Mississippi 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 · 740 sections · 26 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Mississippi 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 MCCB institutions offer 740 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
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College | 130 | 16 | 38 | — | — |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | 128 | 14 | — | — | — |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | 94 | 15 | 31 | 22 | — |
| Itawamba Community College | 77 | 13 | 21 | 3 | — |
| Holmes Community College | 72 | 13 | 29 | 2 | — |
| Jones County Junior College | 70 | 14 | 34 | — | — |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | 46 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | 38 | 12 | — | — | — |
| Meridian Community College | 34 | 13 | — | — | — |
| East Mississippi Community College | 31 | 10 | — | 1 | — |
| Coahoma Community College | 20 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 11 colleges in Mississippi this term (740 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person550 (74%)
- online163 (22%)
- hybrid27 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)414
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)61
- Evening (5 PM and after)14
- Asynchronous / TBA251
Start dates
Sections begin on 13 distinct dates. 63 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 126 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.
Jones County Junior College3 programs
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 1313COLLEGE ALGEBRA(152 sections)
- MAT 1314College Algebra With Int. Alg.(94 sections)
- MAT 1233INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA(63 sections)
- MAT 1323Trigonometry(43 sections)
- MAT 1134Pre-College Algebra(42 sections)
- MAT 2323Statistics(38 sections)
- MAT 1613CALCULUS I(34 sections)
- MAT 0123BEGINNING ALGEBRA(33 sections)
- MAT 1133Pre-College Algebra(33 sections)
- MAT 1754Quantitative Reasoning: Math in Your World(27 sections)
- MAT 1753Quantitative Reasoning(26 sections)
- MAT 1513Business Calculus I(24 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 MCCB college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Mississippi 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?
- Mississippi 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 Mississippi’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Mississippi
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.