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Winston-Salem State University ranked 622nd in the United States, 2432nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 29 research topics. Winston-Salem State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,280 academic publications and 25,840 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 13 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2432 of 14,131 In the World
#679 of 2,597 In North America
#622 of 2,496 In the United States
#19 of 65 In North Carolina
#2 of 6 In Winston-Salem
#1024 of 2,080 For Multimedia
#1108 of 2,214 For Gerontology
#1295 of 3,646 For Health Science
#2104 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#2400 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 26 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 671st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3080th in the World with 1,359 publications made and 14,871 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#671 of 1,728 In the United States
#735 of 1,819 In North America
#3080 of 7,020 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 4 28
1992 7 51
1993 6 51
1994 5 22
1995 3 35
1996 4 43
1997 7 46
1998 7 51
1999 16 65
2000 8 54
2001 8 69
2002 16 119
2003 25 114
2004 14 120
2005 15 112
2006 29 182
2007 55 190
2008 30 232
2009 37 295
2010 52 305
2011 62 383
2012 89 464
2013 60 532
2014 63 719
2015 60 779
2016 78 854
2017 77 770
2018 93 979
2019 68 1029
2020 70 1163
2021 81 1412
2022 72 1475
2023 72 1566

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Gender Studies 568 621 1384
Art History 616 667 1624
Education Majors 556 607 1733
Anthropology 599 658 1987
Library and Information science 653 704 1988
Sociology 626 686 2335
Communications and Public Relations 708 772 2381
Law 662 721 2528
Demography 582 633 2626
Political Science 674 738 2781
Linguistics 576 632 2811
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 834 901 2825
History 693 757 3040
Philosophy 639 702 3042
Archaeology 662 726 3216

Medicine rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 484th for Medicine in the United States and 2350th in the World with 1,354 publications made and 17,427 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Health Science, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#484 of 1,558 In the United States
#531 of 1,643 In North America
#2350 of 6,680 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 5 41
1992 6 53
1993 8 77
1994 6 45
1995 2 72
1996 4 69
1997 5 54
1998 14 74
1999 18 108
2000 7 111
2001 11 105
2002 14 159
2003 25 136
2004 14 150
2005 15 180
2006 24 218
2007 32 291
2008 23 258
2009 27 344
2010 58 362
2011 71 417
2012 85 529
2013 69 637
2014 72 811
2015 65 925
2016 75 1037
2017 72 988
2018 92 1088
2019 78 1170
2020 83 1365
2021 75 1609
2022 71 1603
2023 77 1597

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Gerontology 352 389 1108
Health Science 418 454 1295
Healthcare Management (MHA) 429 470 1464
Physical Therapy 371 410 1467
Sports Medicine 388 431 1467
Nursing 443 486 1527
Critical Care Nursing 368 402 1610
Urology 277 303 1649
Anatomy and Physiology 364 402 1712
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 513 559 1717
Family medicine 460 497 1731
Surgery 382 419 1737
Cardiology 362 398 1754
Anesthesiology 402 439 1808
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 390 428 1899
Oncology and Cancer research 399 435 1986
Psychiatry 540 590 2140
Pathology 464 511 2474
Immunology 480 521 2621
Clinical Psychology 738 798 2654
Public Health 617 671 2753
Pharmacology 518 562 2923

Biology rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 598th for Biology in the United States and 3334th in the World with 1,087 publications made and 16,870 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#598 of 1,582 In the United States
#650 of 1,668 In North America
#3334 of 6,770 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 4 41
1992 3 56
1993 8 62
1994 2 41
1995 2 52
1996 5 48
1997 9 58
1998 15 75
1999 10 103
2000 6 102
2001 12 94
2002 15 164
2003 18 140
2004 9 136
2005 19 170
2006 23 206
2007 36 237
2008 30 291
2009 28 356
2010 42 361
2011 69 390
2012 63 535
2013 60 688
2014 53 713
2015 46 844
2016 67 888
2017 62 879
2018 72 1005
2019 59 1084
2020 51 1210
2021 47 1421
2022 41 1465
2023 58 1399

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Oncology and Cancer research 399 435 1986
Neuroscience 528 579 2138
Biotechnology 399 438 2473
Immunology 480 521 2621
Genetics 534 584 2902
Pharmacology 518 562 2923
Biochemistry 567 617 3234
Paleontology 689 749 3584
Botany 724 787 3863

