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The Department of Mathematics at Dominican offers three majors:

The Department of Mathematics also offers these opportunities:

Mathematics is essential in almost every area of modern life. This highly logical, structured discipline is crucial in understanding:

  • Computers—designing, building and using them
  • Business, including insurance and the stock markets
  • Economics, including the banking system
  • Natural sciences like biology and chemistry
  • Social sciences like psychology and sociology

A major in mathematics, or in mathematics-based programs, opens the door to a wide variety of highly rewarding careers in actuarial science, bioinformatics, computer and information science, education, engineering, finance, economics, statistics and many other fields.