Reece Johnson

Editorial Director

Contributors/Reece Johnson, Editorial Director

Education

MA Columbia University
BA University of Washington

Reece Johnson is the editorial director for news and data. He writes about the future of work and higher education, student political activism, and expanding educational opportunities. Reece holds a master's degree from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. His work has been cited by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Forbes, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Brookings.

Subject areas

Higher education policy, future of learning, future of work

Check out other media mentions

82% of College Grads Believe Their Bachelor’s Degree Was a Good Investment - CNBC

Most College Graduates Wish They Majored in Something Different - Bloomberg

Read Reece's Latest Articles

The Best MBA Concentrations for In-Demand Fields

Master of business administration (MBA) degrees include a wide range of concentrations for students — but some have higher pay and better job prospects than others.

June 2, 2023

What Is an MBA? The Popular Business Degree Explained

The versatile master of business administration (MBA) degree can improve job prospects and lead to higher salaries for many graduates.

June 1, 2023

Most College Students Would Feel Angry If SCOTUS Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness

A new BestColleges survey reveals the majority (56%) of students would feel angry or disappointed if the Supreme Court were to block Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

May 26, 2023

The Future of the MBA: How Business Schools Are Innovating to Meet Demand

As applications sag, business schools are reimagining the MBA to reflect the demands of today's students.

May 25, 2023

5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Higher Education

Artificial intelligence threatens to disrupt higher education, though the technology offers numerous benefits colleges should embrace.

May 17, 2023

Our Editorial Policy and Standards

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