General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Mathematics Teacher Education.
Entry Level Salary
$45,815
Median Salary
$72,888
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
12.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,915,520
Entry (Early)
$45,815
Median (Prime)
$72,888
High (Prime)
$75,000
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-42k
+186k
+203k
$25k / yr
-132k
+96k
+113k
$50k / yr
-222k
+6k
+23k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
28
28
$25k / yr
Never
38
36
$50k / yr
Never
61
54
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-122%
88%
104%
$50k / yr
-102%
3%
11%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate55.6%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Secondary school teachers
34.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$48,397
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,714|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Elementary and middle school teachers
19.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,856
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$59,779|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Education and childcare administrators
4.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$63,655
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,930|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Postsecondary teachers
3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$21,238
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,894|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Other teachers and instructors
1.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$31,514
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$31,514|$44,220
openings
171,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.4%
Management occupations
1.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$4,800
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors
0.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$52,741
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$67,681|$65,140
openings
31,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.5%
Accountants and auditors
0.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,526
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$59,779|$81,680
openings
124,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
Preschool and kindergarten teachers
0.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,518
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$23,598|$40,090
openings
78,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.1%
Teaching assistants
0.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$29,263
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$20,000|$35,550
openings
195,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.