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

Iowa University Board Approves Cuts to Campus DEI Initiatives

The board approved 10 recommendations to remove all DEI functions that are not necessary for accreditation or compliance.

November 27, 2023

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Daughter Zahara Joins Historically Black Sorority at Spelman College

The sorority counts Vice President Kamala Harris and civil rights activist Bernice King as members.

November 20, 2023

6 in 10 Students Say Use of AI Tools in College Diminishes Value of Degree

In a new BestColleges survey, the majority of students (55%) also say the use of AI tools in the workforce would diminish the value of earning a college degree.

November 27, 2023

Most Students Would Consider Transferring if Their College Abolished DEI Initiatives: Survey

The majority of surveyed students also agree that colleges should attempt to enroll diverse student populations, even with a ban on affirmative action.

October 26, 2023

MBA vs. Master’s Degree: How to Choose

Is it better to get a master's in management or an MBA? Factors like demand, employability, costs, and career goals matter.

October 3, 2023

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