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2025 Best Mathematics Education Schools

205 Colleges in the United States
3,269 Math Teacher Education Degrees Awarded
A degree in mathematics education is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #204 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 205 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mathematics Education Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,269 degrees in mathematics education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Mathematics Education School

Best Mathematics Education Schools Your choice of mathematics education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Mathematics Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Mathematics Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Math Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Math Teacher Education
Master's Degrees in Math Teacher Education
Doctor's Degrees in Math Teacher Education

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics Education Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Mathematics Education in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the math teacher education degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Math Teacher Education

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In GA
56 Math Teacher Education Degrees Awarded

University of Georgia is a great decision for students interested in a degree in mathematics education. UGA is a very large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 56 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA

Boston University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics education. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Mathematics Program Name

If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.

More information about a degree in BA in Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In NY

It's hard to beat The City College of New York if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics education. CCNY is a large public college located in the city of New York. This college ranks 65th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 5 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at CCNY in the most recent year we have data available.

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY

It's difficult to beat Hunter College if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics education. Hunter is a very large public college located in the city of New York. This college ranks 30th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 27 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent data year.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39th Most Popular In NY
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were about 5 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH

Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA
10.5% Growth in Graduates

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 19 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Program Name

Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In PA

Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were roughly 4 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In FL

UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 8 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DE

Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #96 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UD is a great university overall.

There were roughly 9 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WA

CWU is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Ellensburg. This university ranks 6th out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 27 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Queens College
Queens, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
73 Math Teacher Education Degrees Awarded

QC is a large public college located in the large city of Queens. This college ranks 52nd out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 73 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent year we have data available.

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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NY

Located in the distant town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public school with a medium-sized student population. This school ranks 25th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 8 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Cortland in the most recent year we have data available.

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NY
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Brooklyn, Brooklyn College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 62nd out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 24 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Brooklyn College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In WA

Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 6 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 29 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
854 Math Teacher Education Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WGU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 854 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
34 Math Teacher Education Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 34 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year.

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NY

Hofstra is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Hempstead. This university ranks 28th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 5 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CT

UCONN is a very large public university located in the town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were approximately 9 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MA

Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 7 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In NY

SUNY Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. This school ranks 60th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 7 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Oswego in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI

WMU is a large public university located in the small city of Kalamazoo. This university ranks 4th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 14 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent data year.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
34 Math Teacher Education Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 34 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN

Minnesota State Mankato is a large public university located in the small city of Mankato. This university ranks 11th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 7 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Mathematics Education Schools

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SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Mathematics Education Schools award.

Rank College Location
42 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
43 Adelphi University Garden City, NY
44 Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA
45 DePaul University Chicago, IL
46 Emporia State University Emporia, KS
47 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY
48 SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY
49 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
50 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
51 Towson University Towson, MD
52 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
53 LIU Post Brookville, NY
54 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
55 Brigham Young University - Provo Provo, UT
56 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS
57 Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, MN
58 SUNY Potsdam Potsdam, NY
59 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
60 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
61 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO
62 Harding University Searcy, AR
63 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
64 Buffalo State Buffalo, NY
65 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
66 University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN
67 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
68 Hastings College Hastings, NE

Mathematics Education by Region

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Rocky Mountains
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Southwest
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Mathematics Education is one of 37 different types of Teacher Education Subject Specific programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching 7,516
Reading Teacher Education 6,010
Music Education 4,909
English & Language Arts Education 3,161
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 2,558
Social Studies Education 1,995
Art Education 1,859
Health Education 1,721
Science Education 1,307
Agricultural Teacher Education 1,153

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