College jocks actually become more successful and wealthy than their nerdy peers, a new study finds. Turns out, sporty students earn 3.4% more in their lifetimes and bring home $220,000 more in wages. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The study found that college athletes earned 3.4% more over their careers than non-athletic students and are likely to bring home $220,000 more in cumulative wages, the report said. College athletes were even more likely to be endorsed for management, leadership, and strategic planning skills on LinkedIn, per the study.

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