Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching
Enhance your mathematical expertise
If you are an experienced certified teacher who wants to expand your knowledge and professional credentials in mathematics, this graduate program could be a good option for you.
This degree is designed primarily for certified teachers who want to strengthen their subject matter preparation (it does not give certification in high school teaching). In some cases, the M.A.T. may qualify students to teach at some community colleges.
The non-thesis program is offered both on campus and by distance learning through Idaho Engineering Outreach. The distance education courses, offered in video format, allow you to complete all requirements for your degree without being on campus.
Overview
Teach math
Application information
Applicants for the M.A.T. mathematics program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Mathematics and Statistical Science contact:
Timothy R. Johnson
mathstat@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Beginning Fall 2026, M.S. students appointed as Teaching Assistants will receive an annual support package that includes:
- Base stipend: $22,089.60 for the 9-month academic year
- In-state tuition: fully covered by the program
- Out-of-state tuition: waived for non-resident students
- Health insurance: Student Health Insurance Program premiums not covered
- Summer support: additional scholarship up to $8,000, depending on funding availability
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are a certified teacher.
- Enjoy math.
- Want to enhance your knowledge in the subject matter.
- Are self-motivated and work well independently.
Related clubs and organizations
- Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- Math Club
Future-ready skills
Gain a thorough understanding of various mathematics topics, including:
- Bioinformatics and mathematical biology
- Algebra, algebraic geometry and number theory
- Analysis and differential equations
- Combinatorics
- Discrete geometry
- Mathematics education
- Probability and stochastic processes
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,119 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Natural Sciences Managers
$152,874 - Mathematicians
$126,603 - Statisticians • Biostatisticians
$98,789 - Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers
$82,694 - Actuaries
$138,466
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