Jane Nam
Expertise
- National Higher Education Data
- Survey Reporting
- DEI
- Standardized Test Scores (Policies and Averages)
- Salaries
Education
- BA in Philosophy and Spanish, Emory University
Awards, Licenses, and Certifications
- Data Science Accelerator Program (Red Ventures)
- Math for Journalists (Poynter Institute)
- Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate (CITI Program)
Jane wrote for BestColleges’ Data Center from 2023 to 2025, focusing on providing prospective and enrolled students with the most up-to-date, relevant data. She specialized in standardized test score data, salary data, and DEI.
Janes covered data trends in test scores, salaries, and DEI-related issues. She also helped develop and analyze BestColleges’ student surveys.
Her articles have been cited by top-tier publishers such as The New York Times, Brookings, Forbes, Vox, and the Harvard Business Review.
Before joining BestColleges, Jane was a news writer and the managing editor for an academic journal. When not writing, she’s deepening her skillset in Python and SQL.
Jane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and Spanish from Emory University.
Jane is a former writer at BestColleges.
Read Jane Nam's Latest Articles
Highest-Paying College Majors: 2025 Statistics
Read about the highest-paying college majors, including starting and mid-career salaries. Discover statistics on employability and underemployment.
April 4, 2025
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
