This slideshow presents numerous celebrities with college degrees. In my class, I ask that the students select the majors that they think the celebrities have and then I discuss the correct answers. Students are surprised by some of the answers and this helps to open the discussion to career paths.

2.  Ashton Kutcher, Actor
◦Biomedical Engineering
◦Chemistry
◦Marketing

3.  Eva Longoria, Actress
◦Psychology
◦Kinesiology
◦Sociology

4.  Michael Jordan, Professional Athlete
◦Kinesiology
◦Political Science
◦Geography

5.  Will Ferrell, Actor/Comedian
◦Business
◦Economics
◦Sports Broadcasting

6.  JK Rowling, Author
◦History
◦French
◦Journalism

7.  Gene Simmons, Bassist of Kiss
◦Business
◦Philosophy
◦Elementary Education

8.  Oprah Winfrey, TV Host
◦Speech & Performing Arts
◦19th Cent. Literature
◦Journalism

9.  Shaquille O'Neal , Basketball Player
◦Marketing
◦General Studies
◦Athletic Training

10.  Conan O’Brien, TV host
◦American History
◦Communication
◦Geology

11.  Julia Roberts, Actress
◦History
◦Journalism
◦Pre-Veterinarian

12.  Sociology
 Finance
 Psychology

13.  Biological Chemistry
 Anthropology
 English

14.  Political Science
 Exercise Science
 Physics

15.  Medical Technology
 Creative Writing
 Theatre Art

16.  Advertising
 Computer Science
 Fine Art

17.  Mathematics
 English
 Mechanical
Engineering

18.  Political Science
 Transatlantic
History
 Civil
Engineering

19.  Accounting
 Communication
 Marketing

20.  Music
 Biology
 Theatre
Art