Should you pick your degree based on future salary?
After graduation, database management graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $110,758, while the bottom 20% make closer to $36,623. The median grad salary is $63,689.
Database Management graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in database management is $49,772, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $64,702.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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