Computer Science rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 624th for Computer Science in the United States and 3235th in the World with 989 publications made and 11,748 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#624 of 1,576 In the United States
#682 of 1,662 In North America
#3235 of 6,752 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 2 23
1992 4 37
1993 6 45
1994 4 24
1995 1 40
1996 2 37
1997 6 39
1998 15 45
1999 12 70
2000 6 61
2001 5 58
2002 14 114
2003 16 105
2004 15 116
2005 16 131
2006 19 172
2007 35 187
2008 26 259
2009 32 293
2010 44 294
2011 55 311
2012 56 424
2013 43 477
2014 56 549
2015 43 615
2016 58 606
2017 43 582
2018 64 718
2019 48 813
2020 52 900
2021 65 1026
2022 41 1084
2023 42 1076

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 283 315 1024
Human-Computer Interaction 293 331 1488
Library and Information science 653 704 1988
Data Science 426 475 2091
Cognitive Science 441 490 2095
Neuroscience 528 579 2138
Management Information Systems 489 546 2337
Computer Networking 487 541 2792
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 562 618 3155
Telecommunications 530 584 3245
Computer Vision 553 607 3269
Cyber Security 657 722 3551
Machine Learning 665 728 3841

Psychology rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 569th for Psychology in the United States and 2245th in the World with 914 publications made and 13,398 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#569 of 1,527 In the United States
#621 of 1,612 In North America
#2245 of 6,528 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 3 40
1992 5 37
1993 5 44
1994 2 30
1995 2 44
1996 4 50
1997 4 44
1998 12 53
1999 10 78
2000 6 67
2001 6 72
2002 10 131
2003 12 119
2004 9 126
2005 10 137
2006 17 187
2007 31 206
2008 16 248
2009 20 291
2010 27 294
2011 43 319
2012 57 384
2013 32 455
2014 57 609
2015 39 652
2016 55 682
2017 55 611
2018 59 740
2019 46 804
2020 55 944
2021 62 1135
2022 43 1186
2023 53 1236

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Education Majors 556 607 1733
Cognitive Science 441 490 2095
Neuroscience 528 579 2138
Psychiatry 540 590 2140
Social Psychology 607 662 2149
Child Psychology 729 787 2371
Clinical Psychology 738 798 2654

Engineering rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 635th for Engineering in the United States and 3756th in the World with 731 publications made and 9,158 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#635 of 1,518 In the United States
#692 of 1,602 In North America
#3756 of 6,684 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 2 14
1992 5 50
1993 4 39
1994 6 18
1995 3 30
1996 6 43
1997 7 21
1998 9 47
1999 9 59
2000 8 51
2001 5 52
2002 9 75
2003 10 76
2004 12 87
2005 8 90
2006 14 115
2007 22 124
2008 25 170
2009 22 203
2010 34 218
2011 39 266
2012 43 362
2013 28 445
2014 43 436
2015 22 473
2016 47 506
2017 38 532
2018 52 622
2019 41 666
2020 35 685
2021 43 872
2022 23 868
2023 31 928

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 293 331 1488
Biotechnology 399 438 2473
Computer Networking 487 541 2792
Telecommunications 530 584 3245
Mechanical Engineering 596 653 3480
Optical Engineering 620 676 3630
Acoustical Engineering 729 794 3824
Metallurgical Engineering 660 716 4041
Aerospace Engineering 727 789 4080
Materials Science 675 731 4088
Electrical Engineering 681 738 4187

Environmental Science rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 754th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4084th in the World with 660 publications made and 7,232 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#754 of 1,598 In the United States
#821 of 1,687 In North America
#4084 of 6,798 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 2 25
1992 4 36
1993 5 32
1994 4 15
1995 0 21
1996 5 28
1997 7 25
1998 8 36
1999 11 32
2000 5 33
2001 5 33
2002 5 46
2003 11 49
2004 4 53
2005 10 51
2006 11 72
2007 23 94
2008 20 120
2009 21 158
2010 20 169
2011 32 195
2012 39 283
2013 30 348
2014 27 365
2015 23 429
2016 42 461
2017 43 458
2018 55 567
2019 30 588
2020 28 671
2021 40 862
2022 24 867
2023 45 886

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 689 749 3584
Geography and Cartography 713 779 3779
Geology 753 819 4038
Ecology 791 859 4301

Mathematics rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 642nd for Mathematics in the United States and 3317th in the World with 600 publications made and 5,493 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#642 of 1,371 In the United States
#702 of 1,451 In North America
#3317 of 6,305 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 3 12
1992 0 13
1993 2 8
1994 1 5
1995 0 8
1996 1 17
1997 3 9
1998 7 10
1999 6 20
2000 2 16
2001 5 24
2002 5 27
2003 8 23
2004 7 30
2005 3 38
2006 7 56
2007 24 60
2008 16 86
2009 25 114
2010 25 103
2011 30 162
2012 32 200
2013 29 250
2014 37 306
2015 23 328
2016 29 395
2017 28 351
2018 43 429
2019 27 494
2020 41 559
2021 47 661
2022 29 725
2023 37 735

