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

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

The Most Highly Educated States in the U.S.

Counting down the top 10 states with the highest rates of educational attainment.

May 6, 2022

Survey Suggests the ‘Great Resignation’ Will Continue Next Year

A large number of working Americans plan to leave their jobs next year and are preparing for new opportunities by acquiring career-related skills.

June 25, 2022

HBCUs Close Socioeconomic Gaps. Here’s How.

A recent report found that HBCUs are driving the social mobility of Black graduates better than other institutions.

December 2, 2021

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