Western Michigan University ranked 181st in the United States, 584th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 170 research topics. Western Michigan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 27,588 academic publications and 502,049 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 147 notable alumni.
Western Michigan University ranked 163rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 631st in the World with 16,287 publications made and 300,406 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Michigan University ranked 204th for Engineering in the United States and 1026th in the World with 11,020 publications made and 237,610 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Western Michigan University ranked 202nd for Computer Science in the United States and 804th in the World with 10,741 publications made and 232,807 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Western Michigan University ranked 225th for Medicine in the United States and 946th in the World with 10,176 publications made and 201,615 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Surgery.
Western Michigan University ranked 206th for Physics in the United States and 1048th in the World with 9,873 publications made and 220,985 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 1341st in the World with 9,686 publications made and 219,809 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Michigan University ranked 212th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1031st in the World with 9,495 publications made and 197,568 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Western Michigan University ranked 190th for Psychology in the United States and 596th in the World with 9,052 publications made and 198,118 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Western Michigan University ranked 248th for Chemistry in the United States and 1419th in the World with 7,379 publications made and 176,086 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western Michigan University ranked 191st for Mathematics in the United States and 747th in the World with 6,418 publications made and 141,203 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Western Michigan University ranked 178th for Business in the United States and 639th in the World with 5,999 publications made and 131,049 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Western Michigan University ranked 177th for Economics in the United States and 574th in the World with 5,392 publications made and 92,363 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Western Michigan University ranked 176th for Art & Design in the United States and 627th in the World with 3,124 publications made and 47,954 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
