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Webster University ranked 531st in the United States, 2131st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 73 research topics. Webster University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,524 academic publications and 23,283 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 101 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2131 of 14,131 In the World
#582 of 2,597 In North America
#531 of 2,496 In the United States
#9 of 67 In Missouri
#4 of 16 In St. Louis
#387 of 1,067 For Plastic Surgery
#686 of 1,021 For International Law
#691 of 1,000 For Human Rights Law
#764 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1241 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Webster University ranked 825th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3759th in the World with 971 publications made and 6,897 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#825 of 1,728 In the United States
#894 of 1,819 In North America
#3759 of 7,020 In the World

Webster University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 5 16
1992 4 13
1993 8 17
1994 6 26
1995 10 19
1996 12 30
1997 5 38
1998 14 41
1999 10 55
2000 10 69
2001 10 66
2002 10 71
2003 17 70
2004 12 103
2005 11 93
2006 9 94
2007 14 143
2008 20 161
2009 20 215
2010 29 199
2011 27 252
2012 57 274
2013 30 273
2014 48 292
2015 58 296
2016 99 303
2017 52 305
2018 56 338
2019 28 475
2020 59 757
2021 53 1077
2022 32 1232
2023 42 1436

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Law 211 240 686
Human Rights Law 214 246 691
Communications and Public Relations 680 741 2268
Library and Information science 790 851 2523
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 780 843 2627
Education Majors 820 884 2817
Anthropology 800 867 2949
Sociology 791 857 3052
Law 801 869 3221
Political Science 766 835 3257
Demography 716 778 3316
History 800 868 3566
Archaeology 803 872 3937
Philosophy 831 903 3948
Linguistics 871 940 4176

Biology rankings

Webster University ranked 766th for Biology in the United States and 4044th in the World with 671 publications made and 18,096 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#766 of 1,582 In the United States
#828 of 1,668 In North America
#4044 of 6,770 In the World

Webster University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 3 26
1992 3 28
1993 1 26
1994 2 30
1995 5 28
1996 2 31
1997 3 37
1998 2 40
1999 4 47
2000 5 65
2001 6 61
2002 7 63
2003 8 63
2004 2 87
2005 4 74
2006 4 86
2007 4 162
2008 6 171
2009 6 229
2010 11 236
2011 19 247
2012 53 245
2013 19 283
2014 24 292
2015 48 289
2016 110 299
2017 37 320
2018 41 344
2019 24 565
2020 71 1619
2021 51 2778
2022 19 3585
2023 22 4068

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Evolutionary Biology 586 645 2930
Botany 595 651 3361
Paleontology 686 746 3578
Neuroscience 862 926 3644
Genetics 754 811 3859
Biochemistry 872 935 4424

Environmental Science rankings

Webster University ranked 827th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4370th in the World with 659 publications made and 4,700 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#827 of 1,598 In the United States
#896 of 1,687 In North America
#4370 of 6,798 In the World

Webster University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 3 11
1992 2 15
1993 3 12
1994 3 18
1995 3 15
1996 5 23
1997 3 22
1998 2 31
1999 3 31
2000 5 37
2001 6 49
2002 10 42
2003 8 50
2004 10 56
2005 4 50
2006 4 43
2007 6 85
2008 5 69
2009 11 123
2010 10 123
2011 17 138
2012 52 133
2013 16 164
2014 26 184
2015 49 175
2016 115 176
2017 37 168
2018 38 211
2019 12 413
2020 62 1260
2021 45 2366
2022 21 3044
2023 18 3474

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 686 746 3578
Ecology 730 796 4000
Geology 779 846 4112
Geography and Cartography 847 917 4409

Computer Science rankings

Webster University ranked 738th for Computer Science in the United States and 3748th in the World with 647 publications made and 15,303 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Library and Information science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#738 of 1,576 In the United States
#801 of 1,662 In North America
#3748 of 6,752 In the World

Webster University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 3 9
1992 3 10
1993 3 20
1994 6 16
1995 5 8
1996 5 20
1997 4 20
1998 7 22
1999 2 30
2000 2 43
2001 6 45
2002 5 28
2003 10 42
2004 6 51
2005 10 59
2006 4 57
2007 8 116
2008 12 127
2009 14 180
2010 19 183
2011 18 233
2012 48 200
2013 25 228
2014 33 238
2015 38 233
2016 85 221
2017 32 222
2018 30 246
2019 19 452
2020 52 1006
2021 42 1522
2022 16 1791
2023 22 1997

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Data Science 338 376 1451
Library and Information science 790 851 2523
Machine Learning 610 669 3599
Neuroscience 862 926 3644
Computer Networking 703 769 3810
Cyber Security 714 781 3879
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 802 869 4171
Telecommunications 727 790 4228

Medicine rankings

Webster University ranked 742nd for Medicine in the United States and 3518th in the World with 533 publications made and 6,469 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Surgery.

