Abstract
Academic clustering occurs when at least 25% of the student athletes on any given team have the same academic major. In and of itself, academic clustering is neither good nor bad, however there is the temptation for students to gravitate toward a major which is perceived to be easier, to seek to associate only with team members, or to enlist in majors which do not align with their career ambitions. Is it for flexibility and scheduling to choose an academic major to have the least impact on their sport? This study examined the athletic program at a Division II four-year comprehensive institution and will identify if academic clustering is occurring, where it is occurring and its scope. Further, it will examine if the practice is favored by gender or athletic team. In addition, it will compare the majors of athletes with the general population. Finally, it will determine if academic clustering provides an academic benefit by way of higher-grade point averages.
Recommended Citation
Monahan, Michael and Shah, Amit
(2024)
"An Investigation into Academic Clustering Among Division II Student Athletes,"
Journal of Business, Industry, and Economics: Vol. 29, Article 6.
Available at:
https://roar.una.edu/jobie/vol29/iss1/6