Kentucky State University: Rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 761 in United States, 2950 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 1,581 academic publications and 30,997 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2950 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 10 of 1 | In Frankfort |
| # 829 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 761 of 2,496 | In United States |
| # 2924 of 6,463 | For Environmental Science |
| # 3187 of 6,308 | For Biology |
| # 3593 of 5,430 | For Chemistry |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
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Biology rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 538 for Biology in United States and 3187 in the World with 1,152 publications made and 25,005 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science | #132 | #153 | #644 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #180 | #207 | #724 |
| Toxicology | #199 | #230 | #1273 |
| Forestry | #203 | #244 | #1353 |
| Horticulture | #190 | #221 | #1501 |
| Zoology | #382 | #429 | #1777 |
| Botany | #388 | #435 | #2381 |
| Genetics | #621 | #673 | #3448 |
| Biochemistry | #594 | #647 | #3461 |
| Microbiology | #517 | #565 | #3463 |
| Immunology | #639 | #688 | #3556 |
| Paleontology | #726 | #787 | #3871 |
| Neuroscience | #1137 | #1210 | #5400 |
Environmental Science rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 493 for Environmental Science in United States and 2924 in the World with 1,108 publications made and 22,351 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #180 | #207 | #724 |
| Forestry | #203 | #244 | #1353 |
| Ecology | #380 | #432 | #2300 |
| Oceanography | #403 | #456 | #2435 |
| Environmental Management | #360 | #411 | #2603 |
| Geology | #587 | #644 | #3390 |
| Paleontology | #726 | #787 | #3871 |
Chemistry rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 575 for Chemistry in United States and 3593 in the World with 798 publications made and 18,694 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | #594 | #647 | #3461 |
| Organic chemistry | #535 | #588 | #3524 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 914 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in United States and 4358 in the World with 658 publications made and 10,591 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #694 | #753 | #2543 |
| Anthropology | #818 | #886 | #3212 |
| Demography | #685 | #744 | #3376 |
| Sociology | #825 | #893 | #3450 |
| Law | #867 | #937 | #3711 |
| Political Science | #883 | #954 | #3972 |
| Archaeology | #796 | #865 | #4051 |
| History | #876 | #948 | #4064 |
| Linguistics | #938 | #1011 | #4668 |
| Philosophy | #1024 | #1101 | #4852 |
Medicine rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 816 for Medicine in United States and 3982 in the World with 590 publications made and 14,895 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicology | #199 | #230 | #1273 |
| Immunology | #639 | #688 | #3556 |
| Pathology | #666 | #719 | #3574 |
| Psychiatry | #1196 | #1269 | #5338 |
Engineering rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 765 for Engineering in United States and 4471 in the World with 567 publications made and 9,648 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgy | #640 | #696 | #4051 |
| Optics | #922 | #988 | #4959 |
Physics rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 852 for Physics in United States and 4638 in the World with 409 publications made and 6,945 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | #922 | #988 | #4959 |
Computer Science rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 912 for Computer Science in United States and 4659 in the World with 394 publications made and 6,199 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning | #892 | #963 | #4939 |
| Neuroscience | #1137 | #1210 | #5400 |
Business rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 865 for Business in United States and 4355 in the World with 255 publications made and 2,659 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | #747 | #812 | #3891 |
| Finance | #807 | #875 | #4123 |
| Management | #979 | #1052 | #4910 |
Economics rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 941 for Economics in United States and 4440 in the World with 193 publications made and 1,748 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #807 | #875 | #4123 |
Art & Design rankings
Kentucky State University ranked 982 for Art & Design in United States and 4317 in the World with 123 publications made and 2,100 citations received.
Kentucky State University
Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature | #850 | #920 | #3587 |