Rebecca Long
Education
- BA English, Allegheny College
- Certificate Copy Editing, Emerson College
Expertise
- DEI
- Copy Editing
- Conscious Language
Rebecca Long is a copy editor currently supporting BestColleges’ reporting on higher education trends and data analysis. She also manages the site’s Conscious Language Guide. She joined BestColleges in 2021.
In addition to her work at BestColleges, Rebecca has over a decade of editorial experience, including writing and editing. As a freelance journalist, her work has been published in The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Slate, Teen Vogue, and others. She has also served as a guest lecturer in copy editing at Wheaton College. She has previously held full-time roles in academic publishing and the educational nonprofit sector.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Allegheny College and a certificate in copy editing from Emerson College.
Read Rebecca Long's Latest Articles
Tracking College Closures and Mergers
Close to 80 private nonprofit colleges closed or merged between 2020 and 2024. Find historical data about college closures and a list of closed colleges and mergers.
July 23, 2025
10 Most In-Demand Majors
Discover the most popular and lucrative in-demand college majors, from business and healthcare administration to IT and engineering.
July 18, 2025
The 7 Easiest Master's Degrees to Get in 2025
Some master's degree programs can be easier or more manageable for busy working professionals. Find out if one of these is the right fit for you.
July 18, 2025
Average Cost of College Textbooks: Full Statistics
On average, textbooks cost over $1200 in the first year of college. But students often pay less than that for college books and supplies.
June 24, 2025
Average Pell Grant and 2025 Maximum Amount
The government gives Pell Grants to over 6 million students yearly. But fewer students are receiving these grants every year.
June 19, 2025
