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.
The Highest-Paying College Degrees: Forbes. Students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon Universityâs School of Computer Science are making an average salary of $84,400. Engineering grads from Stanford are earning a bit less, $74,700. The third-highest salary for grads is for nursing school alumni from New York University, at $70,200.