Conservatives should not give up on higher education because it remains a powerful tool for shaping future leaders, driving innovation, and fostering critical thinking. A 2020 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that higher education increases lifetime earnings by an average of $1 million for bachelor’s degree holders. Moreover, universities serve as hubs for social mobility, with 85% of students from the bottom income quartile improving their economic standing. By engaging with higher education, conservatives can ensure that these institutions remain balanced, focused on academic rigor, and accountable to a wide range of perspectives, rather than becoming echo chambers for one ideology.

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