Western Carolina University ranked 403rd in the United States, 1660th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 76 research topics. Western Carolina University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,634 academic publications and 103,860 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 33 notable alumni.
Western Carolina University ranked 339th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1522nd in the World with 3,927 publications made and 80,699 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Carolina University ranked 336th for Psychology in the United States and 1290th in the World with 2,379 publications made and 57,141 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.
Western Carolina University ranked 370th for Computer Science in the United States and 1925th in the World with 2,363 publications made and 54,748 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Western Carolina University ranked 356th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2072nd in the World with 2,327 publications made and 49,461 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Western Carolina University ranked 427th for Medicine in the United States and 2115th in the World with 2,290 publications made and 41,614 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Health Science, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing.
Western Carolina University ranked 392nd for Biology in the United States and 2349th in the World with 2,265 publications made and 53,557 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Carolina University ranked 485th for Engineering in the United States and 3047th in the World with 1,835 publications made and 27,838 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
Western Carolina University ranked 346th for Business in the United States and 1529th in the World with 1,712 publications made and 29,398 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Western Carolina University ranked 501st for Physics in the United States and 3049th in the World with 1,593 publications made and 26,297 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Carolina University ranked 363rd for Mathematics in the United States and 1861st in the World with 1,544 publications made and 33,707 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Western Carolina University ranked 385th for Economics in the United States and 1618th in the World with 1,321 publications made and 19,152 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
Western Carolina University ranked 390th for Art & Design in the United States and 1624th in the World with 767 publications made and 10,506 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.
