Western Michigan University ranked 194th in the United States, 633rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 168 research topics. Western Michigan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 22,998 academic publications and 345,642 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 135 notable alumni.
Western Michigan University ranked 169th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 589th in the World with 13,527 publications made and 198,422 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Michigan University ranked 205th for Engineering in the United States and 994th in the World with 9,441 publications made and 171,606 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Western Michigan University ranked 204th for Computer Science in the United States and 775th in the World with 9,262 publications made and 162,418 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Western Michigan University ranked 208th for Physics in the United States and 1019th in the World with 8,435 publications made and 163,229 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Western Michigan University ranked 257th for Biology in the United States and 1300th in the World with 8,267 publications made and 156,923 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Michigan University ranked 230th for Medicine in the United States and 924th in the World with 8,174 publications made and 138,457 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Surgery.
Western Michigan University ranked 215th for Environmental Science in the United States and 983rd in the World with 8,032 publications made and 137,571 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Western Michigan University ranked 200th for Psychology in the United States and 607th in the World with 7,379 publications made and 131,656 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Western Michigan University ranked 249th for Chemistry in the United States and 1365th in the World with 6,441 publications made and 132,025 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western Michigan University ranked 184th for Mathematics in the United States and 696th in the World with 5,677 publications made and 100,649 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Western Michigan University ranked 179th for Business in the United States and 609th in the World with 5,029 publications made and 89,370 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Western Michigan University ranked 180th for Economics in the United States and 563rd in the World with 4,214 publications made and 58,084 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Western Michigan University ranked 178th for Art & Design in the United States and 607th in the World with 2,654 publications made and 30,854 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
