Industrial Distribution Major
This new innovative degree blends technical expertise from the Crossland College of Technology with industry-focused training from the Kelce College of Business, equipping you to manage logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations effectively. The program provides two focused pathways—technology or business—depending on your career goals.Interdisciplinary Program
A unique collaboration between the Kelce College of Business (KCOB) and the Crossland College of Technology (CCOT) sets this program apart, blending business expertise with technical knowledge. Students can choose between two respected and high-demand fields: Industrial Distribution, offered through CCOT with a stronger technical focus, or Supply Chain Management, offered through KCOB with a business-driven emphasis. Both options integrate classroom learning with real-world application, and every student completes a professional internship with industry leaders such as Watco and Walmart—ensuring they graduate career-ready.
Hands-On Learning
Includes a required professional internship (3-6 credit hours) to gain real-world experience in industrial distribution or supply chain roles. Practical, activity-based courses involving robotics, simulators, CAD, manufacturing systems, and safety.
Strong Industry Connections
Located in a historical transportation hub with local companies like Watco Rail, Walmart, and Pitsco Education providing internship and employment opportunities. Prepares students to meet a growing regional and national demand for supply chain and industrial distribution professionals.
Robust Foundation
Covers essential communication, math, science, humanities, and social sciences courses to support broad professional skills.
Choose between Technical Sales or Logistics, tailoring your degree to your career goals.
Connect with leading companies through internships, co-ops, and professional networking events.
Apply classroom knowledge in state-of-the-art distribution, logistics, and supply chain labs.
industrial distribution job openings currently available in Kansas, many located near PSU’s alumni base (Indeed.com, 2024).
Median annual salary of $79,400 for distribution managers in Kansas, with senior supply chain managers earning a median of $109,057 nationally (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics & Salary.com, 2024-2025).
projected job growth for logisticians and supply chain managers nationally from 2021 to 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Only one of three regional four-year campuses in Kansas currently offers industrial distribution or supply chain degrees.
Industrial Distribution Careers
With global supply chains evolving rapidly, demand for skilled distribution and logistics professionals is soaring:
- Procurement and sourcing
- Logistics and distribution
- Operations management
- Data and supply chain analytics
- Supply chain consulting
Kansas, in particular, lacks regional four-year degrees in this field—making this program both timely and highly valuable to local and regional industries.
Additional information
Industrial Distribution Degree Map download
Catalog – see catalog for the School of Technology and Workforce Learning