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Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

Senior Higher Education Analyst
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Badge Check Expertise
  • 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.

Media Mentions

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Read Mark's Latest Articles

Massive Endowment Returns Make Rich Universities Even Richer

November 10, 2021
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The Return of Earmarks Promises Billions for Higher Education

November 10, 2021
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Community College Transfers Thrive at Elite Universities

May 5, 2022
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How to Become a Professor

April 17, 2024
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Should College Athletes Be Paid?

March 10, 2023
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