Mathematics Education Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Mathematics Education is offered at 355 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Mathematics Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.9% of Mathematics Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,993 degrees were awarded toMathematics Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mathematics Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,154 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,785 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 39 |
Earnings of Mathematics Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Mathematics Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 59.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 10.3% |
| International Students | 7 | 17.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mathematics Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 553 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Mathematics Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mathematics Education students seeking a doctor's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 934 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Towson University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Holyoke College is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. Joseph's University-New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mathematics Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2,352 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.