Western Carolina University ranked 394th in the United States, 1619th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 77 research topics. Western Carolina University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,067 academic publications and 71,096 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 30 notable alumni.
Western Carolina University ranked 347th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1461st in the World with 3,608 publications made and 54,475 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Carolina University ranked 331st for Psychology in the United States and 1239th in the World with 2,198 publications made and 40,347 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.
Western Carolina University ranked 371st for Computer Science in the United States and 1909th in the World with 2,159 publications made and 37,920 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Western Carolina University ranked 360th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2002nd in the World with 2,128 publications made and 34,889 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Western Carolina University ranked 420th for Medicine in the United States and 2012th in the World with 2,096 publications made and 29,222 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Health Science, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing.
Western Carolina University ranked 402nd for Biology in the United States and 2346th in the World with 2,039 publications made and 37,037 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Botany.
Western Carolina University ranked 481st for Engineering in the United States and 2963rd in the World with 1,645 publications made and 19,442 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
Western Carolina University ranked 344th for Business in the United States and 1444th in the World with 1,558 publications made and 20,722 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Western Carolina University ranked 482nd for Physics in the United States and 2917th in the World with 1,458 publications made and 20,146 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Carolina University ranked 352nd for Mathematics in the United States and 1770th in the World with 1,421 publications made and 24,801 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Western Carolina University ranked 377th for Economics in the United States and 1475th in the World with 1,218 publications made and 13,812 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
Western Carolina University ranked 403rd for Art & Design in the United States and 1601st in the World with 697 publications made and 6,956 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.