Maryland Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
9 colleges · 898 sections · 153 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Maryland 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. 9 Maryland CC institutions offer 898 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.
Earnings & outcomes for Mathematics graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 2701 — Mathematics. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Mathematics
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's Community College | 226 | 23 | 29 | — | — |
| Howard Community College | 166 | 22 | 43 | — | — |
| Anne Arundel Community College | 152 | 25 | 61 | 20 | — |
| Harford Community College | 92 | 19 | 24 | — | — |
| Wor-Wic Community College | 63 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Frederick Community College | 62 | 20 | 19 | — | — |
| Hagerstown Community College | 58 | 16 | 13 | — | — |
| Carroll Community College | 51 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Allegany College of Maryland | 28 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 9 colleges in Maryland this term (898 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person643 (72%)
- online214 (24%)
- hybrid41 (5%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)362
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)209
- Evening (5 PM and after)147
- Asynchronous / TBA180
Start dates
Sections begin on 21 distinct dates. 896 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 163 distinct instructors across 9 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Anne Arundel Community College1 program
General Education Requirements: 35 credits
35 creditsSee catalog for course list
English: 6 credits
6 creditsArts and Humanities: 6 credits
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits
7 creditsSee catalog for course list
Mathematics: 4 credits
4 credits- MAT 191Calculus and Analytic Geometry 15 sections
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Additional General Education requirements: 6 credits
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Program Requirements: 25 credits
25 creditsSee catalog for course list
Core Courses: 16 credits
16 creditsElectives: 9 Credits
9 credits- BPA 201Financial Accounting9 sections
- BPA 202Managerial Accounting4 sections
- CHE 111General Chemistry 110 sections
- CHE 112General Chemistry 24 sections
- CHE 213Organic Chemistry 12 sections
- CHE 214Organic Chemistry 21 section
- CTP 150Computer Science 16 sections
- CTP 250Computer Science 23 sections
- ECO 211Principles of Economics 18 sections
- ECO 212Principles of Economics 24 sections
- EGR 209Statics1 section
- EGR 222Dynamics1 section
- MAT 135Statistics19 sections
- MAT 223Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 31 section
- MAT 235Introduction to Data Science1 section
- MAT 250Introduction to Discrete Structures2 sections
- PHY 211General Physics 13 sections
- PHY 212General Physics 21 section
- PHY 213General Physics 3not offered
Source: College catalog
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 138Statistics(43 sections)
- MAT 137College Algebra(30 sections)
- MAT 0125CPrin Applied College Algebra(29 sections)
- MAT 1250CApplied College Algebra(29 sections)
- MATH 216Math for Teacher Education I(27 sections)
- MAT 1250Applied College Algebra(25 sections)
- MAT 135Statistics(19 sections)
- MTH 152Statistics (MA)(17 sections)
- MAT 1140Introduction to Statistics(17 sections)
- MATH 115Intro Statistical Methods (M)(17 sections)
- MAT 037Intro to College Algebra(16 sections)
- MATH 143Precalculus I(16 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland CC college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Maryland 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?
- Maryland 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 Maryland’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Maryland
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.