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

How to Qualify for Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: FAQ

The plan includes forgiveness for current students, graduate degree-holders, and Parent PLUS loan borrowers.

September 29, 2023

Gen Z Adults Are Less Likely to Trust Higher Education

A recent survey shows trust in higher ed is highest among baby boomers, parents, and first-generation graduates.

August 24, 2022

Digital Healthcare App for College Women Launches This Fall

Caraway will provide mental, physical, and reproductive healthcare services to college-aged women.

August 15, 2022

64% of Current Students Desire to Work in a State With Legal Abortion Access

Most students say they’ll consider potential employers’ support for employees obtaining abortion access when making career decisions after college.

August 9, 2022

39% of Prospective Undergrads Say Roe v. Wade Ruling Impacts College Decision

Most students oppose the U.S. Supreme Court's decision and desire to attend college in a state that legally protects the right to an abortion.

August 11, 2022

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