Robert Mcowen is a Mathematics professor at Northeastern University rated 4.32/5 by 132 students, with 3.18/5 difficulty and 88.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Robert Mcowen professor reviews and ratings: 4.32/5 from 132 student reviews at Northeastern (88.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
McOwen is a good professor. He tells you everything you need to know, and he is a pretty chill grader. Tests aren't too difficult if you study, nor is the final. He sometimes gets a little carried away in derivations, but usually isn't too heavy in proofs. Good prof overall.MATH2341 2022-12-16 11:46:26 +0000 UTC
Robert McOwen is an excellent teacher. His lectures are clear and he doesn't waste our time by letting us out early when we finish everything. Homework takes about 2-3 hours of concentrated effort per week but it's very rewarding as I found the shapes we drew very pretty. My only complaint is that there wasn't a tutor/TA to ask for helpMATH3341 2019-12-31 02:26:01 +0000 UTC
I think he would be a great professor in a class other than Prob/Stat. Overall a good guy and makes an effort to learn names of students, but definitely some disconnect between lectures and what is on the exam. the exams are MUCH harder than the quizzes so keep that in mind.MATH3081 2016-11-16 11:29:50 +0000 UTC
Very lenient and easy grader. The material is presented clearly and he gives many examples to help with the homework.MATH1 2012-02-26 14:46:24 +0000 UTC
Really nice professor, will go through the trouble to learn everybody's name in a pretty large section within the first week or two. Is pretty clear on the material and gives good reviews for quizes.MTH241 2007-12-17 19:45:39 +0000 UTC
One of the best and nicest teachers I've had. He teaches the material well, does plenty of examples, and goes over any problems with the previous nights homework. He also prepares you for quizzes and exams by telling you exactly what youll be tested on. If you come to class and pay attention you should do very well.MTHU241 2007-12-07 16:58:02 +0000 UTC
The professor is one the most effective in math dep. He gives quizes every week, but by the time of the midterm/final you appreciate that. The course might be difficult for someone but if you have a choice to take it with McOwen- do it! He is very helpful and experienced. Funny too(first thing you see when he is entering the classroom is his smile)MTH345 2006-12-19 09:14:02 +0000 UTC
Amazing teacher! He made ordinary diff. q. easy! He's more than helpful in his office hours... I highly recommend making sure you take his classes. He's also really fair about grades and tests.MTHU345 2006-08-08 21:10:27 +0000 UTC
Probably the best teacher I ever had for what could've been a very diffucult course. Made CALC 3 seem like a piece of cake. Taught very clearly and thorough and was more than helpful to his students. Fair grader. Final was way too diffucult though.CALC3 2005-01-17 16:00:33 +0000 UTC
Excellent teacher, the best I have had at this school. He does just the right amount of everything and makes it easy to understand a difficult topic. Very clear and answers any questions very precisly.MTHU341 2004-04-23 00:11:06 +0000 UTC
Extremely clear when explaining things. Head of the math dept, probably because he's one of the only ones that can actually speak english and teach well in the entire school. Try to avoid anyone else besides this guy.MTHU340 2004-03-16 11:25:53 +0000 UTC
Great professor -- good lectures, good person and fair grader. He makes an effort to learn students' names over time.MATH2341 2022-05-07 17:18:21 +0000 UTC
The course was okay. It was pretty hard and confusing but there are weekly HW's and two midterms. If you do well enough, you don't have to take the final. Lots of people had trouble with the class. Make sure you ask questions if you don't understand. It's easy to get lost quickly. Fast pace.MATH3341 2019-04-10 21:50:52 +0000 UTC
Well, if he were a college student, I would pursue him. Amazing professor! Highly highly recommended.MATH3081 2016-01-11 15:20:04 +0000 UTC
Good guy that has his students as one his of top priorities. My only gripe is that he made the course way too easy, thus not preparing us for a horrific final.CALC3 2005-01-05 20:42:23 +0000 UTC
Robert Mcowen has an average rating of 4.32/5 from 132 student reviews. 88.0% of students said they would take them again.
Robert Mcowen's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.18/5 based on student reviews.
Robert Mcowen has taught MATH3341, MATH2341, MATH4545, MATH4525, MATH4025, MATH7301, MATH3081, MATH7202 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.