The University of Rhode Island ranked 143rd in the United States, 455th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 180 research topics. The University of Rhode Island ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 37,629 academic publications and 1,243,159 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 97 notable alumni.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 162nd for Biology in the United States and 644th in the World with 21,311 publications made and 803,111 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 460th in the World with 19,616 publications made and 724,119 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Oceanography, Paleontology.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 155th for Engineering in the United States and 661st in the World with 17,237 publications made and 566,584 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 160th for Chemistry in the United States and 719th in the World with 17,063 publications made and 615,759 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 655th in the World with 17,026 publications made and 525,316 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Philosophy.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 153rd for Physics in the United States and 658th in the World with 15,725 publications made and 561,980 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 656th in the World with 13,373 publications made and 471,395 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Immunology.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 174th for Computer Science in the United States and 658th in the World with 13,244 publications made and 423,663 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 493rd in the World with 8,527 publications made and 324,425 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 160th for Mathematics in the United States and 602nd in the World with 7,226 publications made and 228,795 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 175th for Business in the United States and 629th in the World with 5,561 publications made and 169,055 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Rhode Island ranked 163rd for Economics in the United States and 518th in the World with 4,561 publications made and 141,410 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 654th in the World with 2,839 publications made and 67,194 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.
