West Virginia University ranked 108th in the United States, 277th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 228 research topics. West Virginia University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 78,980 academic publications and 1,917,125 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 267 notable alumni.
West Virginia University ranked 120th for Biology in the United States and 379th in the World with 43,911 publications made and 1,181,700 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
West Virginia University ranked 105th for Medicine in the United States and 291st in the World with 41,848 publications made and 1,023,888 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Public Health.
West Virginia University ranked 120th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 405th in the World with 34,449 publications made and 798,931 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
West Virginia University ranked 120th for Chemistry in the United States and 438th in the World with 32,692 publications made and 896,429 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
West Virginia University ranked 111th for Engineering in the United States and 448th in the World with 31,943 publications made and 843,519 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
West Virginia University ranked 110th for Environmental Science in the United States and 392nd in the World with 30,237 publications made and 721,452 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
West Virginia University ranked 113th for Physics in the United States and 463rd in the World with 28,532 publications made and 791,611 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
West Virginia University ranked 120th for Computer Science in the United States and 401st in the World with 28,360 publications made and 793,863 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
West Virginia University ranked 100th for Psychology in the United States and 228th in the World with 24,458 publications made and 656,801 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
West Virginia University ranked 118th for Mathematics in the United States and 370th in the World with 15,263 publications made and 365,746 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
West Virginia University ranked 112th for Business in the United States and 339th in the World with 11,755 publications made and 288,130 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
West Virginia University ranked 116th for Economics in the United States and 325th in the World with 9,420 publications made and 209,839 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
West Virginia University ranked 122nd for Art & Design in the United States and 435th in the World with 4,870 publications made and 97,141 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.
