Mathematics Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics education programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 62 schools to find the best for mathematics education students.
The school you choose for mathematics education can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Mathematics Education Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Mathematics Education School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Leading the list is Columbia University In The City Of New York, our #1 school for mathematics education. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 13 mathematics education degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics education degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics education program will find one at University Of California San Diego, which ranked #2. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Mathematics Education graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 15 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics education program make about $71,315 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics education schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 mathematics education degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Mathematics Education graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of $58,732 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,125 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Stony Brook University one of the top schools for mathematics education. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stony Brook University awarded about 11 mathematics education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $64,011. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Hunter College came in at #6 for mathematics education this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 26 mathematics education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics education degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $61,604 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Cuny Brooklyn College placed #7 among the best mathematics education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 19 mathematics education degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics Education graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $61,164 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,178 to complete this degree.
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University Of Delaware placed #8 among the best mathematics education schools. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $49,041. Typical student debt for the program is $26,298.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #9 for mathematics education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 mathematics education degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics education degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $50,110 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Connecticut came in at #10 for mathematics education this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Mathematics Education graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $25,777 early in their careers. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Boston University placed #11 among the best mathematics education schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 15 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $67,277. Typical student debt for the program is $25,125.
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Fresno Pacific University placed #12 among the best mathematics education schools. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Fresno Pacific University awarded about 41 mathematics education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Fresno Pacific University generally make around $77,547. Fresno Pacific University graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans.
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Cuny Queens College earned the #13 position for mathematics education this year. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 39 mathematics education degrees were awarded at Cuny Queens College in the most recent year. Mathematics Education graduates of Cuny Queens College earn a median of $67,212 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia came in at #14 for mathematics education this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Mathematics Education graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $61,081 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750.
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Central Washington University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics education schools. Located in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a very large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 13 mathematics education degrees were awarded at Central Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Central Washington University generally make around $49,177. Typical student debt for the program is $23,377.
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Towson University landed the #16 spot for mathematics education this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics education program make about $56,200 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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High Point University placed #17 among the best mathematics education schools. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. High Point University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics education program make about $113,352 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics education schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 11 mathematics education degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics Education graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,375.
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Suny At Binghamton ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics education schools. Suny At Binghamton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Vestal. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 mathematics education degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $55,319. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete this degree.
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Mount Holyoke College landed the #20 spot for mathematics education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of South Hadley. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 21 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Mount Holyoke College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics education degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $60,619 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,041 to complete this degree.
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State University Of New York At New Paltz earned the #21 position for mathematics education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of New Paltz. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates 72% of students within six years. About 16 mathematics education degrees were awarded at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $51,668. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates carry a median of $24,293 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #22 for mathematics education this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 16 mathematics education degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics education degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $45,786 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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Touro College placed #23 among the best mathematics education schools. Touro College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 mathematics education students who graduated with this degree at Touro College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics education program make about $77,889 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,285 to complete this degree.
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Teachers College At Columbia University earned the #24 position for mathematics education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 40 mathematics education degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Mathematics Education graduates of Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $82,636 early in their careers.
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Suny College At Cortland came in at #25 for mathematics education this year. Set in the town of Cortland, Suny College At Cortland is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Suny College At Cortland awarded about 16 mathematics education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics education program make about $50,309 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,837 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Mathematics Education Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s mathematics education ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 62 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).