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Teaching Math in Maryland

Maryland is an excellent choice for anyone looking to become a math teacher. With higher than average teacher salaries, a wide-range of loan forgiveness programs, stipends, a low student-to-teacher ratio and high expenditures per student, Maryland is definitely a “top pick” mathematics education destination.

The state boasts one of the highest median incomes in the nation, and this is reflected in the salaries of its teachers. In 2010-11, Maryland was ranked eighth in the nation with an average annual teacher salary totaling in at $63,960. If you’re interested in teaching in high-needs areas, you can take advantage of several loan forgiveness programs and even stipends of up to $2000.

Maryland is serious about the advancement of its students. Not only has the state adopted the Common Core standards, but average student expenditures come in at $14,616 per pupil – that’s almost $4,000 more than the national average.

Maryland also offers several professional organizations that will enhance your growth and effectiveness, while also offering both alternative and reciprocal teaching certifications. The weather tends to mild and the cultural activities diverse. If you are a water fanatic, Maryland has over 4,000 miles of shoreline and more than 400 lakes.

Math Teacher Certification in Maryland

Math Teaching Qualifications

Maryland teachers must complete the required coursework and pass all standardized tests. In addition, prospective teachers must complete an accredited certification program.

Credentials & Exams

Maryland offers four levels of certification:

  • Professional Eligibility Certificate: This certificate is valid for five years and is issued to prospective teachers who have completed the minimum requirements but are not currently employed in a Maryland school system.
  • Standard Professional Certificate I: Valid for five years, this certificate is issued to teachers who have completed the minimum requirements and are currently employed in a Maryland local school system or accredited non-public school.
  • Standard Professional Certificate II: Valid for five years, this certificate is issued to individuals who meet the criteria for the Standard Professional Certificate I, but who also have (1) three years of professional experience; (2) six semesters of acceptable credit; and (3) a professional development plan for the Advanced Professional Certificate (APC).
  • Advanced Professional Certificate: Valid for five years and issued to applicants who meet the criteria for the Standard Professional Certificate II in addition to possessing either a Master’s degree or a minimum of 36 semester hours of post-baccalaureate coursework (which must include at least 21 semester hours of graduate credit). The APC is also issued to National Board Certified teachers who have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher and have earned at least 12 semester hours of approved graduate coursework.

Alternative Certification for Math Teachers

Maryland also offers an alternative teacher preparation opportunity in the form of the Resident Teacher Certificate. This certificate is valid for two years and is issued to applicants selected by their local school system to participate in the program.

Financial Aid for MD Math Teachers

  • Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program (LARP): Secondary mathematics teachers who teach in a Title I school may apply for partial loan forgiveness based on their education debt.
  • Workforce Shortage Student Assisted Grant Program: This program offers tuition assistance to high school seniors planning to teach in shortage areas, including mathematics.

Math Teaching Degrees in Maryland

Below we've listed all of the Maryland math teacher education programs in our database. We're constantly scouring the web to find new programs to add, so feel free to check back frequently.

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Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland
Associate of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Carroll Community College
Westminster, Maryland
Bachelor of Mathematics Teacher Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, Maryland
Associate of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education (Mathematics)
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland
Associate of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland
Associate of Arts in Teaching - Teacher Education (Secondary Mathematics)
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Hood College
Frederick, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Major
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Certificate in Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland
Associate of Arts in Secondary Education (Math/Science)
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Associate of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Certificate program for K-8 Mathematics Lead Teachers
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
K-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland
Doctor of Education in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Doctorate/PhD
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Middle/High
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland
Certificate in Middle School Mathematics
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Masters of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Towson University
Towson, Maryland
Majors in Mathematics Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics Education - Middle School Track
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics Education - Secondary School Track
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland
Master of Arts in Education - K-8 Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-8
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, Maryland
Master of Education in General Teacher Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Education in Middle School Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No

Fast Facts for Maryland Math Teachers

Educator Licensing

Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0100

Common Core

Common Core Standards adopted June 2010; implemented 2013-14. Learn more about math standards for Maryland here.

Math Teacher Jobs
  • Maryland State Department of Education
  • Maryland State Online Employment Center
Professional Associations
  • Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Maryland FIRST
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Teacher Shortages in Math
Maryland reported teacher shortages in mathematics in 2014-15.
Expenditure per Student: $15,287

Maryland’s public K-12 expenditures per student in fall 2012-13 enrollment totaled $15,287, or 138.1% of the national average. (Source: NEA)

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