New Hampshire Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
6 colleges · 54 sections · 38 unique courses · Summer 2027 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at New Hampshire 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. 6 CCSNH institutions offer 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Community College | 20 | 12 | 6 | 4 | — |
| NHTI, Concord's Community College | 16 | 9 | 14 | 1 | — |
| Great Bay Community College | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | — |
| White Mountains Community College | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Lakes Region Community College | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| River Valley Community College | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New Hampshire this term (54 sections total).
Delivery format
- online35 (65%)
- in person19 (35%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)2
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)3
- Evening (5 PM and after)18
- Asynchronous / TBA31
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 13 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 7 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 145MQuantitative Reasoning(5 sections)
- MATH 106MStatistics I An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning(4 sections)
- MATH 120CQuantitative Reasoning(4 sections)
- MATH 124CCollege Algebra(4 sections)
- MATH 106CStatistics I: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning(2 sections)
- MATH 106WStats I Intro to Stat Reas(2 sections)
- MATH 145XMQuantitative Reasoning - Corequisite(2 sections)
- MATH 019RFund of Math Literacy STEM(1 section)
- MATH 090MFoundations for College Mathematics(1 section)
- MATH 092CIntroduction to Algebra**(1 section)
- MATH 106GStatistics I: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning(1 section)
- MATH 106LStatistics I(1 section)
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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 CCSNH college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at New Hampshire 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?
- New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in New Hampshire
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.