New Jersey Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
7 colleges · 951 sections · 125 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at New Jersey 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. 7 NJ County Colleges institutions offer 951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson County Community College | 208 | 14 | 43 | — | — |
| Bergen Community College | 171 | 21 | 22 | — | — |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | 145 | 22 | 31 | — | — |
| UCNJ Union College | 142 | 18 | 45 | 9 | — |
| Essex County College | 138 | 22 | — | 6 | — |
| Raritan Valley Community College | 96 | 20 | — | — | — |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | 51 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 7 colleges in New Jersey this term (951 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person795 (84%)
- online126 (13%)
- zoom22 (2%)
- hybrid8 (1%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)358
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)218
- Evening (5 PM and after)199
- Asynchronous / TBA176
Start dates
Sections begin on 13 distinct dates. 156 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 144 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Bergen Community College7 programs
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 100College Algebra(69 sections)
- MAT 119Algebra(48 sections)
- MTH 107Introduction to Statistics (44 sections)
- MAT 011Basic Mathematics(44 sections)
- MTH 100Intro. to College Mathematics(41 sections)
- MAT 073Basic Algebra(40 sections)
- MAT 150Statistics I(27 sections)
- MAT 071Basic Mathematics(22 sections)
- MAT 127Elementary Statistics(21 sections)
- MTH 085Thinking Algebraically(20 sections)
- MTH 086Introductory Algebra(19 sections)
- MTH 086TTutorial(19 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 New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 NJ County Colleges college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in New Jersey
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.