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Dentistry Schools in Illinois

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

As a degree choice, Dentistry is the 42nd 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

There are 14,890 people in the state and 312,480 people in the nation working in dentistry jobs.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a dentistry grad in the state is $105,140, compared to a typical salary of $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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,099 a year. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214.

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

Graduates earn an average $40,915 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,462. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Allied Health Professions 388

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