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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Location, Campus Life, and Abortion Access: Overturning Roe v. Wade Adds Yet Another Concern to Students’ College Search - Insider

More Than a Third of Students Say Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Affects Their College Decision-Making - Forbes

COVID-19 Is Giving Students Pause in Deciding to Study Abroad - Skift

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

The Rise and Future of Microcredentials in Higher Education

Microcredentials, also called digital badges, are on the rise. Explore facts and statistics behind this trend in higher education.

March 12, 2024

These Schools Have Banned Legacy Admissions

While a growing number of elite universities have recently ended legacy admissions practices, some schools never employed the practice at all.

March 11, 2024

Are Microcredentials Worth It?

Explore facts, statistics, and real student stories about the value of microcredentials. Plus, find out how to use digital badges in your job search.

March 12, 2024

What to Know About Parent PLUS Loans: 5 Startling Statistics

Outstanding Parent PLUS loan debt is in the billions, and more than 1 in 10 borrowers are defaulting on their loans just four years after their child graduates.

February 15, 2024

Federal Judge Tosses Discrimination Lawsuit by Florida A&M Students

The 29-page ruling states that there are not enough facts to show intentional discrimination in Florida's university funding practices.

February 9, 2024

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