Washington State University ranked 76th in the United States, 165th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 18 research topics. Washington State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 97,388 academic publications and 3,388,313 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 233 notable alumni.
Washington State University ranked 73rd for Biology in the United States and 177th in the World with 56,528 publications made and 2,503,221 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Washington State University ranked 66th for Chemistry in the United States and 163rd in the World with 48,842 publications made and 2,200,543 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Washington State University ranked 60th for Environmental Science in the United States and 154th in the World with 46,878 publications made and 1,706,974 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Washington State University ranked 68th for Engineering in the United States and 213th in the World with 39,035 publications made and 1,647,018 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Washington State University ranked 69th for Physics in the United States and 228th in the World with 36,179 publications made and 1,602,327 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Washington State University ranked 104th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 329th in the World with 33,384 publications made and 1,175,332 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Washington State University ranked 117th for Medicine in the United States and 355th in the World with 31,745 publications made and 1,208,964 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Washington State University ranked 91st for Computer Science in the United States and 243rd in the World with 28,609 publications made and 1,266,819 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Washington State University ranked 128th for Psychology in the United States and 325th in the World with 15,523 publications made and 617,987 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Washington State University ranked 116th for Mathematics in the United States and 354th in the World with 13,128 publications made and 437,092 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Washington State University ranked 91st for Business in the United States and 247th in the World with 12,391 publications made and 459,823 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Washington State University ranked 110th for Economics in the United States and 298th in the World with 8,211 publications made and 264,371 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Washington State University ranked 101st for Art & Design in the United States and 319th in the World with 5,398 publications made and 182,038 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
