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Vassar College ranked 265th in the United States, 1000th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 86 research topics. Vassar College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,953 academic publications and 166,800 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 320 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1000 of 14,131 In the World
#296 of 2,597 In North America
#265 of 2,496 In the United States
#21 of 221 In New York State
#1 of 2 In Poughkeepsie
#436 of 2,556 For Classics and Ancient History
#483 of 1,187 For Radio and Television broadcasting
#534 of 2,091 For Gender Studies
#204 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#748 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 83 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Vassar College ranked 315th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1330th in the World with 4,143 publications made and 68,141 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#315 of 1,728 In the United States
#354 of 1,819 In North America
#1330 of 7,020 In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 46 191
1992 46 200
1993 43 207
1994 44 200
1995 53 308
1996 50 268
1997 53 266
1998 58 372
1999 53 406
2000 60 515
2001 58 584
2002 48 838
2003 57 1013
2004 85 1126
2005 87 1352
2006 86 1725
2007 86 1876
2008 101 2011
2009 83 2298
2010 108 2621
2011 90 2857
2012 123 3166
2013 137 3386
2014 110 3348
2015 151 3353
2016 138 3457
2017 116 3361
2018 136 3772
2019 118 4087
2020 150 4563
2021 131 4693
2022 116 4388
2023 145 4221

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Classics and Ancient History 166 188 436
Radio and Television broadcasting 188 209 483
Gender Studies 242 273 534
Art History 221 249 560
Political Economy 221 250 589
Media Studies 270 304 650
Broadcast Journalism 228 256 667
Military science 336 367 708
Criminology and Criminal Justice 367 404 767
International Relations and Diplomacy 267 299 808
Aesthetics 251 285 889
Library and Information science 332 363 937
Genealogy 368 403 978
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 323 356 988
Public Policy / Administration 353 391 1046
Anthropology 345 384 1053
History 283 319 1112
Sociology 350 388 1168
Linguistics 290 325 1217
Law 364 403 1246
Philosophy 275 315 1329
Political Science 361 403 1368
Archaeology 319 362 1450
Education Majors 498 547 1501
Demography 350 393 1507
Communications and Public Relations 524 575 1609

Computer Science rankings

Vassar College ranked 295th for Computer Science in the United States and 1373rd in the World with 3,096 publications made and 95,133 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Library and Information science, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#295 of 1,576 In the United States
#332 of 1,662 In North America
#1373 of 6,752 In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 17 161
1992 26 153
1993 25 177
1994 26 167
1995 29 272
1996 26 207
1997 32 234
1998 45 322
1999 38 357
2000 74 472
2001 56 712
2002 64 1118
2003 66 1328
2004 89 1627
2005 96 1730
2006 75 2409
2007 81 2542
2008 70 2847
2009 79 3140
2010 103 3678
2011 73 3886
2012 91 4271
2013 111 4469
2014 95 4607
2015 106 4647
2016 119 4901
2017 104 4737
2018 123 5040
2019 118 5491
2020 140 6384
2021 132 6740
2022 112 6179
2023 120 6333

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Web Design and Development 141 168 614
Computational Linguistics 147 174 615
Robotics 160 190 819
Computer Vision 195 225 913
Library and Information science 332 363 937
Cognitive Science 262 296 1023
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 243 269 1091
Neuroscience 312 348 1191
Software Engineering 270 307 1221
Data Science 326 363 1382
Human-Computer Interaction 278 313 1385
Blockchain and Cryptography 228 263 1389
Computer Networking 262 298 1403
Cyber Security 280 316 1413
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 269 306 1426
Computer Graphics 288 323 1659
Telecommunications 306 347 1968
Machine Learning 358 402 2135

Physics rankings

Vassar College ranked 291st for Physics in the United States and 1673rd in the World with 2,741 publications made and 85,627 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#291 of 1,485 In the United States
#331 of 1,569 In North America
#1673 of 6,603 In the World

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Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 14 150
1992 25 156
1993 30 171
1994 26 208
1995 23 269
1996 20 221
1997 36 270
1998 27 377
1999 43 363
2000 73 559
2001 66 860
2002 66 1216
2003 53 1575
2004 78 1738
2005 89 1845
2006 73 2424
2007 68 2296
2008 75 2356
2009 77 2633
2010 113 3041
2011 88 3191
2012 79 3462
2013 109 3709
2014 91 3823
2015 96 3976
2016 101 4240
2017 87 4146
2018 81 4463
2019 109 4591
2020 124 5430
2021 111 5814
2022 91 5694
2023 109 5807

