Wichita State University ranked 237th in the United States, 862nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 148 research topics. Wichita State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 16,123 academic publications and 356,620 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 99 notable alumni.
Wichita State University ranked 273rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1173rd in the World with 7,782 publications made and 167,416 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Wichita State University ranked 226th for Engineering in the United States and 1210th in the World with 7,765 publications made and 189,555 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
Wichita State University ranked 222nd for Physics in the United States and 1157th in the World with 7,088 publications made and 191,361 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Wichita State University ranked 246th for Computer Science in the United States and 1067th in the World with 6,905 publications made and 181,542 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Wichita State University ranked 288th for Biology in the United States and 1583rd in the World with 6,473 publications made and 184,221 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Wichita State University ranked 269th for Medicine in the United States and 1206th in the World with 5,638 publications made and 137,777 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
Wichita State University ranked 262nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 1417th in the World with 5,514 publications made and 132,263 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Wichita State University ranked 269th for Chemistry in the United States and 1612th in the World with 5,321 publications made and 128,747 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Wichita State University ranked 261st for Psychology in the United States and 946th in the World with 4,360 publications made and 145,699 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Wichita State University ranked 224th for Mathematics in the United States and 939th in the World with 3,940 publications made and 128,260 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Wichita State University ranked 224th for Business in the United States and 899th in the World with 3,434 publications made and 86,707 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Advertising.
Wichita State University ranked 259th for Economics in the United States and 993rd in the World with 2,225 publications made and 46,580 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Wichita State University ranked 276th for Art & Design in the United States and 1077th in the World with 1,450 publications made and 25,119 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
