The University of South Alabama ranked 256th in the United States, 964th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 140 research topics. The University of South Alabama ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,399 academic publications and 625,256 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 36 notable alumni.
The University of South Alabama ranked 180th for Biology in the United States and 758th in the World with 12,848 publications made and 453,817 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 606th in the World with 12,171 publications made and 361,697 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of South Alabama ranked 184th for Chemistry in the United States and 848th in the World with 9,259 publications made and 365,465 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of South Alabama ranked 249th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1060th in the World with 8,034 publications made and 247,251 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of South Alabama ranked 245th for Computer Science in the United States and 1057th in the World with 6,688 publications made and 198,180 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of South Alabama ranked 236th for Engineering in the United States and 1305th in the World with 6,547 publications made and 180,591 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of South Alabama ranked 186th for Psychology in the United States and 584th in the World with 6,469 publications made and 239,777 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of South Alabama ranked 226th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1098th in the World with 6,300 publications made and 195,311 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 1258th in the World with 6,114 publications made and 185,033 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of South Alabama ranked 220th for Mathematics in the United States and 934th in the World with 3,121 publications made and 141,591 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of South Alabama ranked 281st for Business in the United States and 1215th in the World with 2,357 publications made and 73,794 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of South Alabama ranked 281st for Economics in the United States and 1116th in the World with 2,049 publications made and 61,693 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 300th for Art & Design in the United States and 1198th in the World with 1,180 publications made and 23,450 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.
