Jane Nam

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Jane Nam

Education

MA Social and Political Philosophy, University of Oregon
BA Philosophy and Spanish, Emory University

Jane Nam is a staff writer for BestColleges' Data Center. Before her work on higher education data trends, Jane was a news writer and the managing editor for an academic journal. She has graduate degrees in social and political philosophy and women's, gender, and sexuality studies, as well as certifications in data collection and analysis.

Jane holds a master's in social and political philosophy from the University of Oregon and a bachelor's degree in philosophy and Spanish from Emory University.

Read Jane's Latest Articles

Highest-Paying College Majors

Read about the highest-paying college majors, including starting and mid-career salaries. Discover statistics on employability and underemployment.

April 23, 2024

Average College GPA: Full Statistics

The average college GPA was around 2.9 — a B letter grade. Read more on college GPA statistics, broken down by major, gender, and more.

April 5, 2023

Diversity in Higher Education: Facts and Statistics

Find college student demographics, faculty diversity statistics, and research on the benefits of diversity in higher education in our report.

April 30, 2024

First-Generation College Students: Facts and Statistics

Read about first-generation college student statistics, including graduation rates and typical financial aid amounts.

April 12, 2023

How Has COVID Affected College Students?

Find facts and statistics about the pandemic's effects on students, from plunging enrollment to mental health.

April 8, 2024

Our Editorial Policy and Standards

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