--- title: The 5 Best Colleges for Supply Chain Professionals description: Interested in a career in logistics? With so many options available, it can be tough to identify the right school. This blog post looks at the most comprehensive and top-rated college programs for supply chain professionals. image: https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Elegant%20teacher%20with%20students%20sitting%20at%20the%20college%20lecture%20hall.jpeg --- - Categories ** - Follow Us ** - ** [Subscribe](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog-subscription) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/ATGFR8/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-transport-group) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/atgfr8/) [«  View All Posts](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog) ![The 5 Best Colleges for Supply Chain Professionals](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Elegant%20teacher%20with%20students%20sitting%20at%20the%20college%20lecture%20hall.jpeg) ![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png) [Subscribe](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog-subscription) ![Taylor Borum](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Square%20Headshot.jpg "Taylor Borum") By: [Taylor Borum](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/author/taylorborum) on August 9th, 2022 ** Print/Save as PDF # The 5 Best Colleges for Supply Chain Professionals [Business Advice](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/business-advice) | [Logistics](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/logistics) | [Transportation](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/transportation) | [Employee Retention](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/employee-retention) | [Recruiting](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/recruiting) | [Freight Broker](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/freight-broker) | [Logistics Careers](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/logistics-careers) - Share: - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/the-5-best-colleges-for-supply-chain-professionals) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The+5+Best+Colleges+for+Supply+Chain+Professionals&url=https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/the-5-best-colleges-for-supply-chain-professionals&via=) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/the-5-best-colleges-for-supply-chain-professionals&title=The+5+Best+Colleges+for+Supply+Chain+Professionals&summary=Interested+in+a+career+in+logistics%3F+With+so+many+options+available%2C+it+can+be+tough+to+identify+the+right+school.+This+blog+post+looks+at+the+most+comprehensive+and+top-rated+college+programs+for+supply+chain+professionals.) - [**](mailto:?body=https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/the-5-best-colleges-for-supply-chain-professionals) With back-to-school season just around the corner, you may be considering your options for a degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, systems engineering, or another related field. If so, read on! We’re highlighting the most comprehensive supply chain programs at colleges and universities around the US. From undergraduate programs to a doctorate degree, there's an option for you to kick start your logistics career. ### **Ohio State University** Fun fact: The Ohio State mascot is Brutus the Buckeye. The original design for the mascot was done by an art student in 1965. 🎨 At a glance: - Location: Columbus, Ohio - School type: Public - Campus size: 61,677 students (Columbus) - Admission rate: 68.5% - Graduation rate: 83.1% The [Supply Chain Management and Logistics](https://ise.osu.edu/faculty-research/operations-research-analytics/supply-chain-management-logistics) program at [Ohio State University](https://www.osu.edu/) instructs on all parts of the supply chain, including planning, control, operations, production, storage, and distribution. The program examines both tactical and strategic problems in supply chain design and management and studies the effects of and remedies for system disruptions. The [Department of Integrated Systems Engineering](https://ise.osu.edu/) offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in supply chain management: a BS in [Logistics Management](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/100) and an MS or Ph.D. in [Industrial and Systems Engineering](http://gpadmissions.osu.edu/programs/program.aspx?prog=0120). The MS offers a concentration in Supply Chain Management and Production Systems. ![](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Ohio%20State%20University-jpeg.jpeg) Photo credit: [Ohio State University](https://ngsp.osu.edu/prospective-students/ohio-state-university) ### **Michigan State University** Fun fact: Tom Izzo has been the head coach of Michigan State’s basketball team since 1995. 🏀 At a glance: - Location: East Lansing, Michigan - School type: Public - Campus size: 49,809 students - Admission rate: 76.3% - Graduation rate: 79.8% The [Supply Chain Management program](https://admissions.msu.edu/academics/majors-degrees-programs/supply-chain-management) at [Michigan State University](https://msu.edu/) integrates manufacturing operations, purchasing, transportation, and physical distribution into a unified program. Students pursuing a supply chain management degree get a comprehensive background in each area and the opportunity to choose concentrations in areas of particular interest. The [Department of Supply Chain Management](https://broad.msu.edu/supply-chain-management/) offers a BA in [Supply Chain Management](https://broad.msu.edu/undergraduate/programs/supply-chain-management-major/), an MS in [Supply Chain Management](https://broad.msu.edu/masters/supply-chain-management/), a Ph.D. in [Operations and Sourcing Management](https://broad.msu.edu/phd/operations-sourcing-management/), or a Ph.D. in [Logistics](https://broad.msu.edu/phd/logistics/). ![](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Michigan%20State%20University-jpeg.jpeg) Photo credit: [Michigan State University](https://tech.msu.edu/technology/collaborative-tools/spartan365/spartan-mail/) ### **The University of Tennessee at Knoxville** Fun fact: Peyton Manning graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1997! 