New Mexico 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 · 182 sections · 35 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at New Mexico 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 Community Colleges institutions offer 182 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
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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 →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College | 124 | 23 | 64 |
| San Juan College | 26 | 15 | 17 |
| Northern New Mexico College | 12 | 9 | 11 |
| Santa Fe Community College | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| New Mexico Junior College | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Southeast New Mexico College | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New Mexico this term (182 sections total).
Delivery format
- online107 (59%)
- in person75 (41%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)27
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)21
- Evening (5 PM and after)26
- Asynchronous / TBA108
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 171 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 70 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Northern New Mexico College2 programs
San Juan College1 program
SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 3 Credits
3 creditsProgram Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites:
General Education Requirements: 32 Credits
32 creditsSee catalog for course list
Program Core Requirements: 15 Credits
15 creditsChoose 10 credits from 11 approved courses
Catalog group: Mathematics and Science Electives: 10 Credits
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 60-63 Credits
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
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Source: College catalog
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 1130SURVEY OF MATHEMATICS(32 sections)
- MATH 1350INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS(32 sections)
- MATH 1220COLLEGE ALGEBRA(20 sections)
- MATH 1215INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA(12 sections)
- MATH 1350QINTRO TO STATS SUPPORT LAB(8 sections)
- MATH 0970ALGEBRAIC PROBLEM SOLVING I(7 sections)
- MATH 0980ALGEBRAIC PROBLEM SOLVING II(7 sections)
- MATH 0850MATH TEST PREPARATION(6 sections)
- MATH 1250TRIGONOMETRY & PRE-CALCULUS(6 sections)
- MATH 1510CALCULUS I(6 sections)
- MATH 1520CALCULUS II(6 sections)
- MATH 1430APPLICATIONS OF CALCULUS I(5 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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Community Colleges college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in New Mexico
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.