Think on a DBA position as the final stage of a technical career - not as an out of the college position.

In general, a DBA has several years of IT experience under his/hers belt before getting to be a DBA. In most cases the career starts on software development, in my particular case I started as an Assembly programmer, many, many moons ago.

If I was you I would focus on getting an entry level position in the IT industry then, after feeling comfortable - probably years from now - start thinking on your next move.