New York 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 · 97 sections · 72 unique courses · Spring 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at New York 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 CUNY institutions offer 97 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.
National median (4 yrs after completion)
$59,929
Range: $35,579 – $81,579
Borough of Manhattan Community College graduates
$30,370
median, 5 yrs after completion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | 27 | 22 | 12 | 25 | $30,370 |
| Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College | 19 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Kingsborough Community College | 19 | 16 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Eugenio María de Hostos Community College | 14 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — |
| Bronx Community College | 11 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — |
| Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | 7 | 6 | — | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New York this term (97 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person58 (60%)
- online26 (27%)
- hybrid13 (13%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)53
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)22
- Evening (5 PM and after)5
- Asynchronous / TBA17
Start dates
Sections begin on 3 distinct dates. 45 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 83 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.
Borough of Manhattan Community College2 programs
Bronx Community College1 program
Major Requirements - Pathways Required Core
Major Requirements - Pathways Flexible Core
Major Requirements - Total Credits
27 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements
- MTH 32Analytic Geometry and Calculus II(4 cr)1 section
- MTH 33Analytic Geometry and Calculus III(4 cr)1 section
- MTH 42Linear Algebra(4 cr)1 section
- MTH 34Differential Equations and Selected Topics in Advanced Calculus(4 cr)not offered
- MTH 35Selected Topics in Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra(4 cr)not offered
- MTH 44Vector Analysis(4 cr)not offered
- MTH 46Abstract Algebra(4 cr)not offered
- MTH 48Advanced Calculus(4 cr)not offered
- CSI 35Discrete Mathematics II(3 cr)1 section
Source: College catalog
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Science
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements - Required Common Core
General Education Requirements - Flexible Common Core
Major Requirements - Overall
15 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements - Core
3 creditsMajor Requirements - Electives
12 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Science
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements - Required Core
6 credits- ENG 101Composition I: An Introduction to Composition and Research(3 cr)1 section
- ENA 101Composition I Accelerated(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 102Composition II: Writing through Literature(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 259Technical Writing(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 115College Algebra and Trigonometry(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 117Algebra and Trigonometry(3 cr)1 section
- SCB 201General Biology I(4 cr)1 section
- SCC 201General Chemistry I(4 cr)1 section
- SCP 201Fundamentals of Physics I(4 cr)1 section
- SCP 231General Physics I(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 101Topics in Biological Sciences(3 cr)1 section
- SCB 206Introduction to Neuroscience(3 cr)1 section
- SCC 101Topics in Chemistry(3 cr)1 section
- SCC 102Chemistry of Photography(3 cr)1 section
- SCP 101Topics in Physics(3 cr)1 section
- SCP 105Life in the Universe(3 cr)1 section
- SCP 140Topics in Astronomy(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Program Core
- LMF 101First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts: Math & Science(3 cr)1 section
- LIN 150Introduction to Integrative Research Methods(3 cr)1 section
- LIB 200Humanism, Science and Technology(3 cr)1 section
- HUA 103Beginning Drawing(3 cr)1 section
- HUC 106Public Speaking(3 cr)1 section
- HUV 150The Art of Film(3 cr)1 section
- HUM 210American Music(3 cr)1 section
- HUP 104Ethics and Moral Issues(3 cr)1 section
- SSA 101Cultural Anthropology(3 cr)1 section
- SSE 103Introduction to Microeconomics(3 cr)1 section
- SSA 100Introduction to Anthropology(3 cr)1 section
- SSE 104Introduction to Macroeconomics(3 cr)1 section
- SSP 101U.S. Power and Politics(3 cr)1 section
- SSP 200Global Politics(3 cr)1 section
- SSS 100Introduction to Sociology Contemporary Society(3 cr)1 section
- SSY 101General Psychology(3 cr)1 section
- SSH 102Themes in American History since 1865(3 cr)1 section
- SSH 104Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 120Elementary Statistics I(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 201Calculus I(4 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Math/Science Electives
- MAT 120Elementary Statistics I(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 121Elementary Statistics II(3 cr)not offered
