Jessica Bryant

Senior Data Reporter

Contributors/Jessica Bryant

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

Media Mentions

Interviews

May 05, 2022

Bloom:

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

View full interview

May 13, 2022

The Paul & Jordana Show:

What Not to Say to College Students Struggling With Mental Health

View full interview

Mar 09, 2022

KLRD News:

Financial Tips for New College Students

View full interview

Dec 08, 2021

The List:

The Best States for a Career Change

View full interview

Read Jessica's Latest Articles

Students Believe You Should Study What You Love

Students believe there's value to studying what you love, but financial constraints, realistic goals, and changes in interests actually drive their choices.

June 25, 2022

The Best and Worst States to Change Your Career

States with low unemployment, steady job growth, and low cost of living are some of the best states to change your career in.

June 3, 2022

Equity in Education Could Curb Racial and Ethnic Wage Gaps

If colleges work to boost educational outcomes for people of color, their livelihoods and society as a whole will benefit, according to a new report.

November 16, 2021

Students Want More Flexibility Amid Campus Vaccine and Mask Mandates

As U.S. colleges implement mask and vaccine mandates , students voice their desire for a flexible learning environment this term.

June 25, 2022

Students Are Eager to Get Involved in College Diversity Efforts

A new BestColleges survey finds that students are eager to get involved in campus DEI efforts, though they're not always sure how.

January 28, 2022

Our Editorial Policy and Standards

Accuracy and editorial integrity are just a few of the values we at BestColleges pledge to uphold for the students who rely on us. We are committed to providing students with the educational resources they need to achieve their goals.