Logistics and Supply Chain Management Degree

The logistic and supply chain management program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Worthington Scranton prepares students for a career as a logistics automation specialist, transportation analyst, materials coordinator, or director of logistics. The program focuses on managing and coordinating all logistical functions in an enterprise, as well as internal allocation of resources, operations units, handling, and the delivery of output. Program courses include: acquisitions and purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning, transportation, quality control, and budgeting. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer logistics and supply chain management degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Worthington Scranton

Old Route 115, Lehman, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Worthington Scranton is a public school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Worthington Scranton.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1230 to 1550 on the SAT, or 20 to 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 88% of which only 50% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found by calling the school or completing the form here.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $14,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should visit the Scranton website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Industrial Production Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $92300

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).