Western Kentucky University ranked 265th in the United States, 1005th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 103 research topics. Western Kentucky University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 10,484 academic publications and 182,737 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 85 notable alumni.
Western Kentucky University ranked 309th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1368th in the World with 6,473 publications made and 103,635 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Kentucky University ranked 348th for Biology in the United States and 1997th in the World with 4,291 publications made and 96,475 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Kentucky University ranked 307th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1695th in the World with 4,228 publications made and 87,351 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Western Kentucky University ranked 342nd for Computer Science in the United States and 1709th in the World with 3,921 publications made and 83,428 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 312th for Engineering in the United States and 2001st in the World with 3,893 publications made and 83,552 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Western Kentucky University ranked 355th for Medicine in the United States and 1701st in the World with 3,601 publications made and 70,043 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Nursing.
Western Kentucky University ranked 311th for Physics in the United States and 1875th in the World with 3,578 publications made and 92,792 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Kentucky University ranked 312th for Psychology in the United States and 1176th in the World with 3,244 publications made and 72,295 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Western Kentucky University ranked 348th for Chemistry in the United States and 2245th in the World with 2,808 publications made and 61,432 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Western Kentucky University ranked 305th for Mathematics in the United States and 1431st in the World with 2,401 publications made and 53,313 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 293rd for Business in the United States and 1248th in the World with 2,346 publications made and 46,096 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Western Kentucky University ranked 301st for Economics in the United States and 1225th in the World with 1,910 publications made and 33,436 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 336th for Art & Design in the United States and 1348th in the World with 1,144 publications made and 12,917 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
