

Jane Nam
Education
- MA Social and Political Philosophy, University of Oregon
- BA Philosophy and Spanish, Emory University
Jane Nam is a staff writer for BestColleges’ Data Center. Before her work on higher education data trends, Jane was a news writer and the managing editor for an academic journal. She has graduate degrees in social and political philosophy and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, as well as certifications in data collection and analysis.
Jane holds a master’s in social and political philosophy from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and Spanish from Emory University.
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How Much Does Grad School Cost?
Grad school costs an average of $43,620 per year. Discover average graduate debt amounts, and learn about earning potential in this report.
February 21, 2025
How Much Does a Ph.D. Cost?
In 2024, a Ph.D. cost around $50,000 per year on average. But many programs offer competitive packages that offset some or all of the cost.
February 19, 2025
Colleges With the Wealthiest Students: Facts and Statistics
Middlebury College and other highly selective schools enroll many students from the wealthiest families. See what other colleges made the list.
February 18, 2025
Average GRE Scores: Full Statistics
Find average GRE scores by section, year, and field of study.
February 3, 2025
Graduate Student Unionization Efforts, List, and Statistics
Discover the history of graduate student unions, including notable strikes. Learn about existing unions and undergraduate student unions in our report.
January 28, 2025