Median Earnings (1yr)
$154,408
95th percentile

Earnings Distribution

How Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville$154,408$158,619+3%
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$140,452$164,107+17%
University of Florida$132,958$163,296+23%
East Carolina University$125,260$162,247+30%
University of Illinois Chicago$131,656$111,154-16%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Dentistry professional's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (3 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville$12,922$154,408$158,619โ€”โ€”
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago$14,338$131,656$111,154โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$117,424โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with dentistry graduates

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.