Texas Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
12 colleges · 1398 sections · 36 unique courses · Fall 2026
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Texas 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. 12 Texas Community Colleges institutions offer 1398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's College | 247 | 20 | 106 | — | — |
| Northwest Vista College | 244 | 23 | 28 | — | — |
| San Antonio College | 190 | 20 | 98 | — | — |
| Palo Alto College | 161 | 15 | 61 | — | — |
| South Plains College | 157 | 20 | 22 | — | — |
| Amarillo College | 125 | 16 | 29 | — | — |
| Northeast Lakeview College | 119 | 18 | 33 | — | — |
| Kilgore College | 56 | 11 | 19 | — | — |
| Weatherford College | 42 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | 31 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Coastal Bend College | 20 | 6 | 9 | — | — |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 12 colleges in Texas this term (1398 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person921 (66%)
- online420 (30%)
- hybrid57 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)478
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)310
- Evening (5 PM and after)133
- Asynchronous / TBA477
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 1396 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 267 distinct instructors across 12 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 1314College Algebra(377 sections)
- MATH 0410Elementary Algebra(140 sections)
- MATH 0214Honors - Co-Requisite DE topics for College Algebra(125 sections)
- MATH 1332Contemporary Mathematics(110 sections)
- MATH 1342Statistics(98 sections)
- MATH 1324Math for Business/Social Sc(80 sections)
- MATH 1414College Algebra (Precal Track) - Corequisite(61 sections)
- MATH 2412Pre-Calculus Math(48 sections)
- MATH 2413Calculus I(48 sections)
- MATH 2414Calculus II(30 sections)
- MATH 1325Calculus Business/Social Sc(29 sections)
- MATH 0314Algebraic Fundamentals(23 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 Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas Community Colleges college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Texas 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?
- Texas 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 Texas’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Texas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.