Pennsylvania Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
10 colleges · 1040 sections · 118 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Pennsylvania 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. 10 PA CCs institutions offer 1040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County | 182 | 23 | 66 | 46 | $46,345 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | 164 | 19 | 29 | 12 | — |
| Montgomery County Community College | 139 | 19 | 59 | 7 | — |
| Delaware County Community College | 124 | 16 | 41 | — | — |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | 119 | 18 | 27 | 1 | — |
| Northampton Community College | 90 | 19 | 39 | 7 | — |
| Community College of Philadelphia | 75 | 15 | 43 | 13 | — |
| Reading Area Community College | 68 | 12 | 20 | — | — |
| Luzerne County Community College | 67 | 16 | 20 | 2 | — |
| Westmoreland County Community College | 12 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 10 colleges in Pennsylvania this term (1040 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person649 (62%)
- online337 (32%)
- hybrid35 (3%)
- zoom19 (2%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)406
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)216
- Evening (5 PM and after)127
- Asynchronous / TBA291
Start dates
Sections begin on 27 distinct dates. 334 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 278 distinct instructors across 10 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Community College of Allegheny County1 program
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Total: 15–18 Credits
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Total: 13–16 Credits
16 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 080Arithmetic Fund(61 sections)
- MAT 090Algebra Fund(55 sections)
- MAT 100Beginning Algebra(44 sections)
- MAT 106Math for Health Sci(37 sections)
- MAT 108Interm Algebra(35 sections)
- MAT 050Mathematics Review(35 sections)
- MATH 006Developing Confidence and Skills in Math(34 sections)
- MAT 121Introduction to Probability and Statistics(32 sections)
- MATH 103College Algebra(32 sections)
- MAT 130Industrial Mathematics(31 sections)
- MATH 150Introductory Data Analysis(31 sections)
- MATH 202Introduction to Statistics(25 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 PA CCs college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Pennsylvania 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?
- Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Pennsylvania
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.