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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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

New Data Shows Women in Higher Ed Earn More Under Female Presidents

According to a new report, both pay and representation for women increase at institutions where female presidents and provosts are at the helm.

February 10, 2022

These Schools Have the Highest ROI for Low-Income Students

Private, nonprofit schools like Harvard and Stanford dominate the top spots, but low-income students' ROI is best, on average, at public institutions.

November 6, 2023

New App Helps Students of Color Navigate College Admissions

The app, founded by former admissions counselor Shawntia Lee, aims to increase college preparedness for students of color.

January 31, 2022

College TikTok’s Most Popular Influencers

As students increasingly use TikTok to discuss the ins and outs of the college experience, some are becoming influencers with large followings.

May 6, 2022

New App Helps College Women Share Experiences, Grow Influence

28 Row is creating a community where college women can discuss shared experiences, offer emotional support and grow their social media presence.

January 11, 2022

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