South Carolina 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 · 380 sections · 46 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at South Carolina 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 SCTCS institutions offer 380 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
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Technical College | 72 | 16 | 40 | — | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | 64 | 20 | 45 | — | — |
| Greenville Technical College | 54 | 19 | 34 | — | — |
| Piedmont Technical College | 45 | 13 | 19 | — | — |
| Tri-County Technical College | 43 | 17 | — | — | — |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | 40 | 11 | 16 | — | — |
| Trident Technical College | 34 | 14 | — | — | — |
| Aiken Technical College | 18 | 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Denmark Technical College | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | — |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 10 colleges in South Carolina this term (380 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person192 (51%)
- online149 (39%)
- zoom22 (6%)
- hybrid17 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)113
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)47
- Evening (5 PM and after)34
- Asynchronous / TBA186
Start dates
Sections begin on 12 distinct dates. 69 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 78 distinct instructors across 10 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 120Probability & Statistics(80 sections)
- MAT 155Contemporary Mathematics(41 sections)
- MAT 110College Algebra(35 sections)
- MAT 101Beginning Algebra(31 sections)
- MAT 102Intermediate Algebra(27 sections)
- MAT 111College Trigonometry(16 sections)
- MAT 140Analyt Geo & Cal I(16 sections)
- MAT 130Elementary Calculus(15 sections)
- MAT 141Analyt Geometry & Cal II(12 sections)
- MAT 170Alg, Geo and Trigonometry I(10 sections)
- MAT 032Developmental Mathematic(8 sections)
- MAT 152Elementary Algebra(8 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 SCTCS college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at South Carolina 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?
- South Carolina 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 South Carolina’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in South Carolina
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.