The University of San Diego ranked 252nd in the United States, 948th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 116 research topics. The University of San Diego ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 10,678 academic publications and 183,787 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 100 notable alumni.
The University of San Diego ranked 276th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1172nd in the World with 7,247 publications made and 112,775 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of San Diego ranked 346th for Biology in the United States and 1991st in the World with 4,293 publications made and 97,552 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of San Diego ranked 318th for Medicine in the United States and 1500th in the World with 3,993 publications made and 87,219 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of San Diego ranked 324th for Computer Science in the United States and 1606th in the World with 3,928 publications made and 82,588 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Library and Information science.
The University of San Diego ranked 344th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1970th in the World with 3,713 publications made and 70,584 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of San Diego ranked 303rd for Psychology in the United States and 1136th in the World with 3,649 publications made and 73,311 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of San Diego ranked 328th for Engineering in the United States and 2125th in the World with 3,306 publications made and 71,610 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
The University of San Diego ranked 366th for Physics in the United States and 2285th in the World with 3,050 publications made and 52,541 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of San Diego ranked 250th for Business in the United States and 998th in the World with 2,866 publications made and 57,245 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of San Diego ranked 362nd for Chemistry in the United States and 2349th in the World with 2,550 publications made and 61,914 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of San Diego ranked 252nd for Economics in the United States and 939th in the World with 2,398 publications made and 38,260 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of San Diego ranked 327th for Mathematics in the United States and 1545th in the World with 2,202 publications made and 47,462 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
The University of San Diego ranked 308th for Art & Design in the United States and 1218th in the World with 1,179 publications made and 17,303 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
