Mathematics and statistics courses
If you want to teach mathematics in a high school, the way in is a teaching degree in that subject, studied alongside classroom placements. If you already hold a degree, some pathways are shorter. Here's what it leads to, how long it takes and what it costs.
- Quickest way to start
- 4 years
- Bachelor degree, typical full time length
- What the jobs pay
- $120,700
- median pay across 1 job
- Demand
- In shortage
- on the national shortage list
Which course do you need?
It depends on the job you want.
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Mathematics)
Become a secondary maths teacher
Plan and teach maths lessons to high school students, mark their work and help them build skills for further study.
Median pay$120,700
- How long it takes
- 4 years full time
- How you'll study
- Online or on campus
Other university courses
- Bachelor of Mathematics3 years. A general maths degree covering calculus, algebra, probability and statistics, with majors that lead into data science, finance and technology.
Can help with: statistical assistant
- Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences3 years. Combines pure and applied maths with statistics and modelling, and often leads into analytics or finance work.
- Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced)3 years. A more demanding option for students with a strong maths background, with supervised research projects alongside coursework.
Jobs you can do with this study
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, not a starting salary.
“In demand” means the job is on the national skills shortage list. Check the course and provider are approved for the work you want, as rules differ by state.
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