The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 88th in the United States, 199th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 26 research topics. The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 90,051 academic publications and 2,943,816 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 464 notable alumni.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 69th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 175th in the World with 45,504 publications made and 1,472,387 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 108th for Biology in the United States and 310th in the World with 45,188 publications made and 1,685,251 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 100th for Medicine in the United States and 257th in the World with 40,246 publications made and 1,373,828 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 82nd for Engineering in the United States and 275th in the World with 36,859 publications made and 1,284,639 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 98th for Chemistry in the United States and 312th in the World with 35,331 publications made and 1,330,927 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 82nd for Physics in the United States and 270th in the World with 35,308 publications made and 1,241,919 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 95th for Computer Science in the United States and 247th in the World with 33,842 publications made and 1,192,120 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 82nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 253rd in the World with 32,720 publications made and 1,156,874 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 83rd for Psychology in the United States and 175th in the World with 26,131 publications made and 949,333 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 65th for Mathematics in the United States and 160th in the World with 20,617 publications made and 721,739 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 59th for Business in the United States and 125th in the World with 16,684 publications made and 627,418 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Advertising.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 67th for Economics in the United States and 136th in the World with 13,892 publications made and 435,245 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked 75th for Art & Design in the United States and 179th in the World with 7,405 publications made and 197,646 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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