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 575 621 1703
Statistics 664 724 3531

Physics rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 701st for Physics in the United States and 3896th in the World with 580 publications made and 7,234 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#701 of 1,485 In the United States
#762 of 1,569 In North America
#3896 of 6,603 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 2 15
1992 3 36
1993 2 29
1994 4 23
1995 2 16
1996 5 21
1997 9 23
1998 7 31
1999 8 40
2000 3 40
2001 3 40
2002 11 55
2003 6 54
2004 6 59
2005 6 71
2006 9 96
2007 25 114
2008 20 132
2009 18 191
2010 25 192
2011 36 230
2012 37 297
2013 29 396
2014 27 406
2015 17 413
2016 39 439
2017 30 455
2018 36 539
2019 29 526
2020 35 601
2021 28 732
2022 20 756
2023 21 775

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Nuclear Physics 513 565 2992
Astrophysics and Astronomy 728 789 3584
Optical Engineering 620 676 3630
Acoustical Engineering 729 794 3824
Quantum and Particle physics 693 754 3854
Materials Science 675 731 4088

Chemistry rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 654th for Chemistry in the United States and 3815th in the World with 558 publications made and 8,433 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#654 of 1,407 In the United States
#710 of 1,488 In North America
#3815 of 6,447 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 4 12
1992 3 32
1993 1 15
1994 3 18
1995 3 18
1996 5 19
1997 6 15
1998 12 29
1999 4 44
2000 3 46
2001 6 53
2002 9 67
2003 9 60
2004 4 72
2005 9 96
2006 11 91
2007 21 122
2008 22 136
2009 14 181
2010 22 185
2011 37 238
2012 27 322
2013 40 418
2014 31 417
2015 24 476
2016 33 516
2017 29 553
2018 38 619
2019 26 637
2020 21 699
2021 24 803
2022 20 882
2023 25 855

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 567 617 3234
Physical chemistry 547 601 3558
Organic Chemistry 627 683 3798
Materials Science 675 731 4088

Economics rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 628th for Economics in the United States and 2703rd in the World with 450 publications made and 3,540 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#628 of 1,317 In the United States
#686 of 1,400 In North America
#2703 of 5,995 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 1 2
1992 0 2
1993 0 1
1994 2 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 3
1997 4 2
1998 3 4
1999 3 2
2000 2 4
2001 4 7
2002 6 8
2003 6 8
2004 3 11
2005 3 22
2006 9 32
2007 17 33
2008 10 46
2009 9 42
2010 11 65
2011 18 78
2012 28 102
2013 21 135
2014 20 163
2015 25 177
2016 33 209
2017 29 187
2018 29 249
2019 16 254
2020 24 346
2021 37 395
2022 41 414
2023 30 479

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 540 589 2081
Finance 676 738 3288

Business rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 686th for Business in the United States and 3264th in the World with 431 publications made and 4,068 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#686 of 1,334 In the United States
#749 of 1,412 In North America
#3264 of 6,187 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 1 1
1992 0 3
1993 1 10
1994 1 2
1995 0 4
1996 2 25
1997 2 8
1998 2 8
1999 3 10
2000 3 8
2001 5 14
2002 4 25
2003 9 22
2004 9 33
2005 4 34
2006 10 40
2007 22 55
2008 21 83
2009 11 94
2010 20 98
2011 19 140
2012 19 174
2013 20 185
2014 16 239
2015 22 246
2016 25 237
2017 24 226
2018 30 295
2019 27 323
2020 20 382
2021 23 444
2022 25 491
2023 25 515

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 489 546 2337
Marketing 663 723 3260
Finance 676 738 3288
Management 689 751 3402

Art & Design rankings

Winston-Salem State University ranked 639th for Art & Design in the United States and 2621st in the World with 352 publications made and 2,547 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Literature, Art History.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#639 of 1,321 In the United States
#702 of 1,404 In North America
#2621 of 5,720 In the World

Winston-Salem State University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 0 2
1992 1 5
1993 0 4
1994 1 1
1995 1 9
1996 1 11
1997 1 4
1998 1 8
1999 2 3
2000 1 11
2001 2 7
2002 6 25
2003 4 16
2004 5 35
2005 6 26
2006 6 49
2007 14 41
2008 5 61
2009 14 62
2010 10 60
2011 18 74
2012 22 79
2013 13 92
2014 23 151
2015 9 133
2016 25 128
2017 28 129
2018 37 176
2019 19 224
2020 17 210
2021 19 275
2022 15 288
2023 15 340

The following table provides academic rankings for Winston-Salem State University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Multimedia 283 315 1024
Art History 616 667 1624
Fashion Design 591 650 2695
Literature 707 769 2712