Medicine ranking Location
#742 of 1,558 In the United States
#802 of 1,643 In North America
#3518 of 6,680 In the World

Webster University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 3 26
1992 2 21
1993 2 32
1994 5 24
1995 8 19
1996 3 31
1997 6 41
1998 6 51
1999 9 52
2000 5 70
2001 5 68
2002 8 69
2003 8 78
2004 5 101
2005 7 97
2006 4 104
2007 3 187
2008 7 209
2009 6 249
2010 10 249
2011 12 263
2012 28 251
2013 19 275
2014 27 303
2015 33 308
2016 70 282
2017 22 316
2018 26 297
2019 12 454
2020 42 1038
2021 39 1717
2022 21 2181
2023 25 2431

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Plastic Surgery 140 151 387
Nursing 675 731 2403
Clinical Psychology 716 775 2472
Surgery 568 614 2581
Health Science 822 882 2706
Psychiatry 747 803 3006
Public Health 700 762 3177
Pathology 799 861 4027

Mathematics rankings

Webster University ranked 711th for Mathematics in the United States and 3617th in the World with 531 publications made and 1,693 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#711 of 1,371 In the United States
#773 of 1,451 In North America
#3617 of 6,305 In the World

Webster University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 0 9
1992 2 5
1993 1 6
1994 0 9
1995 0 10
1996 3 4
1997 3 12
1998 5 16
1999 0 11
2000 1 16
2001 4 17
2002 4 12
2003 3 15
2004 2 16
2005 6 20
2006 4 20
2007 1 44
2008 2 52
2009 6 68
2010 7 70
2011 18 102
2012 49 97
2013 19 94
2014 27 127
2015 35 119
2016 122 120
2017 28 110
2018 12 117
2019 7 171
2020 63 227
2021 43 382
2022 16 478
2023 14 478

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 665 718 2045
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 603 658 3265
Statistics 635 695 3423

Physics rankings

Webster University ranked 781st for Physics in the United States and 4235th in the World with 527 publications made and 5,180 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#781 of 1,485 In the United States
#844 of 1,569 In North America
#4235 of 6,603 In the World

Webster University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 4 25
1992 3 29
1993 5 41
1994 7 27
1995 2 36
1996 2 33
1997 1 39
1998 1 47
1999 6 47
2000 2 54
2001 3 49
2002 5 34
2003 2 43
2004 5 43
2005 5 46
2006 6 51
2007 7 95
2008 5 110
2009 10 137
2010 11 144
2011 15 144
2012 27 138
2013 18 179
2014 26 187
2015 39 174
2016 60 200
2017 22 194
2018 28 204
2019 17 286
2020 45 435
2021 32 666
2022 18 852
2023 20 916

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 721 785 3985
Astrophysics and Astronomy 836 901 4204
Materials Science 718 774 4280
Acoustical Engineering 794 862 4298
Optical Engineering 802 864 4427

Engineering rankings

Webster University ranked 819th for Engineering in the United States and 4558th in the World with 477 publications made and 4,613 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Optical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#819 of 1,518 In the United States
#885 of 1,602 In North America
#4558 of 6,684 In the World

Webster University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 2 21
1992 4 33
1993 1 41
1994 5 25
1995 5 31
1996 2 33
1997 3 35
1998 4 45
1999 6 44
2000 1 48
2001 3 48
2002 7 34
2003 3 45
2004 6 40
2005 9 40
2006 5 51
2007 4 99
2008 7 109
2009 12 139
2010 12 158
2011 14 181
2012 31 152
2013 16 200
2014 29 209
2015 27 188
2016 38 217
2017 18 200
2018 31 197
2019 19 335
2020 29 558
2021 27 890
2022 15 1070
2023 15 1182

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Mechanical Engineering 651 711 3745
Computer Networking 703 769 3810
Electrical Engineering 659 715 4084
Telecommunications 727 790 4228
Metallurgical Engineering 712 768 4260
Materials Science 718 774 4280
Acoustical Engineering 794 862 4298
Optical Engineering 802 864 4427

Chemistry rankings

Webster University ranked 814th for Chemistry in the United States and 4511th in the World with 424 publications made and 4,909 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#814 of 1,407 In the United States
#876 of 1,488 In North America
#4511 of 6,447 In the World

