A logistics degree trains students to solve distribution puzzles by identifying and optimizing transportation opportunities and challenges.
Logistics involves the transportation of goods and services from manufacture to consumption. Professionals plan, implement, and manage processes for distributing goods while considering cost, quality control, and potential challenges.
This degree prepares students to work at every stage of the supply chain. Roles for logistics degree-holders include freight agents, purchasing managers[1], transportation planners, and logisticians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, logistician positions are projected to see 30% growth to 2030[2], adding more than 56,000 positions to the employment landscape.
Ready to learn more? Scroll down to see our top picks for logistics degrees in 2022, plus what you can expect from this degree.
Top 5 online schools for logistics
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Northern Arizona University[3] Flagstaff, AZ |
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Avg. annual net price: $12,915 Application fee: $25 |
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Murray, KY |
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Avg. annual net price: $11,390 Application fee: $40 |
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Philadelphia, PA |
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Avg. annual net price: $23,521 Application fee: $55 |
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Western Illinois University[6] Macomb, IL |
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Avg. annual net price: $16,210 Application fee: $30 |
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Milledgeville, GA |
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