by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Dentistry Schools in Illinois ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 303 degrees in dentistry annually.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the dentistry degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you want to pursue a degree in dentistry. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Degree recipients from the dentistry major at University of Illinois at Chicago earn $16,885 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in dentistry from University of Illinois at Chicago
It is hard to beat Southern Illinois University Edwardsville if you wish to pursue a degree in dentistry. SIUE is a large public university located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.
Dentistry degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville receive an earnings boost of about $39,637 over the typical income of dentistry majors.
More information about a degree in dentistry from Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleExplore all the Best Dentistry Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Dentistry is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 303 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 20,676 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 7,060 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4,994 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,459 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,811 |
| Medicine | 1,423 |
| Public Health | 1,317 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,063 |
| Communication Sciences | 945 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 824 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.