eCollegeFinder offers some great online masters programs and knows what an incredible academic achievement it is to earn one. Celebrities are commonly only known for their performances on the big screen, on stage or on the field, but very few are known for their academic performance. There’s no doubt that their success in the classroom should be celebrated as one of the accomplishments that brought them their fame! Here’s a list of celebrities that have earned a masters degree in no particular order.
Peter Weller
Roman and Renaissance Art, Syracuse University
Part man. Part robot. All student. Yes, Robocop (or Peter Weller) earned a graduate degree in Roman and Renaissance Art. Whether he used human side or cyborg side to earn the degree remains a mystery.
Dexter Holland
Molecular Biology, University of Southern California
The Offspring’s front man spent his time screaming vocals for the established punk rock band while earning a graduate degree. Holland was a candidate for a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, but chose his band over his shot at becoming a doctor. Though he never quite completed the highest level of his field of study, Holland’s combination of musical fame and an advanced degree is something to be proud of.
Rowan Atkinson
Electrical Engineering, Oxford University
Who would have thought that Mr. Bean used his bean for more than his zany antics as a comedic star? Yes, Atkinson finished what many celebrities never even start: an advanced degree in engineering. His success with comedy began when he joined the Experimental Theatre Club at Oxford. Atkinson managed to finish his degree and create the unforgettable comic identity known as Mr. Bean.
Monica Lewinsky
Social Psychology, London School of Economics
It’s too easy to get the jokes started for Lewinsky and most of us already know her claim to fame. So we’ll let her slide this time and give her credit for completing a graduate degree.
Sigourney Weaver
Fine Arts, Yale University
The queen of aliens, ghouls and freaks, Sigourney Weaver is one educated sci-fi actress. True that many celebrities in Hollywood were at one time were enrolled in a Fine Arts program, not all finish their degrees; let alone complete a master’s degree program.
Lisa Leslie
Business Administration, University of Phoenix
Leslie, a retired WNBA superstar, has compiled an incredible list of achievements: three- time MVP, four-time Olympic gold medal winner, and the first female to ever dunk in a WNBA game. Perhaps her biggest slam came when she completed an online degree, earning a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Shaquille O’Neal
Business Administration, University of Phoenix
Can Shaq and Leslie be any more alike? They dominated the center position in each of their respected leagues; they brought the city of Los Angeles multiple basketball championship titles; they earned an online masters degree in business from the same university. Looks like Shaq can back up his nickname as “The Big Aristotle.”
David Duchovny
English Literature, Yale University
If you’ve seen his recent work on Showtime’s hit series, Californication, you’ll understand why he is perfect for the show. Some of you may think he plays this role so well because of his stints in rehab for sexual addiction – but we were referring to his role as a writer and novelist. That’s because off the big screen, Duchovny earned a master’s degree in English Literature from Yale University. Duchovny may be known for his addiction, but his academic success in literature should hardly be ignored.
Dolph Lundgren
Chemical Engineering, University of Sydney
Does anyone else find it odd that Dolph Lundgren has appeared in two separate blog posts this month? We knew he could throw a mean punch, we just found out he’s quite the musical entertainer, and now this: Dolph Lundgren earned a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Throw in the fact that he speaks more than five languages, I think it’s safe to say that Lundgren is an ‘Ivan’ of all trades.
Art Garfunkel
Mathematics, Columbia University
Garfunkel spent most of his career playing second fiddle to Paul Simon, but he has the edge when it comes to education. His master’s in Mathematics is one degree up on his singing, songwriting partner. There should be no troubled water under this bridge.
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