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

Shootings at Colleges: U.S. Statistics

There have been 13 mass shootings at U.S. colleges since the 1960s. Our report covers college shootings and gun violence on college campuses.

December 8, 2023

529 College Savings Plan Statistics

The average 529 balance is $25,903 — that can make a dent in college tuition. Learn how much money people save for college using these special accounts.

January 5, 2023

How Do Most People Pay for College?

Find out how many students rely on scholarships, loans, jobs, or their parents' money to pay for college.

October 10, 2023

Who Receives Pell Grants? Full Statistics

The government gives Pell Grants to over 6 million students yearly. Learn how many people get Pell Grants by state, income, school type, and more.

December 19, 2022

Maximum Pell Grant Amount

This year's average Pell Grant is about $4,300. Find the maximum grant you can get plus statistics about Pell Grant amounts over the years.

April 1, 2024

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.