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

What Colleges Require the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on May 11. Some colleges communicated changes to students before the fall semester began while others are quietly removing vaccine requirements from their...

November 14, 2023

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.

June 12, 2023

Should College Athletes Be Paid?

College athletes rake in millions of dollars each year for their schools, but these full-time players aren't making any money for themselves from the gig.

March 10, 2023

Is Free College Possible?

Student loan debt relief is a growing need. This article analyzes proposals for loan forgiveness and free public college tuition.

December 9, 2021

Americans Believe Cost of College Is More Important Than Prestige

A recent BestColleges survey found that a majority of Americans value affordability over prestige in their college choice.

August 9, 2021

Our Editorial Policy and Standards

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