Western Kentucky University ranked 262nd in the United States, 985th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 106 research topics. Western Kentucky University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,336 academic publications and 133,977 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 77 notable alumni.
Western Kentucky University ranked 302nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1257th in the World with 5,826 publications made and 76,789 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Kentucky University ranked 340th for Biology in the United States and 1935th in the World with 3,913 publications made and 73,195 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Kentucky University ranked 300th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1583rd in the World with 3,830 publications made and 66,693 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Western Kentucky University ranked 336th for Computer Science in the United States and 1612th in the World with 3,512 publications made and 64,734 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 310th for Engineering in the United States and 1925th in the World with 3,505 publications made and 64,643 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Western Kentucky University ranked 351st for Medicine in the United States and 1638th in the World with 3,232 publications made and 50,876 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Nursing.
Western Kentucky University ranked 304th for Physics in the United States and 1814th in the World with 3,218 publications made and 69,988 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Kentucky University ranked 311th for Psychology in the United States and 1115th in the World with 2,967 publications made and 53,317 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Western Kentucky University ranked 343rd for Chemistry in the United States and 2167th in the World with 2,529 publications made and 46,657 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Western Kentucky University ranked 303rd for Mathematics in the United States and 1365th in the World with 2,218 publications made and 39,012 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 281st for Business in the United States and 1132nd in the World with 2,144 publications made and 35,027 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Western Kentucky University ranked 294th for Economics in the United States and 1143rd in the World with 1,735 publications made and 24,300 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Western Kentucky University ranked 339th for Art & Design in the United States and 1322nd in the World with 1,023 publications made and 8,281 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.
