Western Kentucky University ranked 272nd in the United States, 1048th in the global 2026 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 10,675 academic publications and 192,533 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 89 notable alumni.
Western Kentucky University ranked 310th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1393rd in the World with 6,570 publications made and 109,647 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Kentucky University ranked 348th for Biology in the United States and 2028th in the World with 4,378 publications made and 101,527 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Kentucky University ranked 307th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1728th in the World with 4,299 publications made and 92,257 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 1745th in the World with 3,980 publications made and 87,103 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 313th for Engineering in the United States and 2037th in the World with 3,960 publications made and 87,511 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Western Kentucky University ranked 357th for Medicine in the United States and 1735th in the World with 3,690 publications made and 74,309 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Nursing.
Western Kentucky University ranked 311th for Physics in the United States and 1915th in the World with 3,627 publications made and 97,088 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Kentucky University ranked 310th for Psychology in the United States and 1205th in the World with 3,303 publications made and 76,007 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 2277th in the World with 2,836 publications made and 64,584 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Western Kentucky University ranked 304th for Mathematics in the United States and 1458th in the World with 2,427 publications made and 56,226 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 294th for Business in the United States and 1269th in the World with 2,376 publications made and 48,642 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Western Kentucky University ranked 304th for Economics in the United States and 1249th in the World with 1,926 publications made and 35,568 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 337th for Art & Design in the United States and 1376th in the World with 1,154 publications made and 13,610 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.
