by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 115 U.S. colleges awarded 3,836 degrees and certificates in Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 83% of graduates. College Factual ranks 45 schools in its 2027 Best Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $48,133 one year after completing, rising to $59,970 after four years.
Studying Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration explores Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Design And Manage The Construction Of Databases And Related Software Programs And Applications, Including The Linking Of Individual Data Sets To Create Complex Searchable Databases (Warehousing) And The Use Of Analytical Search Tools (Mining). Includes Instruction In Database Theory, Logic, And Semantics; Operational And Warehouse Modeling; Dimensionality; Attributes And Hierarchies; Data Definition; Technical Architecture; Access And Security Design; Integration; Formatting And Extraction; Data Delivery; Index Design; Implementation Problems; Planning And Budgeting; And Client And Networking Issues.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., data modeling/warehousing & database administration is a widely-pursued major, with 3,836 degrees awarded annually. 115 colleges award data modeling/warehousing & database administration degrees, an average of 33 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 692.
By level, the 3,836 awards include 82 certificates, 141 associate degrees, 412 bachelor’s degrees and 3,177 master’s degrees.
Women earned 41% of data modeling/warehousing & database administration degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,566 of 3,836). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,138) and Asian (367), and international students earned 1,572.
College Factual ranks 45 schools in its 2027 Best Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration Schools ranking, including 3 for associate degrees, 12 for bachelor’s degrees and 22 for master’s degrees. It also ranks data modeling/warehousing & database administration schools within 17 states. In all, 115 colleges offer data modeling/warehousing & database administration programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common data modeling/warehousing & database administration credential is the master’s degree: 3,177 of the 3,836 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to data modeling/warehousing & database administration call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a data modeling/warehousing & database administration degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 82 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 141 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 412 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3,177 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to data modeling/warehousing & database administration, at 69.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 69.1% |
| Master’s degree | 12.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 8.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.2% |
| Some college courses | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
8 occupations are related to Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration, with an average median salary of $119,586; the strongest outlook belongs to Computer and Information Systems Managers, at 10.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Modeler and Data Architect.
The occupation related to data modeling/warehousing & database administration with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Database Architects | 335,771 | 4.3% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 202,912 | 0.6% |
| Database Administrators | 183,075 | 3.4% |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 113,258 | 3.9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 58,841 | 10.2% |
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration graduates earn a median $48,133 one year after completing their program, $59,970 after four years and $46,880 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,133 |
| 4 years | $59,970 |
| 5 years | $46,880 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to data modeling/warehousing & database administration, with a median salary of $175,079.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Database Administrators | $79,696 |
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration has 4 similar majors in the Computer & Information Sciences field, which together award 12,518 degrees a year; the largest are Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (5,374), Computer Graphics (3,784) and Computer Software and Media Applications, Other (2,098). Browse all Computer & Information Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5,374 |
| Computer Graphics | 3,784 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 2,098 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 1,262 |
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