858 publications made and 38,946 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Northern Iowa ranked 278th for Art & Design in the United States and 1065th in the World with 1,344 publications made and 18,320 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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