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Dentistry & Oral Science in Illinois

Dentistry & Oral Science Schools in Illinois

68 students earned Dentistry & Oral Science degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Dentistry & Oral Science is the 196th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 27.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.7%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Dentistry & Oral Science Grads in Illinois

There are 16,900 people in the state and 386,310 people in the nation working in dentistry & oral science jobs.

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Wages for Dentistry & Oral Science Jobs in Illinois

Dentistry & Oral Science grads earn an average of $127,280 in the state and $178,800 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer dentistry & oral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,446. 74% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Dentistry & Oral Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers dentistry & oral science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Orthodontists 9% $176,410
Dentists 9% $143,090

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

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

View all majors related to Dentistry & Oral Science

View Nationwide Dentistry & Oral Science Report

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