Molecular structure of DNA. The basic unit of DNA is the nucleotide, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar molecule (deoxyribose) and one of four nucleobases (also known as bases): adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) or cytosine (C).
Majors That Pay You Back. 1  Choosing a major makes an even bigger impact on future earnings than deciding which school to attend. PayScale ranks the highest paying college majors for associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees. Top 5 Associate Degrees. A 4-year degree isn't a requirement for career success. If you want a 2-year degree that leads to high pay, check out the associate degree majors on this list.
According to NACE, thatâs the top-paying bachelorâs degree with a salary of $96,200. The next two highest-paying majors are also engineering degrees: computer engineering at $70,300 and chemical engineering at $66,900. NACE released two tables this week showing earnings for 2013 graduates. A Bethlehem, PA non-profit, NACE links college placement offices with employers.