Mathematics Education Master’s Degrees
There are 355 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Mathematics Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Mathematics Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,993 people earned theirMathematics 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 (this page) | 1,785 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
Earnings of Mathematics Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Mathematics Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mathematics Education students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 73.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 423 |
| Women | 1,169 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,116 | 70.1% |
| Asian | 74 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 92 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 38 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Mathematics Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 553 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mathematics Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mathematics Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 934 master'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.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Towson University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 38 master'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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 35 master'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.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 33 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master'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.
University of Wisconsin-Stout comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Mathematics Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Mathematics Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master'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.
Mount Holyoke College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. This school awarded 24 master'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.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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.
Stony Brook University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Mathematics Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mathematics Education that also offer master’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
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