California Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
94 colleges · 5219 sections · 780 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at California 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. 94 California CCs institutions offer 5219 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
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
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 94 colleges in California this term (5219 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person3971 (76%)
- online891 (17%)
- hybrid267 (5%)
- zoom90 (2%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)2130
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)1447
- Evening (5 PM and after)576
- Asynchronous / TBA1066
Start dates
Sections begin on 61 distinct dates. 797 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 1712 distinct instructors across 94 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
College of the Desert5 programs
Cuyamaca College4 programs
Evergreen Valley College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
- MATH 071Calculus I With Analytic Geometry(5 cr)9 sections+ plan
- MATH 072Calculus II With Analytic Geometry(5 cr)6 sections+ plan
- MATH 073Multivariable Calculus(5 cr)7 sections+ plan
- MATH 066Calculus I Late Transcendentals for STEM(4 cr)3 sections+ plan
- MATH 067Calculus II Late Transcendentals for STEM(4 cr)2 sections+ plan
- MATH 078Differential Equations3 sections+ plan
- MATH 079Linear Algebra3 sections+ plan
- COMSC 041Programming Concepts and Methodology I1 section+ plan
- COMSC 075Computer Science I: Introduction to Program Structures2 sections+ plan
- MATH 070Discrete Mathematics2 sections+ plan
- PHYS 007ACalculus-Based General Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I3 sections+ plan
Source: College catalog
Foothill College2 programs
Fullerton College3 programs
Grossmont College3 programs
Hartnell College1 program
Requirements
- STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics(4 cr)30 sections+ plan
Source: College catalog
Long Beach City College2 programs
Mt San Antonio College2 programs
Pasadena City College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
- MATH 005ACALCULUS I: LATE TRANSCENDENTALS(5 cr)36 sections+ plan
- MATH 005BCALCULUS II: LATE TRANSCENDENTALS(5 cr)18 sections+ plan
- MATH 005CMULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS(5 cr)10 sections+ plan
- MATH 010LINEAR ALGEBRA AND APPLICATIONS6 sectionsor MATH 010H+ plan
- MATH 055DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS6 sectionsor MATH 055H+ plan
- CS 002FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE I6 sections+ plan
- CS 003AFUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE II (C++)3 sections+ plan
- CS 003BFUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (JAVA)2 sections+ plan
- CS 003CFUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (PYTHON)3 sections+ plan
- MATH 022DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3 sections+ plan
- PHYS 008APHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I: MECHANICS7 sections+ plan
- STAT 015STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS4 sections+ plan
- STAT 018STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES20 sections+ plan
Source: College catalog
San Bernardino Valley College2 programs
San Joaquin Delta College2 programs
Sierra College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
23 credits- MATH 0030Analytical Geometry and Calculus I(4 cr)18 sections+ plan
- MATH 0031Analytical Geometry and Calculus II(4 cr)11 sections+ plan
- MATH 0032Analytical Geometry and Calculus III(4 cr)4 sections+ plan
- MATH 0033Differential Equations and Linear Algebra(6 cr)2 sections+ plan
- CSCI 0010Introduction to Computing8 sections+ plan
- CSCI 0012Programming Concepts and Methodology I3 sections+ plan
- CSCI 0013Programming Concepts and Methodology II3 sections+ plan
- CSCI 0014Data Structuresnot offered+ plan
- CSCI 0026Discrete Structures for Computer Science2 sections+ plan
- CSCI 0039Introduction to Computer Architecture and Assembly Language2 sections+ plan
- CSCI 0046System Programming with C3 sections+ plan
- CSCI 0066Object-Oriented Programming Using C++1 section+ plan
- ENGR 0220Programming and Problem Solving in Engineering1 section+ plan
- IT 0075Python for Many Uses2 sections+ plan
- PHYS 0205Principles of Physics: Mechanicsand Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics6 sections+ plan
Source: College catalog
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH C2210Calculus I: Early Transcendent(225 sections)
- MATH C2220Calculus II Early Transcendent(107 sections)
- MATH 150Calculus and Analytic Geometry(89 sections)
- MATH 105Mathematics for Teachers(64 sections)
- MATH 100Nature of Modern Mathematics(53 sections)
- MATH 120Math for Teachers(52 sections)
- MATH 140Trigonometry(50 sections)
- MATH 300Introduction to Mathematical Ideas(48 sections)
- MATH 1Trigonometry(48 sections)
- MATH 3ACalculus I(45 sections)
- MATH 190Analytic Geom & Calc II(45 sections)
- MATH 2Pre-Calculus(44 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 California 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 California 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 California CCs college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at California 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?
- California 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 California’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in California
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.