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The University of the District of Columbia ranked 618th in the United States, 2447th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 12 research topics. The University of the District of Columbia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,607 academic publications and 35,653 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 13 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2447 of 14,131 In the World
#675 of 2,597 In North America
#618 of 2,496 In the United States
#8 of 15 In District of Columbia
#7 of 14 In Washington
#737 of 1,036 For Social Work
#1405 of 2,328 For Gender Studies
#1517 of 1,577 For Engineering Management
#2743 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#2023 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 9 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 710th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3404th in the World with 1,351 publications made and 19,746 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#710 of 1,761 In the United States
#776 of 1,852 In North America
#3404 of 7,081 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 6 57
1993 7 73
1994 18 68
1995 14 92
1996 9 81
1997 4 104
1998 4 76
1999 4 121
2000 5 114
2001 2 133
2002 9 197
2003 8 189
2004 27 224
2005 8 240
2006 18 352
2007 11 371
2008 25 436
2009 51 466
2010 45 525
2011 44 607
2012 52 663
2013 64 745
2014 55 936
2015 37 921
2016 41 850
2017 54 812
2018 54 889
2019 69 882
2020 81 1067
2021 96 1112
2022 108 1220
2023 95 1394
2024 75 1186

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 339 375 737
Gender Studies 550 602 1405
Education Majors 564 616 1929
Art History 731 793 2101
Anthropology 631 691 2295
Communications and Public Relations 654 715 2344
Aesthetics 621 681 2689
Library and Information science 838 900 2778
Law 685 746 2802
Sociology 722 789 2907
Political Science 693 757 3040
History 708 771 3189
Archaeology 636 698 3220
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 933 1004 3359
Linguistics 666 724 3383
Philosophy 699 765 3425
Demography 769 831 3685

Engineering rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 548th for Engineering in the United States and 3420th in the World with 1,273 publications made and 19,530 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#548 of 1,565 In the United States
#602 of 1,651 In North America
#3420 of 6,782 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 10 41
1993 10 48
1994 13 51
1995 13 68
1996 14 61
1997 8 74
1998 10 68
1999 11 84
2000 8 104
2001 3 129
2002 12 174
2003 12 149
2004 14 248
2005 18 239
2006 21 273
2007 14 336
2008 47 403
2009 37 446
2010 49 502
2011 40 595
2012 55 749
2013 54 775
2014 46 1007
2015 31 1018
2016 31 1004
2017 43 1012
2018 52 1030
2019 54 990
2020 72 1118
2021 86 1237
2022 102 1164
2023 95 1357
2024 89 1146

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Engineering Management 354 386 1517
Computer Networking 398 447 2352
Telecommunications 363 412 2365
Geotechnical Engineering 419 467 2768
Electronic Engineering 403 455 2859
Electrical Engineering 454 507 3086
Aerospace Engineering 535 588 3135
Civil Engineering 509 563 3153
Systems Engineering 535 589 3190
Nanotechnology 455 505 3211
Mechanical Engineering 533 587 3211
Acoustical Engineering 597 654 3246
Metallurgical Engineering 505 557 3425
Structural Engineering 610 665 3688
Materials Science 563 617 3709
Optical Engineering 683 741 4002
Chemical Engineering 597 654 4163

Computer Science rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 577th for Computer Science in the United States and 3083rd in the World with 1,164 publications made and 18,965 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#577 of 1,612 In the United States
#630 of 1,698 In North America
#3083 of 6,845 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 9 42
1993 8 45
1994 16 43
1995 10 89
1996 11 73
1997 5 66
1998 5 70
1999 4 93
2000 4 97
2001 1 130
2002 9 196
2003 7 161
2004 8 219
2005 8 224
2006 23 328
2007 17 349
2008 37 416
2009 34 458
2010 51 568
2011 46 696
2012 54 827
2013 53 931
2014 53 1196
2015 30 1179
2016 35 1062
2017 44 1048
2018 44 1048
2019 47 1022
2020 75 1098
2021 76 1123
2022 98 1162
2023 88 1316
2024 71 1142

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Software Engineering 335 376 1674
Data Science 401 447 1927
Cyber Security 361 405 2008
Blockchain and Cryptography 297 341 2044
Computer Networking 398 447 2352
Telecommunications 363 412 2365
Library and Information science 838 900 2778
Cognitive Science 592 649 2843
Machine Learning 452 504 2851
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 490 541 2927
Management Information Systems 561 623 3107
Neuroscience 757 815 3287
Computer Vision 540 596 3301

Environmental Science rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 668th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3737th in the World with 1,006 publications made and 15,570 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#668 of 1,631 In the United States
#730 of 1,721 In North America
#3737 of 6,876 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 7 34
1993 8 51
1994 13 57
1995 14 54
1996 10 71
1997 4 67
1998 5 56
1999 7 84
2000 8 97
2001 4 111
2002 9 137
2003 6 150
2004 18 186
2005 11 200
2006 13 248
2007 7 269
2008 21 292
2009 29 355
2010 25 390
2011 30 428
2012 41 508
2013 49 521
2014 34 630
2015 17 599
2016 34 563
2017 39 604
2018 49 648
2019 38 671
2020 63 815
2021 77 911
2022 77 976
2023 85 1139
2024 60 985

