These majors are most likely to lead to six-figure salaries—but they're overwhelmingly held by men

Portrait of a happy graduate student holding his diploma on graduation day and looking at the camera smiling. (Credit: Getty Images)

One of the main reasons people choose to go to college is the belief that a degree will lead to a high paying role in a secure sector.

However, new research suggests it's a promise that disproportionately delivers for men.