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

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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

Two in Five Students Think Standardized Tests Are a Good Measure of College Readiness

Most students BestColleges surveyed (52%) say schools should adopt a test-optional policy. Find more survey results in our report.

March 26, 2024

Students’ Top Factors in College Choice and Admissions: 2023

Our 2023 College Choice and Admissions Survey reveals how students choose colleges and the variables they think colleges should factor into admissions decisions.

November 3, 2023

Less Than One-Third of Students Think Legacy Admissions Should Be Allowed: Survey

Nearly half of students BestColleges surveyed (46%) say legacy admissions may have hurt their chances of getting into the college of their choice.

October 30, 2023

Half of College Students Would Have Used AI on Admissions Essay: Survey

Survey data shows students are split on whether they think AI tools should be allowed on college essays and applications.

November 29, 2023

Most Students Would Consider Transferring if Their College Abolished DEI Initiatives: Survey

The majority of surveyed students also agree that colleges should attempt to enroll diverse student populations, even with a ban on affirmative action.

October 26, 2023

Our Editorial Policy and Standards

Accuracy and editorial integrity are just a few of the values we at BestColleges pledge to uphold for the students who rely on us. We are committed to providing students with the educational resources they need to achieve their goals.