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geotechnical Engineering 419 467 2768
Earth science and Geophysics 478 531 2793
Environmental Chemistry 480 535 3220
Agricultural Science 526 584 3428
Ecology 611 672 3515
Geography and Cartography 635 698 3542
Oceanography 613 677 3543
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 585 642 3635
Geology 692 754 3836
Paleontology 762 825 3989
Environmental Management 615 679 4032

Biology rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 710th for Biology in the United States and 3911th in the World with 979 publications made and 19,261 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.

Biology ranking Location
#710 of 1,609 In the United States
#771 of 1,698 In North America
#3911 of 6,833 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 7 49
1993 13 53
1994 17 70
1995 13 82
1996 14 85
1997 7 92
1998 9 95
1999 9 96
2000 12 114
2001 3 142
2002 16 163
2003 12 199
2004 16 249
2005 10 285
2006 16 333
2007 10 367
2008 27 452
2009 28 490
2010 17 507
2011 25 560
2012 28 689
2013 28 649
2014 38 885
2015 23 802
2016 22 730
2017 49 747
2018 35 791
2019 43 828
2020 48 1001
2021 81 1155
2022 79 1072
2023 81 1235
2024 48 1014

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Oncology and Cancer research 403 439 2132
Nanotechnology 455 505 3211
Neuroscience 757 815 3287
Agricultural Science 526 584 3428
Genetics 660 713 3612
Immunology 688 737 3722
Botany 659 718 3753
Biochemistry 660 714 3770
Paleontology 762 825 3989

Physics rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 626th for Physics in the United States and 3694th in the World with 966 publications made and 16,655 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#626 of 1,531 In the United States
#684 of 1,617 In North America
#3694 of 6,713 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 8 43
1993 7 53
1994 11 48
1995 11 61
1996 14 59
1997 6 68
1998 10 69
1999 7 69
2000 8 107
2001 2 109
2002 10 137
2003 11 130
2004 18 207
2005 15 256
2006 12 232
2007 11 301
2008 20 352
2009 24 356
2010 22 392
2011 16 430
2012 38 517
2013 33 519
2014 39 620
2015 25 676
2016 26 658
2017 31 647
2018 44 660
2019 36 671
2020 54 779
2021 76 892
2022 77 849
2023 77 1037
2024 62 889

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Condensed Matter Physics 361 405 2479
Nanotechnology 455 505 3211
Acoustical Engineering 597 654 3246
Nuclear Physics 564 618 3307
Quantum and Particle physics 618 676 3582
Astrophysics and Astronomy 719 781 3650
Materials Science 563 617 3709
Optical Engineering 683 741 4002

Chemistry rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 627th for Chemistry in the United States and 3794th in the World with 806 publications made and 15,148 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#627 of 1,447 In the United States
#682 of 1,530 In North America
#3794 of 6,545 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 8 47
1993 10 48
1994 15 57
1995 11 60
1996 15 79
1997 8 70
1998 10 74
1999 9 71
2000 12 99
2001 3 105
2002 13 141
2003 10 150
2004 13 218
2005 19 256
2006 15 255
2007 10 288
2008 20 366
2009 23 399
2010 16 397
2011 12 409
2012 23 470
2013 25 462
2014 29 626
2015 18 625
2016 13 586
2017 34 560
2018 28 638
2019 33 651
2020 34 760
2021 59 862
2022 61 805
2023 68 949
2024 41 827

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Pharmacy 381 420 2125
Nanotechnology 455 505 3211
Environmental Chemistry 480 535 3220
Physical chemistry 545 599 3583
Organic Chemistry 589 644 3707
Materials Science 563 617 3709
Biochemistry 660 714 3770
Chemical Engineering 597 654 4163

Medicine rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 757th for Medicine in the United States and 3637th in the World with 800 publications made and 15,388 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Health Science, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#757 of 1,600 In the United States
#816 of 1,685 In North America
#3637 of 6,775 In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 5 38
1993 5 34
1994 7 46
1995 12 60
1996 6 69
1997 3 70
1998 8 71
1999 11 73
2000 8 78
2001 3 93
2002 12 119
2003 7 148
2004 22 166
2005 12 220
2006 9 268
2007 10 295
2008 17 339
2009 18 366
2010 12 401
2011 22 464
2012 21 560
2013 22 605
2014 26 759
2015 14 686
2016 26 566
2017 40 590
2018 31 605
2019 40 617
2020 41 782
2021 62 838
2022 67 851
2023 67 907
2024 48 802

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 339 375 737
Pharmacy 381 420 2125
Oncology and Cancer research 403 439 2132
Gerontology 582 634 2149
Health Science 819 879 2824
Nursing 835 900 3212
Public Health 709 770 3308
Physical Therapy 729 789 3327
Pathology 638 690 3421
Psychiatry 847 911 3554
Immunology 688 737 3722
Surgery 912 976 4369
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 812 875 4376

Psychology rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 794th for Psychology in the United States and 3449th in the World with 643 publications made and 10,314 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience.

