Vanderbilt University ranked 50th in the United States, 76th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 78 research topics. Vanderbilt University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 154,991 academic publications and 6,697,687 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 467 notable alumni.
Vanderbilt University ranked 43rd for Biology in the United States and 75th in the World with 97,911 publications made and 4,938,774 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Vanderbilt University ranked 42nd for Medicine in the United States and 70th in the World with 90,364 publications made and 4,507,220 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 73,663 publications made and 3,695,951 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Vanderbilt University ranked 51st for Computer Science in the United States and 94th in the World with 60,825 publications made and 2,780,864 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 46th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 102nd in the World with 60,760 publications made and 2,488,391 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Vanderbilt University ranked 63rd for Engineering in the United States and 183rd in the World with 51,274 publications made and 2,030,911 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Vanderbilt University ranked 63rd for Physics in the United States and 198th in the World with 50,191 publications made and 1,964,952 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 62nd in the World with 48,266 publications made and 2,335,772 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 75th for Environmental Science in the United States and 221st in the World with 37,241 publications made and 1,491,844 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 51st for Mathematics in the United States and 97th in the World with 27,693 publications made and 1,349,338 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 101st in the World with 17,691 publications made and 746,039 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
Vanderbilt University ranked 47th for Economics in the United States and 80th in the World with 16,163 publications made and 710,200 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 113th in the World with 9,234 publications made and 252,973 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.
