Bachelor's Degree
Database Administration
Managing the Information Highway
National College’s Database Administration program is designed to meet the needs of today’s corporate workplace and can prepare you for a position as a database administration professional.
In this program you will learn about relational database management systems, network client-server administration, network security, operating systems, and data sharing utilizing XML. The Database Administration program includes an externship which will provide you the opportunity to gain career-related experience and strengthen your resume.
As a student in the Database Administration program, you will:
- Study database applications with a focus on database programming, administration concepts and tasks using Oracle.
- Acquire skills in software development, internet communications, and network administration.
- Learn how to examine issues, and organize information and data in computer databases.
- Learn how to examine the size and needs of a business or organization to create and implement computer database requirements.
- Learn potential problems that can occur with database administration and how to fix them when the issues occur.
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Why Database Administration Students Turn To National College:
- Convenience and flexibility – day and evening course schedules to fit your life.
- Small class size – allowing for one-on-one interaction with instructors.
- Industry experienced instructors – bringing their computer, database administration, and IT experience to class.
- Peer tutoring – providing one-on-one help at no additional cost.
- Training in modern computer labs – simulating real work experiences.
- Externship placement as part of the Database Administration program – enabling students to build career experience.
- Career services – helping with career advice and resources needed for today's job search environment.
- Refresher courses are available to all our graduates – keeping skills in their field of study sharp and current at no additional tuition costs.
What You Will Study:
Highlights
Database Design
Develop the skills required to design and implement client-server database management systems and related components.
Database Administration
Develop the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot a client-server database management system.
IT Externship
Gain practical skills and hand-on experience by working 120 hours in a supervised business environment with an emphasis on network administration and support.
Program core courses may include:
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Estimated tuition costs
| Tuition | $317/credit X 180 credits = $57060 |
| Books | $225/course X 45 courses = $10125 |
| Activity Fee | $15/Term X 15 terms = $225 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| TOTAL | $67510 |
On-Time Completion Rate and Median Loan Debt 
| Applies to | On-Time Completion Rate | Median Title IV Loan Debt | Median Private Loan Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Median Institutional Loan Debt is $0 for all National College campuses.
Additional Notes: Areas marked N/A indicate that 10 or less individuals graduated from this program during the specified reporting period and used this particular source of funding.
Placement Rates
| Applies to | Placement Rate* |
|---|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses. | No Data |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses. | No Data |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses. | No Data |
| *This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information on this agency, click here. | |
Additional Notes: Areas marked with No Data indicate that no students graduated from the program during the reporting period
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This program is offered at the following campuses:
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