Athletes And Majors

Athletes are more than just jocks. See which majors they studied in college.

Tiger Woods Net worth: $600 Million - Golf great Tiger Woods, who has earned $84 million just from his career winnings, comes in at a distant second. Woods made the rest of his millions from his endorsement deals with companies including Nike, Gatorade, Gillette, Accenture and AT&T.

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Tiger Woods: Economics - It was probably a good thing Tiger Woods studied Economics at Stanford University considering the amount of money he has made as a professional on the PGA Tour. During his two years as a student at Stanford, Woods had a 3.0 GPA.

David Robinson: Mathematics - Arguably one of the smartest players to play in the NBA, former San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson studied Mathematics at the United States Naval Academy. Education was Robinson’s first priority as he scored a 1320 on the SAT.

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David Robinson: Mathematics - Arguably one of the smartest players to play in the NBA, former San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson studied Mathematics at the United States Naval Academy. Education was Robinson’s first priority as he scored a 1320 on the SAT.

Michael Jordan: Dream Come True - Michael Jordan vows to help Charlotte experience what winning is about, telling reporters and season ticket holders it's a "dream come true" to own the Bobcats. The NBA great held a whirlwind of media interviews a day after the rest of the NBA's owners approved his $275 million purchase from Bob Johnson. Jordan is the first former player to own an NBA team, and the second Black majority owner.

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Michael Jordan: Geography - To all you future geography majors out there, Michael Jordan majored in Cultural Geography while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jordan has to easily be the coolest Geography major ever.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: History - Former UCLA and NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made use of his History degree after he retired from professional basketball. The Hall of Fame center (formally known as Lew Alcindor) co-authored the book, “Brother In Arms: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWI’s Forgotten Heroes.”

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: History - Former UCLA and NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made use of his History degree after he retired from professional basketball. The Hall of Fame center (formally known as Lew Alcindor) co-authored the book, “Brother In Arms: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWI’s Forgotten Heroes.”

Rising Star - Williams is currently ranked No. 3 according to the Women’s Tennis Association.

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Venus Williams: Fashion Design - If you ever wondered why Venus Williams has such fashionable tennis outfits, it might have to do with her associate degree in Fashion Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Williams graduated in 2007 with Cum Laude honors and a 3.5 GPA.

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James Blake: Economics - Tennis star James Blake was inspired to pursue the sport after hearing Arthur Ashe speak, but that didn’t prevent him from attending Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. While Blake didn’t graduate, he did study Economics for two years before turning pro.

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James Blake: Economics - Tennis star James Blake was inspired to pursue the sport after hearing Arthur Ashe speak, but that didn’t prevent him from attending Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. While Blake didn’t graduate, he did study Economics for two years before turning pro.

Barry Bonds: Criminal Justice - It’s ironic that an athlete who finds himself in the middle of a pending legal trial studied Criminal Justice in college. But that’s the case for former Major League outfielder Barry Bonds, who earned his degree in Criminal Justice at Arizona State University.

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Barry Bonds: Criminal Justice - It’s ironic that an athlete who finds himself in the middle of a pending legal trial studied Criminal Justice in college. But that’s the case for former Major League outfielder Barry Bonds, who earned his degree in Criminal Justice at Arizona State University.

Shaquille O'Neal, NBA Star - Fraternity: Omega Psi Phi

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Shaquille O'Neal: General Studies - Despite leaving Louisiana State University early for a career in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal made a promise to his mother that he would finish college. O’Neal lived up to his word and earned a degree in General Studies from LSU in 2000. Shaq wasn’t done as he later earned his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

'I'm Going To Do It' - NFL star Chad Ochocinco says he isn't about to let the NFL tell him what he can and can't do during games. The Cincinnati Bengals' wide receiver had already declared that he wanted to Tweet (post to Twitter) during NFL games, and the NFL already gave him a very firm “no.” But he told SportsFanLive that he plans on doing it anyway. "When I say I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it, regardless of what they say," Ochocinco said.

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Chad Ochocinco: Physical Education - Before he was known as Chad Ochocinco, Chad Johnson studied Physical Education at Oregon State University. Everyone can’t study astrophysics, right?