- MAT 201Calculus I(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 202Calculus II(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 203Calculus III(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 204Elementary Differential Equations(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 210Linear Algebra(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 212Linear Algebra and Vector Analysis for Engineers(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 221Introduction to Probability(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 231Introduction to Discrete Mathematics(3 cr)2 sections
- SCB 115Principles of Biology(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 201General Biology I(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 202General Biology II(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 203Human Anatomy and Physiology I(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 204Human Anatomy and Physiology II(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 208Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 1(3 cr)1 section
- SCB 209Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II(3 cr)1 section
- SCB 252Fundamentals of Biotechniques(3 cr)1 section
- SCB 255Cell Biology(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 260General Microbiology(4 cr)1 section
- SCB 265Ecology(4 cr)1 section
- SCC 201General Chemistry I(4 cr)1 section
- SCC 202General Chemistry II(4 cr)1 section
- SCC 251Organic Chemistry I(5 cr)1 section
- SCC 252Organic Chemistry II(5 cr)1 section
- SCG 120Introduction to Oceanography(3 cr)1 section
- SCG 150Introduction to Geographic Information Systems(4 cr)not offered
- SCP 201Fundamentals of Physics I(4 cr)1 section
- SCP 202Fundamentals of Physics II(4 cr)1 section
- SCP 231General Physics I(4 cr)1 section
- SCP 232General Physics II(4 cr)1 section
- SCP 233Introduction to Modern Physics(4 cr)1 section
- SCI 204Research in Natural Sciences(3 cr)not offered
- LIB 204Experiential Learning in Liberal Arts(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Unrestricted Electives
1 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements - Applied Math Option
2 credits- LMF 101First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts: Math & Science(3 cr)1 section
- LIB 200Humanism, Science and Technology(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 202Calculus II(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 203Calculus III(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 210Linear Algebra(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 231Introduction to Discrete Mathematics(3 cr)2 sections
- MAC 101Introduction to Computer Science(3 cr)1 section
- MAC 190Object-Oriented Programming(3 cr)1 section
Source: College catalog
Kingsborough Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Science
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements - Common Core
3 credits- ENG 1200Composition I(3 cr)2 sections
- ENG 2400Composition II(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 9010Introduction to Mathematics with College Algebra(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 9B0College Algebra for STEM Majors(3 cr)not offered
- MAT 900College Algebra(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 1400Analytic Geometry and Pre-Calculus Mathematics(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 1500Calculus I(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 1600Calculus II(3 cr)1 section
- CS 1200Introduction to Computing(3 cr)2 sections
Major Requirements - Overall
27 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements - Core
- CS 3500Discrete Structures(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 2100Calculus III(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 5500Differential Equations(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 5600Linear Algebra(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 2200Statistics for Business with Computer Applications(3 cr)2 sections
- BA 2200Statistics for Business with Computer Applications(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 9100Biostatistics(4 cr)2 sections
- BIO 9100Biostatistics(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 1500Calculus I(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 1600Calculus II(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Math Option
Source: College catalog
Queensborough Community College2 programs
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 150Introduction to Statistics(4 sections)
- MAT 100Fundamentals of Mathematics I(3 sections)
- MAT 104Math For Health Sci(3 sections)
- MAT 120Intro to Prob & Stats(3 sections)
- MTH 21A Mathematical World(2 sections)
- MTH 23Probability and Statistics(2 sections)
- MTH 28College Algebra and Elem Trig(2 sections)
- MAT 105Math For Allied Health(2 sections)
- MAT 157College Algebra with Trig(2 sections)
- MAT 160Quantitative Reasoning(2 sections)
- MAT 161Quantitative Reasoning(2 sections)
- MAT 200Introduction to Discrete Math(2 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 York 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 York 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 CUNY college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at New York 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 York 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 York’s mathematics programs stack up.
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Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.