Washington State University ranked 71st in the United States, 141st in the global 2025 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 94,134 academic publications and 3,221,096 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 226 notable alumni.
Washington State University ranked 74th for Biology in the United States and 175th in the World with 55,054 publications made and 2,387,963 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Washington State University ranked 66th for Chemistry in the United States and 160th in the World with 47,857 publications made and 2,098,254 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 150th in the World with 45,664 publications made and 1,625,660 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Washington State University ranked 69th for Engineering in the United States and 212th in the World with 38,299 publications made and 1,559,742 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Washington State University ranked 70th for Physics in the United States and 226th in the World with 35,507 publications made and 1,521,241 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Washington State University ranked 103rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 316th in the World with 32,675 publications made and 1,119,966 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Washington State University ranked 119th for Medicine in the United States and 350th in the World with 30,682 publications made and 1,150,241 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Washington State University ranked 92nd for Computer Science in the United States and 242nd in the World with 28,008 publications made and 1,204,276 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 323rd in the World with 15,091 publications made and 592,808 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Washington State University ranked 115th for Mathematics in the United States and 347th in the World with 12,938 publications made and 428,077 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 241st in the World with 12,153 publications made and 436,749 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Washington State University ranked 108th for Economics in the United States and 283rd in the World with 8,065 publications made and 257,116 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Washington State University ranked 100th for Art & Design in the United States and 311th in the World with 5,330 publications made and 174,591 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.
