Walker dropped out of Marquette University in 1990. Walker mulls earning college degree

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he would like to earn his college degree — maybe even before the race for the GOP presidential nomination kicks into high gear.

Walker, who dropped out of Marquette University in 1990, told reporters Monday that he is interested in using the University of Wisconsin System’s FlexOption program to get the final credits he needs.


But he did not offer a firm timetable, and the program currently offers degrees only in engineering, health care and information technology-related fields.

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“But at some point, hopefully by next school year, they might start offering other courses beyond those,” Walker said at a media availability, the transcript of which was shared by his office. “None of those are in my area of expertise, but I’d love to in the future be one of the students.”

Walker is considered a potential candidate for president in 2016, but first he has to win a competitive reelection race this year.

The 46-year-old dropped out of Marquette with enough units to qualify as a senior. Walker once said that he was triple majoring in political science, philosophy and economics, according to PolitiFact.

After leaving school, he took a job at the local American Red Cross chapter and quickly ran for state House.

The governor noted that about one quarter of adults have some college credits but, for various reasons, never finish.

He joked about the fact that he could be in college at the same time as his two children. His son, Matthew, is currently chairman of the Wisconsin College Republicans.

Harry Truman was the last candidate elected president without having a college degree.