Lyss Welding

Higher Education Research Analyst

Contributors/Lyss Welding, Higher Education Research Analyst

Expertise

National higher education data
Survey reporting
Student aid and finances

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 Forbes, Investopedia, and the Council on Foreign Relations.

They hold a bachelor's degree in linguistics from the University of Chicago.

Subject areas

Student loan debt, cost of college, higher education research

Check out other media mentions

Top 10 Colleges With the Best Return on Investment - WGN Radio

NTV Special Report: The WHY behind the University of Nebraska System Budget Shortfall - NTV News

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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.

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How Much Does an MBA Cost? Full Statistics

The average MBA program costs $55,000, but costs vary. Top-tier programs cost nearly $120,000 a year. In-state and online MBAs can be cheaper options.

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How to Become a Social Worker [Career Guide]

Social workers can start with a bachelor's degree then earn a master's to get licensed. Learn how to become a social worker in our step-by-step guide.

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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

Our Editorial Policy and Standards

Accuracy and editorial integrity are just a few of the values we at BestColleges pledge to uphold for the students who rely on us. We are committed to providing students with the educational resources they need to achieve their goals.