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From Ivanka to Barron Trump: A look at where the Trump family got their education

By Kunal Dey
Published on : 02:16 PST, Jun 18, 2024
From Ivanka to Barron Trump: A look at where the Trump family got their education
Former US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump along with their son Barron Trump and Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr at Ivana Trump's funeral in Bedminster, New Jersey, on July 20, 2022 (Getty Images)

Tracing the educational journeys of the Trump family

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: (L-R) Eric Trump, Lara Yunaska Trump, Donald Trump, Barron Trump, Melania
(L-R) Eric Trump, Lara Yunaska Trump, Donald Trump, Barron Trump, Melania Trump, Vanessa Haydon Trump, Kai Madison Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Donald John Trump III, and Ivanka Trump pose for photos on stage after Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the US presidency at Trump Tower on June 16, 2015 in New York City (Christopher Gregory/Getty Images)

Barron Trump, the only child of former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump, has graduated from high school. On May 17, 2024, Barron received his diploma from Oxbridge Academy, a prestigious institution near West Palm Beach, Florida. This has sparked curiosity about his future, particularly his plans for higher education. Although the former first couple has remained tight-lipped about his college plans, speculation abounds. One possibility is New York University in Manhattan, while Donald Trump has earlier hinted his youngest son could go to the University of Pennsylvania too. Here's a sneak peek into the educational backgrounds of the Trump family.

Barron Trump

Barron Trump is seen at the funeral of Ivana Trump on July 20, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by JNI/Star Max/GC Images)
Barron Trump is seen at the funeral of Ivana Trump on July 20, 2022, in New York City (JNI/Star Max/GC Images)

As of June 13, 2024, the Trump family has not disclosed Barron Trump’s college plans. His graduation from Oxbridge Academy has left many wondering about his future educational pursuits. Considering his family's academic history and the institutions they have attended, Barron has several potential paths. Last year, Donald Trump mentioned that Barron was "thinking" about the University of Pennsylvania, the same institution from which Donald Trump graduated. Additionally, New York University remains a plausible option, given Barron's childhood ties to Manhattan.

Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White Hous
President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Thanksgiving on November 26, 2020, in Washington, DC (Erin Schaff - Pool/Getty Images) 

Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, attended the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in May 1968 with a bachelor's degree in economics. The Wharton School is renowned for its rigorous business and finance programs, and Trump's education there has often been highlighted during his career in real estate and politics.

Melania Trump

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14: U.S. First Lady Melania Trump speaks during a roundtable on sickle c
US First Lady Melania Trump speaks during a roundtable on sickle cell disease in the State Dining Room of the White House on September 14, 2020 in Washington, DC (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Melania Trump, the former First Lady, has a different educational background compared to her husband. Born in Slovenia, Melania began her modeling career at the age of 16. She briefly attended the University of Ljubljana but left after one year to focus on modeling. According to biography.com, Melania worked in Milan and Paris before moving to New York in 1996. Her modeling career included appearances on the covers of prominent magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, GQ, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Melania met Donald Trump at a fashion party in New York in 1998, leading to their engagement in 2004 and marriage in 2005.

Donald Trump Jr

MONTOURSVILLE, PA - MAY 20: Donald Trump Jr. speaks during a 'Make America Great Again' campaign ral
Donald Trump Jr speaks during a 'Make America Great Again' campaign rally at Williamsport Regional Airport, May 20, 2019 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of Donald Trump, followed in his father's footsteps by attending the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School of Finance. Trump Jr's education at Wharton provided him with a solid foundation for his subsequent career in business and politics.

Eric Trump

Son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, returns from a short break during his father's criminal trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 13, 2024 in New York City. Former U.S. President Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by Sarah Yenesel-Pool/Getty Images)
Son of former US President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, returns from a short break during his father's criminal trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 13, 2024, in New York City (Sarah Yenesel-Pool/Getty Images)

Eric Trump, another of Donald Trump's sons, graduated from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance and management in 2006. Georgetown University, located in Washington, DC, is known for its strong business program, which equipped Eric with the skills necessary for his role in the Trump Organization.

Ivanka Trump

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: White House advisor Ivanka Trump arrives at a meeting on religious free
White House advisor Ivanka Trump arrives at a meeting on religious freedom at United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2019 in New York City (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump's eldest daughter, began her college education at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. After two years, she transferred to the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Ivanka graduated cum laude in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in economics. Her education at Wharton, combined with her business acumen, has played a significant role in her professional endeavors.

Tiffany Trump

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Tiffany Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, arrives for a ceremony where her father will introduce 7th U.S. Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, 48, as his nominee to the Supreme Court in the Rose Garden at the White House September 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. With 38 days until the election, Trump tapped Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years and to replace the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Tiffany Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, arrives for a ceremony where her father will introduce 7th US Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, 48, as his nominee to the Supreme Court in the Rose Garden at the White House September 26, 2020 in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's daughter from his marriage to Marla Maples, also attended the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in sociology. Four years later, Tiffany earned her law degree from Georgetown Law School, graduating in 2020. Her graduation, like many others that year, was marked by a virtual commencement ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, USA Today reported.

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