A recent study by researchers Debanjan Mitra, Peter Golder, and Mariya Topchy indicates that graduates from business and law schools with diverse cohorts tend to achieve higher starting salaries. This research comes in the wake of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that declared race-based affirmative action programs unconstitutional, citing a lack of measurable benefits. The authors argue that their findings provide a compelling case for courts to reconsider such rulings. By narrowing their focus to business and law schools, the researchers analyzed data from nearly 350 institutions and tracked the starting salaries of almost 3,000 graduates over 20 years. Despite existing challenges in quantifying the impact of diversity, the study suggests that a diverse educational environment can enhance financial outcomes for graduates, potentially countering the narrative that diversity initiatives do not yield tangible benefits. The authors emphasize the need for clearer metrics to assess diversity's impact on educational and financial outcomes, particularly in light of ongoing debates regarding equity in education.