Jessica Bryant

Senior Data Reporter

Contributors/Jessica Bryant

Expertise

DEI
Student mental health
Social media trends
Student political activism
National higher education data
Survey reporting

Education

BA Journalism, Southern Methodist University

Jessica Bryant is a higher education analyst and senior data reporter for BestColleges. She covers higher education trends and data, focusing on issues impacting underserved students. She has a BA in journalism and previously worked with the South Florida Business Journal as a data reporter and researcher.

Media Mentions

Read Jessica's Latest Articles

Survey: Few Alumni From Online For-Profit Institutions Say Their Degree Was Worth It

A new report reveals that half of surveyed online graduates who attended for-profit institutions believe their schools prioritized profits over students.

March 13, 2023

Employers See Value in Nondegree Credentials but Aren’t Exactly Sure How to Use Them

A new report also reveals that the majority of employers would like to be involved in the development of the curriculum for these credentials.

March 7, 2023

Florida College Students Protest DeSantis Legislation on Gender-Affirming Care and DEI

Under House Bill 999, public colleges and universities in Florida would be under unprecedented state control.

March 3, 2023

Stanford University to Raise Undergraduate Tuition by 7%

Stanford will offset its new tuition hikes by expanding its current financial aid policies.

February 28, 2023

Majority of College Students Find Difficulty Staying Interested in Classes

According to a new report, most students are also finding it increasingly more challenging to afford tuition and course materials.

February 22, 2023

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