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Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

Senior Higher Education Analyst
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  • Admissions
  • Athletics
  • Rankings
  • History of higher education
  • Fundraising and alumni relations
  • University leadership
  • College public relations and marketing
Academic Cap Education
  • Ed.M. and Ed.D. Higher Education, Harvard University
  • B.A. American History, University of Pennsylvania
Globe Affiliations
Writing Instructor, Johns Hopkins University

Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D., is a senior writer and higher education analyst with BestColleges. He has 30 years of experience in higher education as a university administrator and faculty member and teaches writing at Johns Hopkins University. A former columnist for The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed, Mark has written articles, essays, and op-eds for dozens of publications, including The New York Times Magazine.

Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in American history from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree and doctorate in higher education from Harvard University.

Read Mark's Latest Articles

Ivy League Athletic Scholarships Could Be Imminent

March 9, 2023
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End of 568 Cartel Could Mean More Financial Aid for Students

October 7, 2022
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Is Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Legal?

March 10, 2023
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What Can You Do With a Doctorate in Education?

March 29, 2024
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College Grads Regret Majoring in Humanities Fields

September 29, 2022
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