These Celebrities Graduated With Some Unexpected Degrees

Ben McKenzie- Economics and Foreign Affairs

Best known for his roles on Gotham and The O.C, this star attended the prestigious University of Virginia. Once there, he graduated in 2001 with a degree in Economics and Foreign Affairs. Since his commercial success, he's remained a big fan of UVA, saying "I’m not sure I would have had the opportunity to receive such a well-rounded education anywhere else." 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.