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 178 204 680
Astrobiology 224 252 849
Theoretical Physics 203 236 984
Acoustical Engineering 272 309 1370
Atomic and Molecular physics 287 325 1503
Biophysics 340 377 1538
Nuclear Physics 283 321 1543
Quantum and Particle physics 278 317 1626
Optical Engineering 290 328 1719
Condensed Matter Physics 283 325 1944
Materials Science 339 384 2373
Nanotechnology 346 387 2524

Biology rankings

Vassar College ranked 343rd for Biology in the United States and 1955th in the World with 2,598 publications made and 88,731 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#343 of 1,582 In the United States
#384 of 1,668 In North America
#1955 of 6,770 In the World

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Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 16 248
1992 21 243
1993 34 250
1994 25 232
1995 33 345
1996 26 317
1997 35 366
1998 25 434
1999 32 479
2000 53 626
2001 36 601
2002 34 783
2003 30 921
2004 55 1040
2005 60 1229
2006 61 1767
2007 63 2384
2008 69 2637
2009 73 3095
2010 81 3612
2011 82 3865
2012 82 4078
2013 99 4369
2014 76 4383
2015 96 4297
2016 103 4461
2017 101 4553
2018 92 4784
2019 100 4965
2020 139 5679
2021 115 6040
2022 106 5793
2023 122 5744

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Entomology 177 205 694
Astrobiology 224 252 849
Evolutionary Biology 271 305 1021
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 243 269 1091
Neuroscience 312 348 1191
Zoology 281 321 1222
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 331 376 1538
Biophysics 340 377 1538
Genetics 316 353 1650
Paleontology 339 386 1803
Biochemistry 328 366 1869
Botany 329 375 1895
Agricultural Science 298 345 1948
Horticulture 302 347 2186
Virology 418 456 2260
Nanotechnology 346 387 2524
Oncology and Cancer research 476 515 2551
Microbiology 429 472 2637
Pharmacology 484 525 2655
Immunology 493 534 2677
Nutrition and Food Science 386 431 2880

Engineering rankings

Vassar College ranked 326th for Engineering in the United States and 2087th in the World with 2,585 publications made and 74,335 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Acoustical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#326 of 1,518 In the United States
#369 of 1,602 In North America
#2087 of 6,684 In the World

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Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 11 125
1992 21 153
1993 23 164
1994 19 161
1995 27 209
1996 21 196
1997 33 247
1998 24 333
1999 37 332
2000 58 503
2001 50 688
2002 72 1035
2003 52 1195
2004 68 1407
2005 82 1519
2006 68 1901
2007 71 1852
2008 78 1950
2009 83 2247
2010 102 2631
2011 79 2819
2012 76 3031
2013 111 3254
2014 83 3409
2015 85 3382
2016 97 3732
2017 79 3661
2018 88 3870
2019 99 4198
2020 125 5004
2021 120 5226
2022 98 5011
2023 109 4995

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Robotics 160 190 819
Landscape Architecture 155 177 981
Acoustical Engineering 272 309 1370
Human-Computer Interaction 278 313 1385
Computer Networking 262 298 1403
Systems Engineering 311 353 1586
Optical Engineering 290 328 1719
Electronic Engineering 271 310 1813
Aerospace Engineering 335 379 1917
Telecommunications 306 347 1968
Structural Engineering 317 359 2001
Electrical Engineering 299 339 2070
Civil Engineering 367 415 2141
Mechanical Engineering 380 424 2265
Materials Science 339 384 2373
Metallurgical Engineering 340 386 2420
Nanotechnology 346 387 2524
Chemical Engineering 370 418 2778
Geotechnical Engineering 434 483 2796

Environmental Science rankings

Vassar College ranked 334th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1860th in the World with 2,434 publications made and 57,261 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#334 of 1,598 In the United States
#383 of 1,687 In North America
#1860 of 6,798 In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 16 148
1992 18 172
1993 29 174
1994 24 185
1995 33 240
1996 27 224
1997 34 249
1998 28 313
1999 30 327
2000 42 484
2001 38 458
2002 33 686
2003 32 879
2004 61 932
2005 56 1089
2006 63 1321
2007 54 1620
2008 66 1691
2009 67 1944
2010 77 2217
2011 76 2490
2012 81 2534
2013 87 2872
2014 72 2829
2015 92 2893
2016 98 3039
2017 77 3180
2018 104 3478
2019 76 3668
2020 101 4170
2021 93 4373
2022 85 4362
2023 102 4014

