Mathematics Education · Pennsylvania

Mathematics Education colleges in Pennsylvania

CampusPin lists 145 U.S. colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Mathematics Education programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Mathematics Education prepares future teachers to teach math in K-12 schools, combining college-level mathematics with the pedagogy and licensure to make it learnable for students.

Schools in Pennsylvania that offer Mathematics Education

Mathematics Education programs in Pennsylvania: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 145 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

145

Public / private

11 / 39

Universities / 2-year

35 / 15

Cities represented

37

In-state tuition range

$4,632–$68,300

Median in-state tuition

$26,929

Lowest published in-state tuition

Community College of Philadelphia

$4,632

Most selective

Curtis Institute of Music

7% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Drexel University

21,623 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Mathematics Education program

  • Calculus and a higher-mathematics sequence
  • Algebra, geometry, and statistics content for teaching
  • Mathematics methods and pedagogy
  • How students learn math and where misconceptions form
  • Manipulatives and instructional technology
  • Assessing mathematical reasoning, not just answers
  • Classroom management and lesson planning
  • Curriculum standards and sequencing
  • Supervised student-teaching practicum in schools

Where a Mathematics Education degree can lead

  • Middle School Math Teacher
  • High School Math Teacher
  • Elementary Teacher with a Math Focus
  • Math Instructional Coach
  • Mathematics Curriculum Specialist
  • Tutoring or Test-Prep Instructor

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580).

Mathematics Education, classified federally as Mathematics Teacher Education, prepares people to teach mathematics in schools. Where a Mathematics major emphasizes advanced theory, proof, and abstraction, this field aims that mathematical knowledge at the classroom: how students come to understand number, algebra, geometry, and data, where common misconceptions arise, and how to make abstract ideas concrete. It is also more subject-specific than a general Secondary Education major, pairing a substantial sequence of college mathematics with methods courses focused on teaching math in particular. Candidates study enough mathematics to teach it with confidence, then learn how to plan lessons, use manipulatives and technology, and assess mathematical reasoning rather than just final answers.

Most math-teaching positions are entered with a bachelor's degree that combines mathematics coursework with an education sequence and a culminating student-teaching placement under a mentor teacher. Graduates teach mathematics in elementary, middle, and high schools, and qualified math teachers are widely reported to be in short supply in many districts, which can broaden where graduates find positions. Some later add graduate study for specialist, coaching, or leadership roles. Because public-school teaching is regulated, candidates should confirm the certification subjects, grade bands, and exams required where they intend to work.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of secondary school teachers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $64,580 and projects employment to decline about 1.6% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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