The University of South Alabama ranked 250th in the United States, 937th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 141 research topics. The University of South Alabama ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 19,815 academic publications and 588,986 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 34 notable alumni.
The University of South Alabama ranked 180th for Biology in the United States and 744th in the World with 12,519 publications made and 423,512 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of South Alabama ranked 166th for Medicine in the United States and 597th in the World with 11,810 publications made and 338,516 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of South Alabama ranked 185th for Chemistry in the United States and 837th in the World with 9,079 publications made and 341,219 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of South Alabama ranked 256th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1056th in the World with 7,811 publications made and 218,284 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of South Alabama ranked 250th for Computer Science in the United States and 1059th in the World with 6,518 publications made and 188,344 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of South Alabama ranked 234th for Engineering in the United States and 1283rd in the World with 6,392 publications made and 171,491 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of South Alabama ranked 185th for Psychology in the United States and 575th in the World with 6,318 publications made and 224,529 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of South Alabama ranked 225th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1075th in the World with 6,119 publications made and 183,842 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of South Alabama ranked 233rd for Physics in the United States and 1236th in the World with 5,974 publications made and 175,611 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of South Alabama ranked 227th for Mathematics in the United States and 943rd in the World with 3,044 publications made and 125,504 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of South Alabama ranked 286th for Business in the United States and 1218th in the World with 2,286 publications made and 58,356 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of South Alabama ranked 286th for Economics in the United States and 1122nd in the World with 1,983 publications made and 45,622 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
The University of South Alabama ranked 304th for Art & Design in the United States and 1187th in the World with 1,156 publications made and 21,970 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
