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

Most Young People Think College Admissions Decisions Are Biased, Report Finds

Nearly three-quarters of young adults additionally reported that the college admissions process clearly advantages the wealthy and privileged.

August 31, 2023

Sean “Diddy” Combs Donates $1 Million to Jackson State University

The donation is the first of two he's pledged to make to HBCUs over the next few years.

August 29, 2023

How Much Do Teachers Make? Average Salary and Statistics

The average starting salary for teachers can range from $35,510-$45,880 a year. But a teacher's academic credentials and years of experience can impact their salary.

August 29, 2023

West Virginia University Students Protest Program and Staff Cuts

After the university announced it may be cutting 32 majors and 7% of its faculty, students walked out in protest, demanding decreased administrative spending instead.

August 23, 2023

Female Undergraduate College Students Experience More Stress and Worry: Report

They're also less likely to report experiencing enjoyment while in college than their male counterparts, the report found.

August 18, 2023

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