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

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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

53 Companies That Pay for College With Tuition Reimbursement

From Amazon to Wells Fargo, here are companies that provide tuition assistance to U.S. employees.

April 25, 2024

Most Expensive Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

The nation's most expensive colleges have sticker prices exceeding $80,000 a year. But their generous financial aid offerings keep attracting new students.

October 12, 2023

Here’s Whose Student Debt Has Been Canceled Thus Far

Since January, the Department of Education has cancelled $9.5 billion in student loan debt. Here's who's impacted by those cancellations.

December 6, 2021

Students See Increased Value in Nondegree Credential Programs

A new report reveals students believe nondegree credentials are worth the cost, help them achieve their career goals, and make them attractive to employers.

November 19, 2021

FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Impacting Colleges

Now that the FDA has granted full approval of the Pfizer vaccine to prevent COVID-19, campuswide vaccine mandates may become more common.

November 16, 2021

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