2023 Best Dentistry Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Dentistry School for You
With 308 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, dentistry is the #92 most popular major in Illinois.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Dentistry Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Dentistry Schools in Illinois
Check out the dentistry programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Schools in Dentistry
Our analysis found Midwestern University - Downers Grove to be the best school for dentistry students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of Downers Grove, Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 3 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the # 2 spot on the list. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Chicago is a great place for dentistry students. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Chicago.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 277 |
| Ohio | 178 |
| Indiana | 115 |
| Wisconsin | 98 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Dentistry
One of 30 majors within the area of study, dentistry has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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