Jessica Bryant

Senior Data Reporter

Expertise

Student mental health
Social media trends
Student political activism
National higher education data
Survey reporting

Education

BA in journalism, Southern Methodist University

Accomplishments

Eight years of experience in data writing and research

About me

Jessica Bryant is a contributor for edX. She specializes in survey research on current education trends and issues impacting online students. She is passionate about analyzing data to communicate complex topics. Jessica holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Southern Methodist University.

Her content has been published on websites including edX.org, BestColleges.com, Accounting.com, and NurseJournal.org. Her work has also been cited by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

Media mentions

44% of Student Borrowers Considered Dropping Out Due to Financial Burden (BestColleges.com)
Key Insights From Three Years of Student Surveys (BestColleges.com)
Most High Schoolers Feel Pressure to Make Premature Decisions About Future (BestColleges.com)
6 in 10 Students Say Use of AI Tools in College Diminishes Value of Degree (BestColleges.com)

My Latest Articles

AI anxiety drives surge in upskilling among workers | edX survey

June 17, 2025