Elin Johnson
Expertise
- National Higher Education Research
- Institutional, State, and Federal Policy
- Workforce Innovation
- Credentials and Microcredentials
- Transfer Students
- Community Colleges
Education
- BA in International Relations and Journalism & Media studies, Linfield University
Awards, Licenses, and Certifications
Elin Johnson is a writer for BestColleges. She has been covering higher education since 2019. Based in Seattle, she has a BA in journalism and media studies and international relations from Linfield University. Elin’s byline has appeared in The Chronicle for Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, The Well News, New America, and Work Shift. She is the former editor of The Cordova Times and a former content advisor for the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.
Read Elin Johnson's Latest Articles
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Best Online English Degree Programs of 2025
An English degree can prepare you for a wide variety of jobs — and an online English program can help you develop the skills needed for them.
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Most Affordable Online Elementary Education Degrees of 2025
A career in elementary education starts with a bachelor's in education. Explore this guide to find the best online elementary education degrees available.
May 23, 2025
Trump Wants to Close the Education Department. Here's What That Might Mean for Students' Financial Aid.
Congressionally appropriated financial aid college students depend on such as Pell Grants and federal work-study programs wouldn't go away. But there could be disruptions.
May 23, 2025
These Colleges and Universities Are Cutting Costs Over Federal Funding Freezes
Explore our tracker of the colleges and universities that have frozen hiring, rescinded student offer letters, and laid off staff due to federal cuts.
May 22, 2025
