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Dentistry Schools in Illinois

308 students earned Dentistry degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Dentistry is the 92nd most popular major in the 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

In this state, there are 14,890 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Illinois

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $105,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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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

100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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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View Nationwide Dentistry Report

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