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Reece Johnson

Editorial Director
Academic Cap 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

Read Reece's Latest Articles

Is a Master’s Degree Worth It?

August 29, 2023
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What Caused the $1.8 Trillion Student Debt Crisis?

August 14, 2023
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Will Legacy Admissions End Along With Affirmative Action?

September 29, 2023
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Is a Business Degree Worth It? Key Facts and Statistics

October 2, 2023
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What Columbia’s Departure Means for U.S. News Rankings

June 27, 2023
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