Data Warehouse Architect Careers: Job Description & Salary Info

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Learn about a data warehouse architect's job duties, salary and training requirements. Get straight talk about the pros and cons of a data warehouse architect career.
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Pros and Cons of a Data Warehouse Architect Career

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Data warehouse architects build specialized information systems that make an organization's data readily available for analysis and retrieval. Consider the pros and cons to determine whether this high-tech career is for you.

Pros of a Data Warehouse Architect Career
Projected job growth is strong (15% for the related career of database administrator for 2012-2022)*
Salary prospects are high (starting salaries for data architects ranged from $119,750 to $164,750, according to a 2015 report)**
Considered a 'new and emerging' occupation with a bright outlook***
Technical expertise applicable across a broad range of industries****

Cons of a Data Warehouse Architect Career
Must stay abreast of rapid technological change*
Years of experience may be required for position*
An MBA with a concentration in information science may be required to remain competitive*
Working over 40 hours per week may be required*

Sources: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, **Robert Half International, ***O*NET, ****Salary.com.

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    1. National University

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    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
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      • Master of Science in Computer Science
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    2. Grand Canyon University

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      • D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Qualitative Research
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      • Bridge (D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Quantitative)
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      • M.S. in Computer Science
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    3. Purdue Global

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    4. UMass Global

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    North Carolina State University

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National University

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
  • PhD-TIM - Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Data Science

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Grand Canyon University

  • D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Qualitative Research
  • M.S. in Computer Science
  • B.S. in Information Technology

What is your highest level of education?

Purdue Global

  • MSM in Information Technology
  • BS in Analytics - Cloud Computing
  • Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology
  • Professional Focus + Google UX Design Certificate

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UMass Global

  • MS in GIS & Data Analytics
  • BS in Information Technology
  • BS in Information Technology (Project Management)

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Full Sail University

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  • Cybersecurity Bachelors - Campus
  • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online

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Universal Technical Institute

  • Robotics and Automation Technology

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