Vanderbilt University ranked 48th in the United States, 73rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 76 research topics. Vanderbilt University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 158,855 academic publications and 6,998,089 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 487 notable alumni.
Vanderbilt University ranked 43rd for Biology in the United States and 76th in the World with 100,182 publications made and 5,160,711 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Vanderbilt University ranked 43rd for Medicine in the United States and 74th in the World with 92,697 publications made and 4,714,309 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Vanderbilt University ranked 45th for Chemistry in the United States and 92nd in the World with 75,054 publications made and 3,839,220 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Vanderbilt University ranked 46th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 104th in the World with 62,344 publications made and 2,625,264 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Vanderbilt University ranked 51st for Computer Science in the United States and 96th in the World with 62,300 publications made and 2,917,317 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 63rd for Engineering in the United States and 189th in the World with 52,315 publications made and 2,130,924 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Vanderbilt University ranked 62nd for Physics in the United States and 200th in the World with 51,203 publications made and 2,038,554 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Vanderbilt University ranked 42nd for Psychology in the United States and 64th in the World with 49,514 publications made and 2,441,443 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 74th for Environmental Science in the United States and 224th in the World with 38,086 publications made and 1,568,863 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 50th for Mathematics in the United States and 96th in the World with 28,231 publications made and 1,401,858 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Vanderbilt University ranked 50th for Business in the United States and 106th in the World with 18,024 publications made and 794,844 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
Vanderbilt University ranked 46th for Economics in the United States and 81st in the World with 16,522 publications made and 748,534 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 53rd for Art & Design in the United States and 116th in the World with 9,415 publications made and 266,030 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