🏈 At a glance: - Location: Knoxville, Tennessee - School type: Public - Campus size: 30,559 students - Admission rate: 78.1% - Graduation rate: 72.1% The [University of Tennessee at Knoxville](https://www.utk.edu/) has one of the most comprehensive, full-spectrum program options for supply chain professionals at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The [Department of Supply Chain Management](https://haslam.utk.edu/supply-chain-management) offers a BS in [Business Administration in Supply Chain Management](https://haslam.utk.edu/supply-chain-management/bachelors), allowing undergraduate students to specialize in one of the following areas: Business Analytics, Finance, Sales, Information Management, or International Business. Graduate students can seek an online MS in [Supply Chain Management](https://supplychainmanagement.utk.edu/programs/online-masters-in-supply-chain-management-msscm/?_gl=1*r3ipmp*_ga*MTk4NDMwNzk5OC4xNjU4OTUyMzQw*_ga_QHRYV5S0YM*MTY1OTAxNzYxNS4yLjEuMTY1OTAxODM2My4w), an MS in [Supply Chain Management Tri-Continent](https://haslam.utk.edu/masters/scm/tri-con), an MBA with a concentration in [Supply Chain Management](https://haslam.utk.edu/full-time-mba), or an Executive MBA in [Global Supply Chain](https://supplychainmanagement.utk.edu/programs/executive-mba-global-supply-chain/?_gl=1*1vy89s9*_ga*MTk4NDMwNzk5OC4xNjU4OTUyMzQw*_ga_QHRYV5S0YM*MTY1OTAxNzYxNS4yLjEuMTY1OTAxODM5NS4w). Doctorate students can apply for their Ph.D. in [Supply Chain Management](https://haslam.utk.edu/supply-chain-management/phd). ![](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/University%20of%20Tennessee%20at%20Knoxville-jpeg.jpeg) Photo credit: [The University of Tennessee at Knoxville](https://archdesign.utk.edu/meet/history/centennial-celebration/visit-campus-1024x589/) ### **The University of Texas at Austin** Fun fact: The university library holds close to 10 million volumes, making it one of the largest college libraries in the U.S. 📚 At a glance: - Location: Austin, Texas - School type: Public - Campus size: 51,991 students - Admission rate: 32% - Graduation rate: 82.6% The [University of Texas at Austin](https://www.utexas.edu/) has the faculty expertise, curriculum, and classroom experience to give you a broad understanding of global logistics. Their supply chain program was ranked No. 4 (undergraduate) and No. 5 (graduate) by Gartner, Inc. 2020. Classes are engaging and hands-on, with plenty of opportunities to contribute your ideas and skills in real-world applications. The [Supply Chain Management Center](https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/centers-and-initiatives/supply-chain-management-center/) offers a BBA in [Supply Chain Management](https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/faculty-and-research/departments/irom/degree-programs/undergraduate/scm/), an MBA with a concentration in [Supply Chain and Operations Management](https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/graduate/mba/full-time-mba/academics/curriculum/), and a Ph.D. in [Information, Risk, and Operations Management](https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/graduate/phd/academics/irom-phd/) with concentrations in the following: Decision Science, Information Management, Operations Management, and Statistics. ![](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/University%20of%20Texas%20at%20Austin-jpeg-1.jpeg) Photo credit: [The University of Texas at Austin](https://www.utexas.edu/about/overview) ### **Iowa State University** Fun fact: Iowa State students set a Guinness World Record for creating the world’s largest Rice Krispie treat in 2001. 👩🏻‍🍳 At a glance: - Location: Ames, Iowa - School type: Public - Campus size: 30,708 students - Admission rate: 88.4% - Graduation rate: 74.4% The [Supply Chain Management](https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/degree/supply-chain-management/) program at [Iowa State University](https://www.iastate.edu/) provides knowledge related to various supply chain activities, including demand planning, purchasing, transportation management, warehouse management, inventory control, material handling, product and service support, information technology, and strategic supply chain management. The [Ivy College of Business](https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/) offers a BS in [Supply Chain Management](https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/degree/supply-chain-management/), an MBA in [Supply Chain Management](https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/mba-full-time-details/), an [MHAO](https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/degree/master-of-healthcare-analytics-and-operations/), or a Ph.D. in Business and Technology with a concentration in [Supply Chain Management](https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/phd/phd-supply-chain/). ![](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Iowa%20State%20University-jpeg.jpeg) Photo credit: [Iowa State University](https://greenlee.iastate.edu/graduate/research/) ### **Steer Your Future in the Right Direction** Interested in [a career](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/graduating-soon-consider-a-career-in-logistics) in transportation management and logistics? Armstrong is always looking for fresh, entry-level talent, from carrier sales representatives to assistant account managers. In addition to posting open positions on [Handshake](https://joinhandshake.com/), a job board for college students, we hope to see you in September at college career fairs across North Carolina, including [UNCC](https://www.charlotte.edu/) and [NCSU](https://www.ncsu.edu/). Keep an eye on our [Careers](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/careers) page for a role that's right for you! You can also apply for one of our part-time internships in spring 2023 or a full-time internship in summer 2023. ### About Taylor Borum Taylor joined Armstrong in 2021, serving as the team's Marketing Coordinator. A native of North Carolina, she moved to Charlotte in 2018 after graduating from Appalachian State University with her bachelor’s in Communication Studies. 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