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Distribution Management AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A25620D

The Distribution Management AAS Degree prepares individuals for career opportunities in distribution, transportation, warehousing, supply chain and manufacturing organizations.

Course work includes the international and domestic movement of goods from raw materials sourcing through production and, ultimately, to the consumer. Courses cover the following topics:

  • Transportation
  • Warehousing
  • Inventory control
  • Material handling
  • Purchasing
  • Computerization
  • Supply chain operations
  • Federal transportation regulations
  • OSHA regulations

Graduates should qualify for a range of logistics-related positions in government agencies, manufacturing and service organizations. Employment opportunities include entry-level purchasing, material management, warehousing, inventory, transportation, international freight and logistics analysts.

They also may be eligible to pursue professional credentials through APICS, AST&L, CSCMP and ISM.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$4,864
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
Total Credits
64
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Loss Prevention Manager
    45556.38
    Starting Salary
    101305.10
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Logistician
    48765.02
    Starting Salary
    80551.13
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Logistics Engineer
    48765.02
    Starting Salary
    80551.13
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Logistics Analyst
    48765.02
    Starting Salary
    80551.13
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Supply Chain Manager
    60004.38
    Starting Salary
    100661.00
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Transportation, Storage, or Distribution Manager
    60004.38
    Starting Salary
    100661.00
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Purchasing Manager
    83728.22
    Starting Salary
    137768.00
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist
    78565.13
    Starting Salary
    127217.70
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Data Warehousing Specialist
    80441.54
    Starting Salary
    135116.00
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Freight Forwarder
    37161.72
    Starting Salary
    49912.13
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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