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

Report Reveals ‘Weak Connection’ Between Debt and Earnings Outcomes for Graduate Students

Even when students take out significant loans to fund their graduate school education, earnings outcomes vary greatly from program to program.

August 17, 2023

Report Finds Students at 1 in 3 Graduate Schools Can’t Pay Off Their Debt

The worst-performing schools where students have the highest difference in loan balance five years after starting repayment are all for-profit and private colleges.

August 4, 2023

College Campus Crime and Safety Statistics

Reported crimes on college campuses have decreased by 53% over the last 16 years.

August 15, 2023

New Survey Finds Majority of Online Learners See Value in Their Programs

Most surveyed respondents believe that pursuing their online degree is worth the time and cost and will help them achieve their career goals.

July 26, 2023

Wesleyan University Ends Legacy Admissions

The institution will focus on enhancing diversity through increased financial options and aggressive recruitment of diverse students.

July 20, 2023

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