Alabama Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
15 colleges · 1153 sections · 54 unique courses · Fall 2026
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Alabama community colleges — both because it gates progress into many degrees (nursing, engineering, business) and because it's the most-failed subject for community college students nationally. 15 ACCS institutions offer 1153 sections this term, from developmental algebra through Calculus III, statistics, and discrete math.
The math associate as a standalone credential is rare — most students taking lots of math at CC are using it as pre-engineering, pre-CS, pre-actuarial, or pre-finance preparation. Compare colleges below by section availability (especially calculus, which not every CC offers locally) and online vs in-person options.
Colleges offering Mathematics
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | 276 | 26 | 137 | — | — |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | 121 | 33 | 21 | — | — |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | 116 | 13 | 55 | — | — |
| Southern Union State Community College | 110 | 19 | 1 | — | — |
| Jefferson State Community College | 102 | 17 | 45 | — | — |
| Shelton State Community College | 77 | 14 | 22 | — | — |
| Snead State Community College | 68 | 14 | 38 | — | — |
| Gadsden State Community College | 66 | 12 | 26 | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | 54 | 27 | 1 | — | — |
| Central Alabama Community College | 53 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | 49 | 8 | 26 | — | — |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | 30 | 14 | 7 | — | — |
| Bevill State Community College | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Enterprise State Community College | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | 9 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 15 colleges in Alabama this term (1153 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person701 (61%)
- online393 (34%)
- hybrid59 (5%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)469
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)185
- Evening (5 PM and after)98
- Asynchronous / TBA401
Start dates
Sections begin on 14 distinct dates. 96 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 193 distinct instructors across 15 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MTH 100INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA(214 sections)
- MTH 112PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA(153 sections)
- MTH 098ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA(118 sections)
- MTH 099SUPPORT FOR INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA(116 sections)
- MTH 100CINTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA(73 sections)
- MTH 111SUPPORT FOR PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA(63 sections)
- MTH 112CPRECALCULUS ALGEBRA(55 sections)
- MTH 116MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS(45 sections)
- MTH 110FINITE MATHEMATICS(40 sections)
- MTH 113PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY(31 sections)
- MTH 125CALCULUS I(30 sections)
- MAT 101MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY(19 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Which math classes count for a four-year college?
- College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus I/II/III, and Differential Equations transfer cleanly to Alabama four-year programs. Developmental math (pre-algebra, basic algebra) doesn't transfer but is often required to enter college-level math. Take the placement test before enrolling; many Alabama colleges now offer accelerated pathways that skip much of the developmental sequence.
- Can I take Calculus at a community college and transfer it cleanly?
- Yes — Calculus I, II, and III at any ACCS college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Alabama four-year programs. This is one of the strongest CC value propositions: same content as the four-year, smaller class sizes, much lower tuition. Many engineering and physics majors intentionally take calculus at CC before transferring.
- What can I do with a math associate degree?
- Standalone: not much directly — entry roles for math-heavy careers (actuarial, statistician, data analyst) require a bachelor's. The associate is most valuable as the lower-division foundation for transfer to math, engineering, computer science, economics, or finance bachelor's programs.
- How do I know which math course to start with?
- Alabama community colleges use placement tests (Accuplacer, ALEKS, multiple-measures placement) or your high-school transcript GPA + most-recent math grade to place you. Most colleges allow you to challenge a higher placement. Talk to a math advisor before your first semester — placing too low costs time and tuition; placing too high causes a failed course.
Compare Mathematics programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Alabama’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Alabama
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.