The University of South Dakota ranked 272nd in the United States, 1066th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 106 research topics. The University of South Dakota ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,366 academic publications and 294,407 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 93 notable alumni.
The University of South Dakota ranked 248th for Biology in the United States and 1231st in the World with 8,330 publications made and 221,621 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of South Dakota ranked 233rd for Medicine in the United States and 968th in the World with 8,324 publications made and 193,309 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
The University of South Dakota ranked 344th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1529th in the World with 5,858 publications made and 104,563 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of South Dakota ranked 251st for Chemistry in the United States and 1410th in the World with 5,739 publications made and 175,929 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of South Dakota ranked 261st for Psychology in the United States and 934th in the World with 4,967 publications made and 112,986 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of South Dakota ranked 322nd for Computer Science in the United States and 1603rd in the World with 4,923 publications made and 119,499 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cognitive Science.
The University of South Dakota ranked 308th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1697th in the World with 3,929 publications made and 97,673 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
The University of South Dakota ranked 321st for Engineering in the United States and 2060th in the World with 3,865 publications made and 92,641 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of South Dakota ranked 319th for Physics in the United States and 1953rd in the World with 3,522 publications made and 87,003 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of South Dakota ranked 358th for Mathematics in the United States and 1834th in the World with 2,132 publications made and 44,339 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of South Dakota ranked 383rd for Business in the United States and 1807th in the World with 1,542 publications made and 29,338 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of South Dakota ranked 375th for Economics in the United States and 1557th in the World with 1,510 publications made and 21,805 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of South Dakota ranked 395th for Art & Design in the United States and 1649th in the World with 871 publications made and 12,515 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.
