Arizona Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
18 colleges · 331 sections · 62 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Arizona 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. 18 Public 2-year institutions offer 331 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
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Mathematics is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 18 colleges in Arizona this term (331 sections total).
Delivery format
- online222 (67%)
- in person91 (27%)
- hybrid18 (5%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)135
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)21
- Evening (5 PM and after)14
- Asynchronous / TBA161
Start dates
Sections begin on 15 distinct dates. 310 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 188 distinct instructors across 18 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Mohave Community College1 program
First Semester: 10 credits
10 credits- ELEC XXXAny course within the Written and Oral Communications category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- MAT 151College Algebra1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny course within the Institutions of Americas category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNotes: Review your academic plan and confirm your course sequence with advisor.not offered+ plan
Second Semester: 13 credits
13 credits- ELEC XXXAny transferrable elective within the AGECnot offered+ plan
- MAT 181Plane Trigonometry1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny course within the Social & Behavioral Science category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNotes: Use available academic success resources to strengthen study strategies and time management.not offered+ plan
Third Semester: 10 credits
10 credits- ELEC XXXAny course within the Written and Oral Communication category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- MAT 221Calculus with Analytic Geometry Inot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNotes: Begin exploring career interests or transfer options related to your program of study. (If interested in transferring to another college or organization, start reviewing requirements and opportunities.)not offered+ plan
Fourth Semester: 13 credits
13 credits- ELEC XXXAny transferrable elective course within the AGECnot offered+ plan
- MAT 231Calculus with Analytic Geometry IInot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny transferable elective course within the AGECnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNotes: Review progress toward graduation and confirm remaining requirements.not offered+ plan
Fifth Semester: 7 credits
7 creditsSixth Semester: 10 credits
10 credits- ELEC XXXAny transferable elective course within the AGECnot offered+ plan
- MAT 260Introduction to Differential Equationsnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny transferable elective course within the AGECnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNotes: Submit your graduation application and verify completion of eligibility.not offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Pima Community College2 programs
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 151College Algebra/Functions(42 sections)
- MAT 142(SUN# MAT 1142) College Mathematics(39 sections)
- MAT 212Brief Calculus(16 sections)
- MAT 220Calculus with Analytic Geometry I(15 sections)
- MAT 187Precalculus(14 sections)
- MAT 114College Algebra Prep(14 sections)
- MAT 141College Mathematics(11 sections)
- MAT 241Calculus with Analytic Geometry III(9 sections)
- MAT 221Calculus with Analytic Geometry I(8 sections)
- MAT 231Calculus with Analytic Geometry II(8 sections)
- MAT 097Intermediate Algebra(8 sections)
- MAT 103College Mathematics Prep(8 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 Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Public 2-year college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Arizona 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?
- Arizona 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 Arizona’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Arizona
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.