Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is more important than ever before, and WGU is proud to support the growth and purpose of STEM by helping tudents graduate with specialized teaching degrees. If you're passionate about STEM education as well, a master's degree in math education can prepare you to change your course and help students find a love of numbers. This online master's degree prepares you to teach middle school math as a licensed expert. But you'll get more than a licenseyou'll be prepared to help diverse learners find success in the classroom with unique teaching strategies and techniques.If you are a licensed teacher with a bachelor's degree and are ready to change up your academic emphasis, this math degree program can prepare you to teach middle school math and play an important role in American education. WGU's middle-grades* math curriculum is designed to focus on preparing you to help students expand their understanding of basic math, including geometry and algebra, that will provide a solid foundation for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,940.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$865.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

32

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

MA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree and Valid Teaching License.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Mathematics Teacher Education

Completion rate

92%

Employment rate

91%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$57.21

Typical (median) annual earnings

$85,119.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Mathematics Teacher Education

Education

100%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
23
Completion rate
92%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
20%
Female
80%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
18%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
77%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
28%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
32%
50 and over
12%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
100%