Nevada Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
4 colleges · 574 sections · 30 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Nevada 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. 4 NSHE institutions offer 574 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada | 377 | 22 | 57 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | 107 | 18 | 42 |
| Great Basin College | 54 | 13 | 30 |
| Western Nevada College | 36 | 11 | 14 |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 4 colleges in Nevada this term (574 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person340 (59%)
- online143 (25%)
- hybrid91 (16%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)110
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)127
- Evening (5 PM and after)55
- Asynchronous / TBA282
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 2 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 131 distinct instructors across 4 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 20Learning Support for MATH 120/120E(79 sections)
- MATH 120EFundamentals of College Mathematics Expanded(64 sections)
- MATH 24Learning Support for MATH 124/124E(54 sections)
- MATH 26Learning Support for MATH 126/126E(46 sections)
- MATH 126EPrecalculus I Expanded(41 sections)
- MATH 120Fundamentals of College Mathematics(40 sections)
- MATH 124ECollege Algebra Expanded(36 sections)
- MATH 124College Algebra(35 sections)
- MATH 126Precalculus I(29 sections)
- MATH 127Precalculus II(27 sections)
- MATH 181Calculus I(27 sections)
- MATH 116Technical Mathematics(22 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 NSHE college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Nevada 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?
- Nevada 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 Nevada’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Nevada
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.