Well college grads typically make significantly more than those without college degrees, so if there's enough of an educational attainment gap between men and w

Well college grads typically make significantly more than those without college degrees, so if there's enough of an educational attainment gap between men and women in a given city, it shouldn't really matter what anyone majored in. A bachelor's degree in anything is the difference between earning $30k/yr and $50k for many people. That said, the prevalence (or lack thereof) of high-paying industries with gender-imbalances could also contribute to the scenario described by the article. For example, a notable lack of STEM jobs or a local economy based around healthcare could both lead to a city's young women earning more than its young men.