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 331 376 1538
Geography and Cartography 331 379 1714
Oceanography 301 350 1744
Paleontology 339 386 1803
Ecology 331 382 1887
Geology 343 393 1929
Agricultural Science 298 345 1948
Earth science and Geophysics 357 406 2079
Petrology and Geochemistry 363 412 2102
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 345 390 2192
Environmental Chemistry 347 396 2380
Environmental Management 389 441 2670
Geotechnical Engineering 434 483 2796

Chemistry rankings

Vassar College ranked 348th for Chemistry in the United States and 2203rd in the World with 1,917 publications made and 70,000 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#348 of 1,407 In the United States
#391 of 1,488 In North America
#2203 of 6,447 In the World

Vassar College
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 13 180
1992 18 177
1993 31 171
1994 13 206
1995 22 221
1996 19 212
1997 19 261
1998 13 294
1999 28 314
2000 40 459
2001 32 535
2002 38 660
2003 26 789
2004 40 978
2005 52 1040
2006 47 1473
2007 52 1941
2008 53 2140
2009 53 2488
2010 59 2891
2011 64 3086
2012 59 3241
2013 90 3253
2014 56 3377
2015 67 3334
2016 82 3503
2017 68 3478
2018 59 3460
2019 82 3704
2020 92 4117
2021 86 4548
2022 72 4519
2023 83 4766

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Pharmacy 311 345 1644
Biochemistry 328 366 1869
Petrology and Geochemistry 363 412 2102
Materials Science 339 384 2373
Organic Chemistry 353 401 2380
Environmental Chemistry 347 396 2380
Nanotechnology 346 387 2524
Inorganic Chemistry 394 440 2664
Physical chemistry 394 444 2697
Chemical Engineering 370 418 2778
Nutrition and Food Science 386 431 2880

Medicine rankings

Vassar College ranked 433rd for Medicine in the United States and 2085th in the World with 1,554 publications made and 47,259 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.

Medicine ranking Location
#433 of 1,558 In the United States
#475 of 1,643 In North America
#2085 of 6,680 In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 7 181
1992 15 164
1993 13 178
1994 16 166
1995 18 232
1996 17 231
1997 14 237
1998 17 324
1999 14 331
2000 28 397
2001 24 426
2002 15 560
2003 24 634
2004 31 724
2005 33 786
2006 32 980
2007 35 1139
2008 35 1349
2009 30 1602
2010 62 1888
2011 50 2033
2012 56 2213
2013 59 2410
2014 41 2507
2015 56 2440
2016 61 2603
2017 57 2560
2018 55 2768
2019 61 2978
2020 76 3524
2021 82 3789
2022 74 3634
2023 83 3593

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Audiology 262 294 864
Gerontology 358 395 1126
Clinical Psychology 464 510 1446
Pharmacy 311 345 1644
Psychiatry 427 469 1692
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 356 393 1730
Public Health 416 462 1808
Health Science 639 688 2029
Anatomy and Physiology 446 489 2130
Pathology 416 457 2142
Virology 418 456 2260
Nursing 663 719 2370
Oncology and Cancer research 476 515 2551
Surgery 575 623 2635
Pharmacology 484 525 2655
Immunology 493 534 2677

Psychology rankings

Vassar College ranked 399th for Psychology in the United States and 1562nd in the World with 1,233 publications made and 36,481 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#399 of 1,527 In the United States
#442 of 1,612 In North America
#1562 of 6,528 In the World

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Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 6 151
1992 11 136
1993 16 166
1994 12 162
1995 18 226
1996 10 156
1997 13 188
1998 20 244
1999 9 209
2000 18 254
2001 17 244
2002 9 331
2003 13 405
2004 32 444
2005 26 483
2006 20 632
2007 27 705
2008 26 957
2009 40 1070
2010 34 1254
2011 35 1456
2012 39 1598
2013 50 1802
2014 31 1799
2015 42 1845
2016 46 1856
2017 50 1919
2018 50 1998
2019 46 2209
2020 59 2675
2021 55 2655
2022 56 2379
2023 56 2323

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Cognitive Science 262 296 1023
Social Psychology 364 405 1138
Child Psychology 408 451 1177
Neuroscience 312 348 1191
Clinical Psychology 464 510 1446
Education Majors 498 547 1501
Psychiatry 427 469 1692

Art & Design rankings

Vassar College ranked 265th for Art & Design in the United States and 973rd in the World with 1,152 publications made and 13,653 citations received. Main research topics: Art History, Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.

