Best D2 Men's Basketball Programs, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 289 D2 men's Basketball 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 D2 men's Basketball programs is 72%, with an average graduation rate of 54%, and median earnings around $51,921.

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