June 2026

AI Index Report

Columbia University

AIS
91.2
National rank
#13
State rank
#1
Programs
547

Ranks 1st in New York

  1. 1Columbia University91.2
  2. 2New York University90.8
  3. 3Cornell University89.7
  4. 4Syracuse University84.3
  5. 5City University of New York81.7

National Vs State Performance

How does Columbia University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

Columbia University

National rank

#13

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

Columbia University and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 13Columbia University91.2
  2. 14Northwestern University90.8
  3. 12University of Washington91.3
  4. 11Georgia Institute of Technology91.5
  5. 15New York University90.8

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends Columbia University, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

Columbia University

Share of voice
LowerHigher
No data

Home state: New York

37.2%

share of voice in New York, ranked #2

Strongest states

  1. #1New York37.2%
  2. #2New Jersey25.4%
  3. #3Connecticut21.3%
  4. #4Rhode Island20.3%
  5. #5Vermont20.1%
  6. #6New Mexico19.9%

Top programs in NY

  1. #1Engineering8.2%
  2. #2Health Science6%
  3. #3Public Policy5.3%
  4. #4Business Administration5.1%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is Columbia University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    Florida International University
    Public Administration63%
  2. 2
    Harvard University
    Public Administration63%
  3. 3
    Princeton University
    Sociology51%
  4. 4
    University of California, Berkeley
    History48%
  5. 5
    University of Chicago
    History46%
  6. 6
    UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
    Public Health45%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is Columbia University competing with?

Your top competitors in

History, Doctoral

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #4University of California, Berkeley48%
  2. #5University of Chicago46%
  3. #6Columbia University44%
  4. #7Stanford University42%
  5. #8University of Michigan40%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts Columbia University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Columbia University.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Columbia University is mentioned

  1. 1

    www.best-masters.com

    Best Masters Marketing in U.S.A.: 2026 Ranking

    1.4%344 citations
  2. 2

    www.acadfly.com

    Top Public Policy Programs (2026 Ranking) | MPP & MPA Colleges

    1%250 citations
  3. 3

    testbook.com

    Best Political Science Colleges in the U.S. -Top 15 Schools Ranked

    1%243 citations
  4. 4

    admit-lab.com

    Best Master’s Programs in International Affairs (2026)

    0.9%221 citations
  5. 5

    cahme.org

    Accredited & Certified Programs | CAHME

    0.9%219 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about Columbia University?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Columbia University

  • Career Outcomes

    53.5%

    17,214 answers

  • Other

    38.4%

    12,336 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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