Program Overview

University Program Overview

The Master's of Science in STEM Education offers a comprehensive program with various pathways for students to pursue a career in teaching. The program includes a minor in teaching, a major in Design Engineering with a STEM Teaching Focus, and a Master's in STEM education with a path to licensure.

Program Details

The program provides courses for students to explore teaching and prepare for a career in teaching, catering to both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Mines alumni. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing individuals to start at any point in their academic career.

Career Prospects and Benefits

• Generous student loan forgiveness programs and scholarships are available for science and math teachers.
• The middle 15% of teacher salaries ranges between $68,000 and $114,000 (IQR) nationally, at year 15.
• Teachers can earn additional pay of $1,000 $8,000 for coaching and clubs.
• Most teaching jobs offer better retirement benefits than private industry.
• Job opportunities are available almost anywhere in the US or abroad as a science or math teacher.