Ohio 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 · 564 sections · 69 unique courses · Fall 2026
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Ohio 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 OACC institutions offer 564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College District | 328 | 25 | 199 | — | — |
| Stark State College | 191 | 25 | 56 | — | — |
| Terra State Community College | 24 | 9 | 21 | — | — |
| James A. Rhodes State College | 21 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 4 colleges in Ohio this term (564 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person286 (51%)
- online278 (49%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)188
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)130
- Evening (5 PM and after)65
- Asynchronous / TBA181
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 103 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 91 distinct instructors across 4 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 1410Elementary Probability and Statistics I(78 sections)
- MATH 0915Basic Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra(60 sections)
- MATH 0970Essential Skills for Probability and Statistics(54 sections)
- MTH 124Statistics(28 sections)
- MATH 1190Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning(27 sections)
- MTH 125College Algebra(24 sections)
- MTH 020A1st Half Prereq Math Shell (MTH021--MTH023)(22 sections)
- MTH 020B2nd Half Prereq Math Shell (MTH021--MTH025)(22 sections)
- MATH 1530College Algebra(17 sections)
- MATH 0955Beginning Algebra(16 sections)
- MATH 0930Essential Skills for Algebraic & Quantitative Reasoning(14 sections)
- MTH 124SStatistics with Co-Requisite (MTH124+MTH024)(13 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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 OACC college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Ohio 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?
- Ohio 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 Ohio’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Ohio
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.