Louisiana Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
11 colleges · 535 sections · 76 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Louisiana 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. 11 LCTCS institutions offer 535 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
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 11 colleges in Louisiana this term (535 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person298 (56%)
- online237 (44%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)195
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)122
- Evening (5 PM and after)40
- Asynchronous / TBA178
Start dates
Sections begin on 11 distinct dates. 49 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 111 distinct instructors across 11 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Louisiana Delta Community College4 programs
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 1213(10975) College Algebra(52 sections)
- MATH 1105College Algebra(44 sections)
- MATH 0213(10974) Co-Req Math 1213(30 sections)
- MATH 0088Foundational Algebra Workshop(28 sections)
- MATH 102College Algebra(24 sections)
- MATH 1106College Algebra (6 Hr Format)(24 sections)
- MATH 130College Algebra(23 sections)
- MATH 030College Algebra Corequisite(19 sections)
- MATH 110College Algebra(19 sections)
- MATH 2100Introductory Statistics(15 sections)
- MATH 2020Introductory Statistics(15 sections)
- MATH 012LCollege Algebra Coreq Lab(14 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 LCTCS college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Louisiana 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?
- Louisiana 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 Louisiana’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Louisiana
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.