Psychology ranking Location
#794 of 1,558 In the United States
#857 of 1,645 In North America
#3449 of 6,645 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 5 51
1993 2 48
1994 12 47
1995 9 95
1996 4 56
1997 2 77
1998 1 66
1999 2 71
2000 3 90
2001 1 100
2002 8 168
2003 3 136
2004 7 179
2005 4 173
2006 7 239
2007 4 292
2008 9 336
2009 11 349
2010 10 380
2011 20 449
2012 11 477
2013 15 501
2014 23 592
2015 13 480
2016 25 432
2017 29 415
2018 26 402
2019 44 446
2020 51 543
2021 58 573
2022 65 645
2023 56 743
2024 42 587

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 339 375 737
Education Majors 564 616 1929
Child Psychology 746 805 2596
Cognitive Science 592 649 2843
Social Psychology 818 885 3258
Neuroscience 757 815 3287
Psychiatry 847 911 3554

Mathematics rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 584th for Mathematics in the United States and 3117th in the World with 638 publications made and 12,495 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#584 of 1,410 In the United States
#638 of 1,491 In North America
#3117 of 6,418 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 8 28
1993 5 32
1994 3 27
1995 5 43
1996 1 37
1997 2 52
1998 2 37
1999 4 62
2000 2 65
2001 0 77
2002 4 118
2003 4 106
2004 11 136
2005 9 137
2006 10 169
2007 4 204
2008 22 242
2009 20 271
2010 24 328
2011 23 382
2012 29 430
2013 20 506
2014 22 611
2015 13 598
2016 24 579
2017 22 541
2018 20 558
2019 29 563
2020 37 584
2021 48 606
2022 60 650
2023 47 684
2024 40 488

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 511 555 1655
Blockchain and Cryptography 297 341 2044
Statistics 632 691 3440

Business rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 737th for Business in the United States and 3690th in the World with 490 publications made and 6,956 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Engineering Management.

Business ranking Location
#737 of 1,377 In the United States
#801 of 1,460 In North America
#3690 of 6,339 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 2 11
1993 0 16
1994 3 18
1995 3 38
1996 2 16
1997 1 26
1998 2 16
1999 0 30
2000 1 27
2001 1 45
2002 4 41
2003 1 40
2004 3 60
2005 2 55
2006 4 97
2007 6 90
2008 18 142
2009 8 120
2010 20 178
2011 15 184
2012 18 268
2013 22 260
2014 13 336
2015 18 312
2016 15 344
2017 20 296
2018 25 330
2019 28 332
2020 40 387
2021 33 452
2022 44 475
2023 35 524
2024 35 458

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Engineering Management 354 386 1517
Management Information Systems 561 623 3107
Marketing 627 685 3161
Finance 734 799 3706
Management 734 798 3760

Economics rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 730th for Economics in the United States and 3401st in the World with 438 publications made and 4,196 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#730 of 1,355 In the United States
#794 of 1,438 In North America
#3401 of 6,167 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 1 19
1993 1 16
1994 1 25
1995 2 25
1996 3 20
1997 0 28
1998 0 13
1999 1 34
2000 1 23
2001 0 27
2002 5 37
2003 1 47
2004 4 67
2005 3 62
2006 4 81
2007 3 88
2008 11 131
2009 10 96
2010 8 109
2011 12 133
2012 12 152
2013 20 166
2014 11 195
2015 11 208
2016 13 207
2017 19 215
2018 18 184
2019 24 219
2020 44 289
2021 44 297
2022 39 367
2023 35 446
2024 31 395

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 699 762 3049
Finance 734 799 3706

Art & Design rankings

The University of the District of Columbia ranked 772nd for Art & Design in the United States and 3318th in the World with 256 publications made and 4,728 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#772 of 1,361 In the United States
#838 of 1,444 In North America
#3318 of 5,966 In the World

University of the District of Columbia
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 0 5
1993 0 18
1994 2 9
1995 1 15
1996 1 20
1997 0 20
1998 0 11
1999 0 27
2000 0 27
2001 0 23
2002 1 67
2003 2 39
2004 11 59
2005 1 68
2006 3 71
2007 2 74
2008 5 102
2009 11 88
2010 11 146
2011 6 137
2012 10 187
2013 10 156
2014 14 213
2015 7 193
2016 8 168
2017 11 167
2018 12 151
2019 14 173
2020 12 197
2021 18 201
2022 24 203
2023 16 213
2024 12 183

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the District of Columbia in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 731 793 2101
Aesthetics 621 681 2689
Literature 932 1003 3951
Fashion Design 887 959 4376