The University of San Diego ranked 248th in the United States, 934th in the global 2026 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 10,954 academic publications and 195,150 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 104 notable alumni.
The University of San Diego ranked 276th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1188th in the World with 7,405 publications made and 120,133 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 2022nd in the World with 4,396 publications made and 103,374 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of San Diego ranked 317th for Medicine in the United States and 1522nd in the World with 4,106 publications made and 92,352 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of San Diego ranked 321st for Computer Science in the United States and 1629th in the World with 4,016 publications made and 87,975 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 2012th in the World with 3,799 publications made and 74,471 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 1158th in the World with 3,727 publications made and 78,200 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of San Diego ranked 329th for Engineering in the United States and 2160th in the World with 3,369 publications made and 75,338 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
The University of San Diego ranked 365th for Physics in the United States and 2300th in the World with 3,112 publications made and 55,946 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of San Diego ranked 248th for Business in the United States and 1002nd in the World with 2,916 publications made and 60,947 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of San Diego ranked 361st for Chemistry in the United States and 2381st in the World with 2,605 publications made and 65,326 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of San Diego ranked 255th for Economics in the United States and 962nd in the World with 2,431 publications made and 40,301 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of San Diego ranked 326th for Mathematics in the United States and 1572nd in the World with 2,231 publications made and 50,223 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
The University of San Diego ranked 307th for Art & Design in the United States and 1235th in the World with 1,193 publications made and 18,533 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.
