Vanderbilt University ranked 50th in the United States, 77th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 83 research topics. Vanderbilt University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 133,959 academic publications and 4,960,387 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 453 notable alumni.
Vanderbilt University ranked 43rd for Biology in the United States and 74th in the World with 87,351 publications made and 3,768,820 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Vanderbilt University ranked 42nd for Medicine in the United States and 69th in the World with 80,888 publications made and 3,422,918 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Vanderbilt University ranked 48th for Chemistry in the United States and 94th in the World with 65,738 publications made and 2,828,638 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 91st in the World with 54,351 publications made and 2,069,780 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 45th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 94th in the World with 53,376 publications made and 1,788,963 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Linguistics.
Vanderbilt University ranked 63rd for Engineering in the United States and 185th in the World with 45,142 publications made and 1,551,334 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Vanderbilt University ranked 40th for Psychology in the United States and 60th in the World with 43,727 publications made and 1,763,994 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 64th for Physics in the United States and 200th in the World with 43,614 publications made and 1,451,764 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Vanderbilt University ranked 76th for Environmental Science in the United States and 218th in the World with 32,346 publications made and 1,113,608 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 49th for Mathematics in the United States and 92nd in the World with 25,205 publications made and 1,036,974 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Vanderbilt University ranked 51st for Business in the United States and 107th in the World with 15,668 publications made and 521,908 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
Vanderbilt University ranked 46th for Economics in the United States and 78th in the World with 14,438 publications made and 501,759 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Vanderbilt University ranked 54th for Art & Design in the United States and 110th in the World with 8,067 publications made and 178,504 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.
