Lyss Welding
Expertise- National higher education data
- Survey reporting
- Student aid and finances
- Student loan debt
- Cost of college
- Higher education research
Education- BA Linguistics, University of Chicago
Lyss Welding is a higher education analyst and senior editor for BestColleges who specializes in translating massive data sets and finding statistics that matter to students. Lyss has worked in academic research, curriculum design, and program evaluation. They’ve presented on collecting and using data at the Data Science for Social Good and Illinois Continuous Quality Improvement conferences.
Lyss’ work has been cited by NPR, Forbes, Investopedia, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
They hold a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of Chicago.
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Where College Students Have Set Up Pro-Palestinian Protest Encampments
Students at more than 100 colleges across the U.S. have set up protest encampments to demand their schools divest from companies supporting Israel.
December 2, 2024
Is an MBA Worth It? The ROI of an MBA
We break down the data on costs, potential salary, and ROI, so you can decide if getting an MBA is worth it for you.
November 26, 2024
Student Loan Default Rate: Facts and Statistics
At 2.3%, the federal student loan default rate is at an all-time low. Find historical default rates, the total defaulted loan balance, and more stats in our report.
November 18, 2024
1 in 3 College Students Report Witnessing More Discrimination Against Marginalized Groups This Year
Amid DEI office closures, more students — and an even higher percentage of Black students — report witnessing more discrimination against marginalized groups this year.
1 in 4 Students Faced Challenges Staying Enrolled Due to FAFSA Delays, Survey Finds
In a recent survey, another 34% of students report that FAFSA rollout delays affected their ability to file the application.
