Jane Nam
Expertise
- National Higher Education Data
- Survey Reporting
- DEI
- Standardized Test Scores (Policies and Averages)
- Salaries
Education
- BA in Philosophy and Spanish, Emory University
Awards, Licenses, and Certifications
- Data Science Accelerator Program (Red Ventures)
- Math for Journalists (Poynter Institute)
- Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate (CITI Program)
Jane wrote for BestColleges’ Data Center from 2023 to 2025, focusing on providing prospective and enrolled students with the most up-to-date, relevant data. She specialized in standardized test score data, salary data, and DEI.
Janes covered data trends in test scores, salaries, and DEI-related issues. She also helped develop and analyze BestColleges’ student surveys.
Her articles have been cited by top-tier publishers such as The New York Times, Brookings, Forbes, Vox, and the Harvard Business Review.
Before joining BestColleges, Jane was a news writer and the managing editor for an academic journal. When not writing, she’s deepening her skillset in Python and SQL.
Jane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and Spanish from Emory University.
Jane is a former writer at BestColleges.
Read Jane Nam's Latest Articles
How Much Does Grad School Cost?
Grad school costs an average of $43,620 per year. Discover average graduate debt amounts, and learn about earning potential in this report.
February 21, 2025
How Much Does a Ph.D. Cost?
In 2024, a Ph.D. cost around $50,000 per year on average. But many programs offer competitive packages that offset some or all of the cost.
February 19, 2025
Colleges With the Wealthiest Students: Facts and Statistics
Middlebury College and other highly selective schools enroll many students from the wealthiest families. See what other colleges made the list.
February 18, 2025
Average GRE Scores: Full Statistics
Find average GRE scores by section, year, and field of study.
February 3, 2025
Graduate Student Unionization Efforts, List, and Statistics
Discover the history of graduate student unions, including notable strikes. Learn about existing unions and undergraduate student unions in our report.
January 28, 2025