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
#265 of 1,321 In the United States
#299 of 1,404 In North America
#973 of 5,720 In the World

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Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 9 27
1992 10 44
1993 11 38
1994 11 31
1995 10 68
1996 13 63
1997 14 64
1998 16 94
1999 18 81
2000 18 94
2001 16 121
2002 15 192
2003 17 185
2004 29 196
2005 18 240
2006 21 273
2007 21 331
2008 29 363
2009 22 407
2010 34 453
2011 26 569
2012 39 611
2013 43 608
2014 44 660
2015 38 629
2016 39 646
2017 23 677
2018 36 732
2019 28 805
2020 53 811
2021 30 848
2022 47 788
2023 37 793

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Music 101 117 259
Art History 221 249 560
Cinematography 195 225 636
Creative Writing 238 272 674
Literature 230 261 781
Performing arts 234 267 828
Illustration and Concept Art 180 210 861
Aesthetics 251 285 889
Painting and Drawing 193 223 913
Sculpture 193 223 913
Landscape Architecture 155 177 981
Interior Design 150 172 1009
Fashion Design 314 356 1420
Computer Graphics 288 323 1659

Mathematics rankings

Vassar College ranked 395th for Mathematics in the United States and 2022nd in the World with 1,006 publications made and 22,776 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#395 of 1,371 In the United States
#439 of 1,451 In North America
#2022 of 6,305 In the World

Vassar College
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 7 42
1992 5 43
1993 9 63
1994 8 68
1995 8 110
1996 5 99
1997 10 79
1998 12 116
1999 8 110
2000 14 157
2001 8 162
2002 16 249
2003 17 300
2004 21 324
2005 31 373
2006 23 500
2007 25 565
2008 20 664
2009 28 687
2010 28 872
2011 25 917
2012 37 984
2013 36 1043
2014 45 1149
2015 51 1213
2016 48 1258
2017 36 1197
2018 44 1283
2019 53 1436
2020 49 1652
2021 52 1851
2022 38 1658
2023 47 1527

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 309 342 1305
Blockchain and Cryptography 228 263 1389
Math Teachers 625 677 1904
Statistics 362 406 1957
Applied Mathematics 325 371 2146

Business rankings

Vassar College ranked 410th for Business in the United States and 1853rd in the World with 1,000 publications made and 23,575 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.

Business ranking Location
#410 of 1,334 In the United States
#454 of 1,412 In North America
#1853 of 6,187 In the World

Vassar College
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 5 44
1992 7 40
1993 11 38
1994 6 45
1995 11 118
1996 6 71
1997 10 77
1998 12 97
1999 11 96
2000 19 153
2001 12 208
2002 16 313
2003 23 354
2004 25 438
2005 31 479
2006 27 622
2007 19 638
2008 30 671
2009 30 794
2010 34 945
2011 30 1070
2012 38 1093
2013 41 1274
2014 37 1290
2015 38 1167
2016 45 1414
2017 36 1262
2018 41 1359
2019 33 1579
2020 62 1856
2021 51 1876
2022 45 1756
2023 38 1822

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 353 391 1046
Finance 319 356 1340
Advertising 449 491 1545
Accounting 528 575 2071
Management 466 515 2264
Marketing 676 737 3312

Economics rankings

Vassar College ranked 376th for Economics in the United States and 1457th in the World with 984 publications made and 21,989 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#376 of 1,317 In the United States
#416 of 1,400 In North America
#1457 of 5,995 In the World

Vassar College
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 10 31
1992 9 33
1993 9 26
1994 5 39
1995 8 64
1996 8 50
1997 9 54
1998 13 77
1999 8 80
2000 18 109
2001 14 180
2002 19 225
2003 21 319
2004 26 326
2005 30 422
2006 22 495
2007 18 509
2008 33 577
2009 28 667
2010 31 798
2011 37 881
2012 30 896
2013 35 1031
2014 39 1115
2015 35 1009
2016 40 1176
2017 40 1028
2018 46 1113
2019 41 1259
2020 50 1567
2021 50 1618
2022 37 1668
2023 37 1620

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Political Economy 221 250 589
International Relations and Diplomacy 267 299 808
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 309 342 1305
Finance 319 356 1340
Development Studies 423 464 1553