Mathematics Department

Specializing in applied mathematics, algorithms, computation and theory, Clarkson’s Department of Mathematics focuses on bringing cutting-edge research to education.

What can you do with a degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, or Data Science? More things than you can imagine. From working as an applied mathematician or statistician to furthering your education with a master's or doctorate from Clarkson, there are plenty of options at your disposal.

We consist of 18 full-time faculty and multiple dual appointments from other departments and disciplines. Consistently engaged in research, our faculty regularly present their work at seminars and colloquia.

As summer approaches, we have special programs available for incoming and continuing students:

Summer Math Program

Blog Post about Our Department

Our Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Mathematics, MS (Potsdam Campus)
Mathematics, PhD (Potsdam Campus)
Applied Data Science, MS (Potsdam Campus or Online)

97% University Placement Total

Top 30

Best Schools for STEM Degrees

in the United States (Best Value Schools).

Clarkson University students are highly sought after and our placement rates prove it. During the academic year, we have 150+ Career Fair attendees each Spring, 180+ Career Fair Attendees every fall! The Career Center encourages students to connect as early as possible to begin setting yourself up for success.

10%

of students decide to continue their education in various post secondary programs.

3%

of our graduates seek alternative positions like the military.

$Mathematics PhD candidates Daniel Fuller, Thevasha Sathiyakumar, and Sucharitha Dodamgodage win awards for work on microbiome analysis at the University of Maryland's 15th Annual Probability and Statistics Day.$

Student Awards

Mathematics PhD Candidates Win Awards for Work on Microbiome Analysis at University of Maryland's 15th Annual Probability and Statistics Day.

$Mathematics Professor Prashant Athavale$

Faculty Research

Clarkson Professor Presents Research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.