Webster University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 2 23
1992 2 31
1993 0 40
1994 2 23
1995 3 33
1996 0 28
1997 2 30
1998 1 30
1999 2 41
2000 4 47
2001 4 37
2002 3 40
2003 3 37
2004 6 39
2005 3 33
2006 4 42
2007 1 79
2008 1 88
2009 1 109
2010 5 113
2011 13 123
2012 21 139
2013 11 164
2014 15 151
2015 31 154
2016 58 192
2017 21 196
2018 26 199
2019 15 443
2020 42 1283
2021 34 2281
2022 17 3002
2023 17 3359

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Organic Chemistry 695 752 4084
Physical chemistry 643 702 4099
Materials Science 718 774 4280
Biochemistry 872 935 4424

Psychology rankings

Webster University ranked 814th for Psychology in the United States and 3390th in the World with 413 publications made and 5,432 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#814 of 1,527 In the United States
#879 of 1,612 In North America
#3390 of 6,528 In the World

Webster University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 5 21
1992 2 9
1993 5 30
1994 3 27
1995 6 15
1996 6 28
1997 5 33
1998 5 44
1999 5 42
2000 4 58
2001 8 61
2002 7 47
2003 6 60
2004 5 81
2005 5 78
2006 2 86
2007 3 141
2008 7 182
2009 10 207
2010 15 205
2011 9 244
2012 23 221
2013 17 233
2014 22 265
2015 21 258
2016 15 232
2017 19 246
2018 25 276
2019 24 319
2020 11 444
2021 18 591
2022 27 638
2023 20 693

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Child Psychology 738 797 2420
Clinical Psychology 716 775 2472
Education Majors 820 884 2817
Psychiatry 747 803 3006
Social Psychology 831 900 3200
Neuroscience 862 926 3644

Business rankings

Webster University ranked 693rd for Business in the United States and 3287th in the World with 360 publications made and 2,810 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing.

Business ranking Location
#693 of 1,334 In the United States
#756 of 1,412 In North America
#3287 of 6,187 In the World

Webster University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 1 5
1992 0 5
1993 1 5
1994 3 3
1995 3 5
1996 2 10
1997 2 9
1998 6 15
1999 5 17
2000 3 19
2001 2 27
2002 3 16
2003 3 13
2004 3 25
2005 4 24
2006 3 28
2007 6 45
2008 5 62
2009 8 83
2010 13 85
2011 8 101
2012 28 110
2013 7 119
2014 24 127
2015 23 131
2016 42 112
2017 27 108
2018 19 120
2019 8 162
2020 27 189
2021 21 259
2022 19 245
2023 14 278

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Finance 518 569 2433
Accounting 567 618 2569
Marketing 667 727 3274
Management 819 888 4044

Economics rankings

Webster University ranked 703rd for Economics in the United States and 3120th in the World with 332 publications made and 2,014 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#703 of 1,317 In the United States
#767 of 1,400 In North America
#3120 of 5,995 In the World

Webster University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 1 3
1992 1 2
1993 0 1
1994 4 3
1995 4 6
1996 2 5
1997 3 6
1998 6 7
1999 3 17
2000 4 14
2001 2 24
2002 3 18
2003 3 10
2004 5 10
2005 5 25
2006 3 19
2007 5 36
2008 6 43
2009 5 52
2010 9 56
2011 8 66
2012 21 68
2013 11 74
2014 19 79
2015 22 100
2016 43 91
2017 12 100
2018 25 101
2019 6 127
2020 20 148
2021 18 234
2022 18 220
2023 21 206

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Finance 518 569 2433
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 603 658 3265
Development Studies 834 902 3486

Art & Design rankings

Webster University ranked 845th for Art & Design in the United States and 3539th in the World with 185 publications made and 1,346 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design.

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
#845 of 1,321 In the United States
#913 of 1,404 In North America
#3539 of 5,720 In the World

Webster University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 4 2
1992 2 2
1993 3 3
1994 1 8
1995 1 3
1996 2 7
1997 0 6
1998 0 10
1999 3 17
2000 1 17
2001 1 14
2002 0 11
2003 4 21
2004 2 29
2005 5 19
2006 4 18
2007 3 27
2008 3 18
2009 8 27
2010 5 70
2011 4 62
2012 12 61
2013 3 75
2014 10 71
2015 12 80
2016 5 60
2017 6 57
2018 16 55
2019 10 75
2020 4 141
2021 6 214
2022 8 218
2023 8 265

The following table provides academic rankings for Webster University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Literature 781 846 3083
Fashion Design 840 907 3953