17-05-2025
19 Celebrities With Unexpected College Degrees
Sometimes, celebrities have hidden depths that have nothing to do with their public image or main career. Here are some famous people who have actual, proper degrees you might be surprised by...
Former child actor-turned-Riverdale star Cole Sprouse has an archaelogy-related degree, majoring in geographical information systems and satellite imaging.
White Lotus and Friday Night Lights star Connie Britton has a degree in Asian studies from Dartmouth.
The Waking Dead and Black Panther star Danai Gurira has a psychology degree in addition to an MFA in acting.
Black Mirror and Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones has a degree in comparative study of religion and philosophy from Harvard.
Chris Martin met his fellow Coldplay bandmates at university, and graduated with a degree in Greek and Latin.
America Ferrera put her studies on hold when she got the lead role in Ugly Betty, but eventually graduated with a degree in international relations.
Eva Longoria achieved a master's degree in Chicano studies while working on Desperate Housewives.
The Offspring's Dexter Holland has a PhD in molecular biology — he did his thesis on HIV research.
Meanwhile, Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin is an evolutionary biologist with a master's degree in geology and a PhD in biology.
Jamie Foxx has an honorary degree in classical music and composition.
Marvel and Crazy Rich Asians star Gemma Chan has a law degree from Oxford University.
And comedic Australian actor Rebel Wilson has a double degree in arts/law.
Shaquille O'Neal has a PhD in education.
The Big Sick and Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani got his start in comedy while at university, where he earned degrees in computer science and philosophy.
Rowan Atkinson of Mr. Bean fame has a master's degree in electrical engineering.
Lionel Richie has an economics degree.
The Hills alumnus Whitney Port has gender studies degree.
Although Dakota Fanning has been acting since she was a child, she found time to complete her education, including a degree in women's studies.
Comedy legend Will Ferrell has a degree in sports information.
Scandal lead Kerry Washington graduated college with a double major in anthropology and sociology.
And finally, Friends icon Lisa Kudrow has a degree in biology.
Which celebrity college major surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments!
