Careers and Outcomes

A high school math teacher instructing in class.

Instill math knowledge

Amp up your goals as an instructor.

Your master's degree in math education will prepare you to make a bigger impact in secondary (grades 6-12) and post-secondary (college) schools.

Focusing on your future

Want to gain more options for your teaching career?

Reach your academic and professional goals with a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) degree focused on math.

  • Career preparation: Enter the workforce or advance in your career. Get the credentials to improve your pay or get a promotion.
  • Boost your credentials with a PhD: As a MSU alumni, you can use your research and problem-solving experience to apply to a PhD program.

Where can you work?

Most graduates in this program go on to become math teachers in high schools or colleges.

As a high school teacher, you will also have the credentials to teach dual credit.

EARN A MASTER'S IN Mathematics education

Teaching by the numbers

Math teachers help their students develop essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With a master's degree, your influence and opportunities in the workforce will increase.

Potential wages

$62,360

Average annual salary for high school teachers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job growth

8%

Projected job outlook for postsecondary teachers
Bureau of Labor Statistics