Overview

Are you able to convey the mysteries of mathematics in such a way that complex equations become clearly understandable? When you learn how teachers teach and learners learn, and discover the most effective and innovative ways to teach mathematics, the next educator who inspires students to love learning math may be you.

This PhD in Mathematics Education (Mathematics and Statistics - Grades 9-20) at Arizona State University provides students with a solid foundation in graduate-level mathematics as well as research skills and perspectives that allow them to incorporate mathematics into such core educational areas as:

curriculum
learning
teaching
technology

Conducting individual and collaborative research in the learning and teaching of mathematics is an integral part of the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral program in mathematics education have opportunities in Arizona, the US and internationally, typically at research universities and liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and education consulting firms and in roles such as:

faculty-track academic
education consultant or analyst
mathematics professor, instructor or researcher

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

mathematics
applied mathematics
statistics
cognitive science
psychology
educational technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Mathematics STEM Education View 142 other PhDs in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics or a closely related area, with exceptionally high grades in advanced coursework in mathematics, from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of education and career goals
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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