Mama Leslie - Leslie returned from maternity leave in 2008 and averaged 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds a game.

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Lisa Leslie: Communications - When it was time for Lisa Leslie to decide on college, the Morningside High star stayed close to home and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with a degree in Communications. Leslie eventually earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

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He Must Pay - Allen Iverson will have to cough up some big bucks for what he didn't do during a 2005 bar fight. A federal appeals court ruled that Iverson must pay $260,000 for doing nothing while his bodyguard beat up a man during a confrontation. The man claims Iverson's bodyguard beat him because he wouldn't leave the V.I.P. area of the club to make way for the NBA star and his posse. The man suffered a concussion, ruptured eardrum, burst blood vessel in his eye, a torn rotator cuff as well as various cuts

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Allen Iverson: Fine Arts - NBA guard Allen Iverson’s first love before basketball was Fine Arts, which is what he studied during his two years at Georgetown University.

Vince Carter: African-American Studies - Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter returned to the University of North Carolina three years after leaving for the NBA to receive his degree in African-American Studies. Carter was actually criticized for attending his college graduation hours before a playoff game.

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Vince Carter: African-American Studies - Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter returned to the University of North Carolina three years after leaving for the NBA to receive his degree in African-American Studies. Carter was actually criticized for attending his college graduation hours before a playoff game.

Tim Duncan: Psychology - David Robinson wasn’t the only brain on the San Antonio Spurs. Forward Tim Duncan graduated with honors from Wake Forest University with a degree in Psychology.

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Tim Duncan: Psychology - David Robinson wasn’t the only brain on the San Antonio Spurs. Forward Tim Duncan graduated with honors from Wake Forest University with a degree in Psychology.

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Danny Granger: Civil Engineering - Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Civil Engineering. For Granger, he knew as a kid what he wanted to study. “I always wanted to be a civil engineer,” said Granger. “That was my goal. I’m still passionate about it.”

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Danny Granger: Civil Engineering - Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Civil Engineering. For Granger, he knew as a kid what he wanted to study. “I always wanted to be a civil engineer,” said Granger. “That was my goal. I’m still passionate about it.”

Shane Battier: Comparative Religion - Leave it to a Duke guy to not skate by in studying Physical Education and instead create a challenge. That’s just what Shane Battier did during his time at Duke, earning a degree in Comparative Religion.

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Shane Battier: Comparative Religion - Leave it to a Duke guy to not skate by in studying Physical Education and instead create a challenge. That’s just what Shane Battier did during his time at Duke, earning a degree in Comparative Religion.

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Brian Barton: Aerospace Engineering - Former Major League outfielder Brian Barton always viewed baseball as his Plan B in life. Plan A was to work for Boeing, which is why he studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Miami. He had to put his schooling on hold for baseball but Barton is less than a year away from earning his degree.

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Brian Barton: Aerospace Engineering - Former Major League outfielder Brian Barton always viewed baseball as his Plan B in life. Plan A was to work for Boeing, which is why he studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Miami. He had to put his schooling on hold for baseball but Barton is less than a year away from earning his degree.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee - One of the greatest women athletes of all-time, track & field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee dominated her sport for nearly 15 years. With three gold Olympic medals in the heptathlon and the long jump, Sports Illustrated for Women voted Joyner-Kersee as the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th century.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee: History - Don’t talk to Jackie Joyner-Kersee about having too much on your plate in college. The retired track and field athlete played on the women’s basketball team, ran for UCLA, competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics AND graduated with a degree in History. Now that’s what you call time management.

Candace Parker: Sports Management - Despite forgoing her senior season at the University of Tennessee, Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker graduated with a degree in Sports Management. An amazing player on the court, Parker was named the University Division Academic All-American of the Year off the court in 2008.

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Candace Parker: Sports Management - Despite forgoing her senior season at the University of Tennessee, Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker graduated with a degree in Sports Management. An amazing player on the court, Parker was named the University Division Academic All-American of the Year off the court in 2008.