Best Big Ten Conference Women's Softball Programs, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 14 Big Ten Conference women's Softball programs by academic score — a composite of retention rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average retention rate across Big Ten Conference women's Softball programs is 93%, with an average graduation rate of 83%, and median earnings around $71,652.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.