Western Michigan University ranked 192nd in the United States, 633rd in the global 2025 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 27,046 academic publications and 477,074 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 142 notable alumni.
Western Michigan University ranked 163rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 609th in the World with 16,036 publications made and 285,596 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Michigan University ranked 204th for Engineering in the United States and 1006th in the World with 10,845 publications made and 226,235 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 794th in the World with 10,554 publications made and 221,300 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Western Michigan University ranked 224th for Medicine in the United States and 931st in the World with 9,891 publications made and 190,545 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Public Health.
Western Michigan University ranked 206th for Physics in the United States and 1032nd in the World with 9,735 publications made and 211,020 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Western Michigan University ranked 260th for Biology in the United States and 1327th in the World with 9,460 publications made and 207,358 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Michigan University ranked 213th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1011th in the World with 9,317 publications made and 186,248 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 590th in the World with 8,855 publications made and 188,419 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 1397th in the World with 7,240 publications made and 167,120 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western Michigan University ranked 189th for Mathematics in the United States and 732nd in the World with 6,326 publications made and 134,582 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Western Michigan University ranked 177th for Business in the United States and 627th in the World with 5,924 publications made and 125,862 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Western Michigan University ranked 177th for Economics in the United States and 562nd in the World with 5,339 publications made and 88,002 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Western Michigan University ranked 177th for Art & Design in the United States and 618th in the World with 3,099 publications made and 45,601 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.
