The University of Rhode Island ranked 138th in the United States, 439th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 179 research topics. The University of Rhode Island ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 36,815 academic publications and 1,188,177 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 93 notable alumni.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 161st for Biology in the United States and 626th in the World with 20,872 publications made and 768,106 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Botany.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 127th for Environmental Science in the United States and 446th in the World with 19,262 publications made and 692,083 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Oceanography, Paleontology.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 153rd for Engineering in the United States and 646th in the World with 16,985 publications made and 543,563 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 159th for Chemistry in the United States and 699th in the World with 16,779 publications made and 590,381 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 167th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 647th in the World with 16,639 publications made and 501,464 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Philosophy.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 152nd for Physics in the United States and 648th in the World with 15,498 publications made and 538,925 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 174th for Medicine in the United States and 648th in the World with 13,021 publications made and 446,393 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Immunology.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 171st for Computer Science in the United States and 642nd in the World with 13,000 publications made and 404,625 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Vision.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 164th for Psychology in the United States and 479th in the World with 8,311 publications made and 308,518 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 159th for Mathematics in the United States and 587th in the World with 7,118 publications made and 219,387 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 174th for Business in the United States and 624th in the World with 5,467 publications made and 160,873 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 161st for Economics in the United States and 507th in the World with 4,467 publications made and 134,378 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 180th for Art & Design in the United States and 639th in the World with 2,773 publications made and 63,612 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.
