Jessica Bryant

Senior Data Reporter

Contributors/Jessica Bryant, Senior Data Reporter

Expertise

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.

Subject areas

DEI, student mental health, social media trends, student political activism

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LGBTQ Students Consider Quitting College at an Alarming Rate. Why Mental Health Help Is Hard to Find - USAToday

Interviews

May 05, 2022

Bloom:

How to Secure Student Loans | Students’ To-Dos After Decision Day

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May 13, 2022

The Paul & Jordana Show:

What Not to Say to College Students Struggling With Mental Health

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Mar 09, 2022

KLRD News:

Financial Tips for New College Students

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Dec 08, 2021

The List:

The Best States for a Career Change

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Read Jessica's Latest Articles

College Completion Rates Are Improving, But Not for All Students

Part-time students, who are disproportionately BIPOC and 25 years old and over, still complete college at lower rates.

December 21, 2022

Fast Facts: Financial Aid

The overwhelming majority of college students utilize federal and non-federal financial aid to help pay for their education.

January 29, 2024

HBCU Facts and Statistics

HBCUs enroll nearly one-tenth of all Black college students across over 100 institutions in the United States. Find a list of HBCUs and more HBCU facts in our report.

January 31, 2024

Affordable Community College Options Are Shrinking. Here’s What Worries Experts

A recent analysis found that only 40% of public two-year institutions are affordable for a student receiving an average-sized Pell Grant.

November 14, 2022

Student Loan Debt Prevents Wealth-Building for HBCU Students

A new report reveals that HBCU students are more likely to delay homeownership and work less desirable jobs due to student debt.

November 10, 2022

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