Kentucky 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 · 796 sections · 31 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Kentucky 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 KCTCS institutions offer 796 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | 132 | 21 | 37 | — | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | 127 | 13 | 51 | — | — |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | 72 | 15 | 53 | — | — |
| Somerset Community College | 72 | 21 | 48 | — | — |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | 60 | 16 | 27 | — | — |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | 46 | 10 | 17 | — | — |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | 43 | 14 | 31 | — | — |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | 43 | 15 | 23 | — | — |
| Ashland Community and Technical College | 38 | 15 | 16 | — | — |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College | 34 | 10 | 17 | — | — |
| Hazard Community and Technical College | 31 | 7 | 23 | — | — |
| Hopkinsville Community College | 30 | 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Madisonville Community College | 30 | 12 | 22 | — | — |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | 23 | 9 | 20 | — | — |
| Henderson Community College | 15 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 15 colleges in Kentucky this term (796 sections total).
Delivery format
- online411 (52%)
- in person255 (32%)
- hybrid130 (16%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)206
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)134
- Evening (5 PM and after)28
- Asynchronous / TBA428
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 781 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 147 distinct instructors across 15 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 150College Algebra(215 sections)
- MAT 100College Algebra Workshop(73 sections)
- MAT 61Foundations of College Algebra(71 sections)
- MAT 146Contemporary College Math(53 sections)
- MAT 11Transitional Algebra(50 sections)
- MAT 110Applied Mathematics(30 sections)
- MAT 151Intro to Applied Statistics(30 sections)
- MAT 126Technical Algebra & Trig(26 sections)
- MAT 141Liberal Arts Mathematics(26 sections)
- MAT 146SCoreq for Contemp College Math(26 sections)
- MAT 116Technical Mathematics(25 sections)
- MAT 175Calculus I(21 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 KCTCS college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Kentucky 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?
- Kentucky 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 Kentucky’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Kentucky
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.