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Teaching Math in Michigan

Math teachers in Michigan are among the top paid in the nation – despite a decrease in average teacher salaries over the last 10 years. Michigan recently created a new level of certification, the Advanced Professional Certificate, which rewards teachers financially for high-effectiveness ratings. This new differentiated pay structure compensates teachers for performance rather than experience. Michigan also offers a wide-range of perks, including reciprocal licensure, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants and generous scholarship programs.

Michigan’s student-to-teacher ratios are a little higher than the national average; however, the opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives are endless, especially if you take advantage of the numerous professional development organizations and other resources available to teachers.

One of the best parts of living and teaching in Michigan is the low cost of living. Michigan’s cost of living is 10 percent below the national average, and income is taxed at a flat rate of 4.3 percent. Although this Midwestern state is nowhere near an ocean, residents are never more than six miles from a body of water. Filled with sandy, dune-lined shores and a number of small towns with quaint downtown areas, Michigan is a wonderful place to be a math teacher.

Math Teacher Certification in Michigan

Math Teaching Qualifications

In order to be a teacher in Michigan, successful candidates must complete the required amount of undergraduate coursework, pass the appropriate standardized tests and complete a state-approved teacher certification program.

Credentials & Exams

All teachers must pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) exam. The test consists of three levels (depending on the level of certification sought):

  • MTTC Test of Basic Skills
  • MTTC Elementary Level Certification
  • MTTC Secondary-Level Certification (includes a specific subject test)

Michigan offers four types of teaching certificates, including a reciprocal license for teachers certified in another state or jurisdiction. These include:

  • Provisional Certificate – Initial Teacher Certificate: This certificate is issued to teachers who have successfully completed a state-approved teacher preparation program and passed the requisite Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) exams, including the Professional Readiness Examination (PRE).
  • Professional Education Certificate: Issued to teachers who already possess a valid (or expired) Provisional Certificate in Michigan. Requirements include three years of satisfactory teaching experience and documented continuing education credits. The certificate is valid for five years.
  • Advanced Professional Certificate: The newest (and highest) level of certification offered by Michigan, this certificate requires five consecutive “effective or “highly effective” ratings, National Board Certification or completion of a Teacher Leader training or preparation program. This innovative certificate provides teachers with an increase in compensation based on performance as opposed to experience.
  • Reciprocal License – Provisional Temporary Teacher Employment Authorization (T2EA): This certificate is issued to applicants who hold a valid teaching certificate issued by another state or jurisdiction, have never held a Michigan teaching certificate and meet all the requirements for the Provisional Certificate (except for passing the MTTC). In order to qualify, eligible applicants must apply for the initial Provisional Certification.

Click here for more detailed information on Michigan’s teacher licensure process.

Alternative Certification for Math Teachers

Michigan also offers the “Michigan Alternate Routes to Certification” option, which allows individuals to work as teachers while simultaneously completing a state-approved certification program. For more information on MARTC, please visit the Michigan Department of Education website.

Financial Aid for MI Math Teachers

  • Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition: A competition to encourage students to develop their interests in mathematics. Approximately $20,000 in scholarships are awarded.
  • Paul and Wilma Dressel Endowed Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in mathematics and is based on financial need and academic ability.
  • Michigan STEM Partnership Grants: Funding for innovative project-based student learning in support of the STEM Partnership’s commitment to applied learning.

Math Teaching Degrees in Michigan

Below we've listed all of the Michigan 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.

18 schools shownFilter School Results

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Baker College
Allen Park, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Teacher (Mathematics)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
6-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Teacher (Mathematics)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Certificate in Elementary Teacher Preparation Mathematics Education
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
6-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Certificate in Secondary Teacher Preparation Mathematics Education
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Major in Mathematics - Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
Yes
Concordia University-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Graduate Teacher Certification - Elementary
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Graduate Teacher Certification - Secondary
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Major in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Certificate in Elementary Teaching - Elementary Education Mathematics (Major)
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Mathematics - Secondary Teacher Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics K-12, Secondary and Special Education - Secondary Teacher Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Minor of Elementary Teaching in Mathematics Certificate - Elementary and Special Education - Elementary Teacher Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Elementary Education in Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Elementary Education Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Secondary Education Math
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Hope College
Holland, Michigan
Major in Mathematics Elementary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Major in Mathematics for Elementry and Middle School Teaching (K-8)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
K-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Mathematics Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Elementary Education Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan
Master of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Marygrove College
Detroit, Michigan
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Mathematics (K-5)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-5
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Level Mathematics (6-8)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
6-8
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Certificate in Teaching College Science and Mathematics
Program level:
certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan
Major in Elementary Education Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Major in Secondary Education Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Siena Heights University
Adrian, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Teaching Major Elementary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Teaching Major Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Teaching Minor Genral Math
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Teaching Minor Math Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Majors Mathematics - Elementary Teacher Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Arts in Minor Mathematics - Elementary Teacher Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching of Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
Yes
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan
Certificate in Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Program level:
certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
High ROI
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Teacher Certificate
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teacher Certificate
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Certificate in Mathematics Teacher
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics Teacher Certificate
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major in Mathematics - Secondary Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No

Fast Facts for Michigan Math Teachers

Educator Licensing

Michigan Department of Education
608 W. Allegan St.P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-3324

Common Core

Common Core Standards adopted June 2010; implemented 2012-13. Learn more about math standards for Michigan here.

Math Teacher Jobs
  • Michigan Association of School Administrators
  • Detroit Public Schools
  • Bay City School District
Professional Associations
  • The Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network
  • STEM Society
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Teacher Shortages in Math
None reported in 2014-15.
Expenditure per Student: $13,686

Michigan’s public K-12 expenditures per student in fall 2012-13 enrollment totaled $13,686, or 123.7% of the national average. (Source: NEA)

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