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Dentistry Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 308 students earned their Dentistry degrees in IL.

A Dentistry major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Illinois

Dentistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 308
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 308
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 308

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a dentistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 26.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Illinois

14,890 people in the state and 312,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dentistry.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Illinois

Dentistry grads earn an average of $105,140 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer dentistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,462. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Dentistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Dentists 9% $143,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dentistry.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

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