Washington and Lee University ranked 333rd in the United States, 1379th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 60 research topics. Washington and Lee University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,378 academic publications and 46,942 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 184 notable alumni.
Washington and Lee University ranked 329th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1398th in the World with 4,377 publications made and 30,465 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Washington and Lee University ranked 470th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2677th in the World with 1,889 publications made and 19,240 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Washington and Lee University ranked 530th for Biology in the United States and 3020th in the World with 1,451 publications made and 25,116 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Washington and Lee University ranked 374th for Business in the United States and 1679th in the World with 1,440 publications made and 12,619 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Actuarial Science.
Washington and Lee University ranked 470th for Computer Science in the United States and 2463rd in the World with 1,426 publications made and 23,894 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
Washington and Lee University ranked 341st for Economics in the United States and 1326th in the World with 1,366 publications made and 10,201 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Actuarial Science, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Washington and Lee University ranked 586th for Engineering in the United States and 3575th in the World with 1,135 publications made and 13,775 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
Washington and Lee University ranked 514th for Physics in the United States and 3069th in the World with 1,126 publications made and 15,404 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Washington and Lee University ranked 450th for Psychology in the United States and 1750th in the World with 1,039 publications made and 23,065 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Washington and Lee University ranked 356th for Art & Design in the United States and 1392nd in the World with 779 publications made and 5,786 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, 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.
Washington and Lee University ranked 537th for Mathematics in the United States and 2768th in the World with 724 publications made and 10,881 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Actuarial Science, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
