by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 380 U.S. colleges awarded 11,775 degrees and certificates in Supply Chain Management. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 61% of graduates. College Factual ranks 190 schools in its 2027 Best Supply Chain Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing, rising to $79,232 after four years.
Studying Supply Chain Management covers Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Manage And Coordinate All Logistical Functions In An Enterprise, Ranging From Acquisitions To Receiving And Handling, Through Internal Allocation Of Resources To Operations Units, To The Handling And Delivery Of Output. Includes Instruction In Acquisitions And Purchasing, Inventory Control, Storage And Handling, Just-In-Time Manufacturing, Logistics Planning, Shipping And Delivery Management, Transportation, Quality Control, Resource Estimation And Allocation, And Budgeting. Examples: [Logistics Management], [Materials Management], [Acquisition Logistics], [Supply Management].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, supply chain management is a popular field of study, with 11,775 degrees awarded annually. 380 colleges award supply chain management degrees, an average of 31 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 903.
By level, the 11,775 awards include 345 certificates, 901 associate degrees, 7,198 bachelor’s degrees, 3,318 master’s degrees and 6 doctorates.
Women earned 36% of supply chain management degrees and certificates in the latest year (4,221 of 11,775). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (6,007) and Hispanic or Latino (1,794), and international students earned 585.
College Factual ranks 190 schools in its 2027 Best Supply Chain Management Schools ranking, including 46 for associate degrees, 118 for bachelor’s degrees and 99 for master’s degrees. It also ranks supply chain management schools within 40 states. In all, 380 colleges offer supply chain management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Supply Chain Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common supply chain management credential is the bachelor’s degree: 7,198 of the 11,775 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to supply chain management call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of Administration and Management, English Language and Production and Processing, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a supply chain management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 345 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 901 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 7,198 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3,318 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 6 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to supply chain management, at 54.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 54.7% |
| Some college courses | 11.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 9.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.6% |
| Master’s degree | 4.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
12 occupations are related to Supply Chain Management, with an average median salary of $108,622; the strongest outlook belongs to Hydroelectric Production Managers, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Logistics Specialist, Plant Manager, Industrial Production Manager and Supply Chain Specialist.
The occupation related to supply chain management with the most projected jobs is Logistics Analysts, at 688,094.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics Analysts | 688,094 | 1.5% |
| Logistics Engineers | 687,152 | 13.4% |
| Geothermal Production Managers | 503,620 | 1.9% |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | 450,707 | 4.2% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 421,849 | 12.7% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 241,551 | -3.1% |
| Logisticians | 232,093 | 5.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 227,314 | 11.6% |
Supply Chain Management graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing their program, $79,232 after four years and $73,412 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,256 |
| 4 years | $79,232 |
| 5 years | $73,412 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to supply chain management is Biofuels Production Managers, with a median salary of $164,096.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | $108,531 |
| Hydroelectric Production Managers | $91,208 |
| Logisticians | $82,238 |
Supply Chain Management has 15 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 409,977 degrees a year; the largest are Business Administration and Management, General (352,768), Organizational Leadership (16,833) and Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (12,704). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 352,768 |
| Organizational Leadership | 16,833 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,704 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11,915 |
| Project Management | 6,038 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2,975 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 2,443 |
| Retail Management | 1,363 |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 805 |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 506 |
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