Ten Shocking Celebrity College Majors

Due to the stagnant economy, students are flocking to majors considered "safe" (economics, engineering and computer science) and steering clear of ones that develop creative thinking and imagination (the humanities). It makes sense: The objective after graduation is to obtain a lucrative career to pay for that prestigious college education and the best way to do that is to select a major where the potential for a generous return on your investment is high. Interestingly enough, that same thought process applied to some of our favorite A-listers way back when they were considering college majors! Don’t believe us? Check out some of the more surprisingly "safe" majors chosen by celebrities below:

• Matthew McConaughey
  College: University of Texas at Austin
  Major: Pre-Law
• Ashton Kutcher
  College: University of Iowa
  Major: Biochemical Engineering
• Cindy Crawford
  College: Northwestern University
  Major: Chemical Engineering
• Eva Longoria
  College: Texas A&M University at Kingsville
  Major: Kinesiology
• Lisa Kudrow
  College: Vassar College
  Major: Biology
• Jennifer Garner
  College: Denison University
  Major: Chemistry
• Jay Leno
  College: Emerson College
  Major: Speech Therapy
• Julia Roberts
  College: Georgia State University
  Major: Veterinary Studies
• Aziz Ansari
  College: New York University
  Major: Marketing
• Will Ferrell
  College: University of Southern California
  Major: Sports Information

If you’re struggling with choosing a major, head over to Scholarships.com’s College Prep section for tips on things to consider before making a definite decision. And while you’re there, we invite you to do a free college scholarship search to find financial aid opportunities that are tailored to you!