Supply Chain Degrees In Maryland
Every accredited program in Maryland, with statewide pay and job growth.
Baltimore City Guide
Supply Chain Management Degrees In Baltimore
Where to study supply chain management in Baltimore, what residency and STEM status change there, and what the Baltimore metro pays.
By the Supply Chain Degree Programs editorial team Updated
Baltimore Programs And Costs At A Glance
- Two programs at one school. 1 bachelor’s, 1 doctorate.
- Supply chain managers’ BLS occupation: median $103,540. Middle half $83,880 to $137,630; nationally $107,230.
- What stands out most: operations analytics. The strongest is 2,350 operations research analysts, a location quotient of 2.48.
- Logisticians earn a median of $102,700. The 10th to 90th percentiles run $62,800 to $156,750.
- Local prices sit at 104.5 on BEA’s index. The U.S. average is 100.
- A location quotient of 2.48 for operations research analysts. 2,350 jobs, the most concentrated supply chain occupation here.
The metro
The Baltimore Metro This Guide Covers
The Census Bureau defines the Baltimore metro as the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area: seven counties, four central and three outlying. Every Baltimore figure here for jobs, pay and industry covers that whole area.
- Principal cities
- Baltimore, Columbia and Towson
- Central counties
- Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Howard County and Baltimore city
- Outlying counties
- Carroll County, Harford County and Queen Anne's County
Census Bureau CBSA delineation, July 2023. Schools are placed in the metro by their county.
Programs
Accredited Supply Chain Programs In Baltimore
Baltimore has two accredited supply chain programs, at Morgan State University. By level, Baltimore has one bachelor’s and one doctorate.
Also Accredited In Baltimore
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
These programs appear in the AACSB or ACBSP listing. This site hasn’t verified their tuition, credits or length yet, so their cards carry the accreditor’s record only.
Economy
What Baltimore’s Supply Chain Economy Looks Like
County Business Patterns counts 52,518 transportation and warehousing jobs at 2,014 employers in the Baltimore metro for 2023, and 51,262 more in wholesale trade.
Against the national mix, Baltimore stands out for operations analytics and purchasing. Baltimore’s location quotients: 2.48 for operations research analysts and 1.46 for purchasing managers.
| Occupation | Jobs | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | 2,350 | 2.48 |
| Logisticians | 3,230 | 1.48 |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,070 | 1.46 |
| Compliance Officers Counts customs brokers | 5,030 | 1.38 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Counts supply chain managers | 2,180 | 1.13 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | 4,360 | 1.02 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 2,500 | 0.74 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 540 | 0.63 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,100 | 0.51 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. A location quotient of 1.0 means the occupation’s share of local jobs equals its national share; 1.5 means half again as many.
| Freight Line | Jobs | Employers | Share In Baltimore | U.S. Share | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehousing and storage | 13,782 | 171 | 26.2% | 25.2% | 1.04× |
| Truck transportation | 9,383 | 987 | 17.9% | 25.9% | 0.69× |
| Support activities for transportation | 8,604 | 406 | 16.4% | 13% | 1.26× |
| Couriers and messengers | 8,187 | 150 | 15.6% | 18.1% | 0.86× |
| Air transportation | 5,231 | 20 | 10% | 8.8% | 1.14× |
| Water transportation | 210 | 13 | 0.4% | 1% | 0.42× |
County Business Patterns 2023. Share is each line’s part of all transportation and warehousing jobs; ratio is the local share over the U.S. share. Not published: withheld by the Census Bureau to protect individual employers.
How this guide decides what a metro stands out for
- Air cargo: air transportation holds at least twice its national share of the metro’s transportation and warehousing jobs, and at least 10,000 jobs.
- Port and water freight: water transportation holds at least twice its national share of the metro’s transportation and warehousing jobs, and at least 1,000 jobs.
- Warehousing: warehousing and storage holds at least 1.4 times its national share of the metro’s transportation and warehousing jobs, and at least 5,000 jobs.
- Parcel and courier hubs: couriers and delivery holds at least 1.5 times its national share of the metro’s transportation and warehousing jobs, and at least 5,000 jobs.
- Trucking: trucking holds at least 1.5 times its national share of the metro’s transportation and warehousing jobs, and at least 5,000 jobs.
- Distribution management: transportation, storage and distribution managers have a location quotient of 1.4 or more.
- Purchasing: purchasing managers have a location quotient of 1.4 or more.
- Operations analytics: operations research analysts have a location quotient of 1.5 or more.
- Manufacturing: industrial production managers have a location quotient of 1.5 or more.
- Freight brokerage and forwarding: cargo and freight agents have a location quotient of 1.5 or more.
Online
Online Programs A Baltimore Resident Can Enroll In
27 online programs say a Baltimore resident can enroll, on the school’s own authorization page. For Baltimore, none of them names Maryland as closed.
| School | Level | Credits | Enrolls From |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Public University West Virginia · Online Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management (MA) | Master’s | 36 | Every state |
| Boston University Massachusetts · Online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM), Metropolitan College | Master’s | 32 | Every state |
| Florida International University Florida · Online Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSLSCM) | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| Georgia College & State University Georgia · Online Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MLSCM) | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| Georgia Southern University Georgia · M.S. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS-LSCM) | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee · Supply Chain Management, M.S. | Master’s | 33 | Closed in CA, MA |
| Portland State University Oregon · Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management (MSGSCM) | Master’s | Not published | Every state |
| The Ohio State University Ohio · Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) | Master’s | 33 | Every state |
| The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania · Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Alabama · Master of Science in Supply Chain Management | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| University of Arkansas Arkansas · Master of Science in Supply Chain Management | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado · MS Supply Chain Analytics - Online (Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics) | Master’s | 33 | Every state |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska · M.S. in Supply Chain Management (online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management) | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington North Carolina · Supply Chain Management, M.S. (Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, MS SCM) | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| University of Oklahoma Oklahoma · Online MS in Supply Chain Management (catalog: Supply Chain Management (Online), M.S.) | Master’s | 32 | Every state |
| University of San Diego California · Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) | Master’s | 33 | Closed in AL, AR, DC, GA, IA, KY, MN, MS, NJ, NC, ND, RI, WI |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee · Online Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management (MS SCM); Master of Science in Supply Chain Management | Master’s | 30 | Every state |
| American Public University West Virginia · Online Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management (BA) | Bachelor’s | 120 | Every state |
| Appalachian State University North Carolina · Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Supply Chain Management | Bachelor’s | 120 | Closed in CA |
| Arizona State University Arizona · Supply Chain Management, BS | Bachelor’s | 120 | Every state |
| Ball State University Indiana · Bachelor's Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Online) | Bachelor’s | 120 | Every state |
| East Texas A&M University Texas · Supply Chain Management (BBA) | Bachelor’s | 120 | Closed in MA |
| Florida International University Florida · Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Bachelor’s | 120 | Every state |
| Oregon State University Oregon · Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Bachelor’s | 180 | Every state |
| Portland State University Oregon · Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Global Supply Chain Management | Bachelor’s | 180 | Every state |
| Purdue University Global Indiana · Bachelor of Science in Applied Supply Chain Management | Bachelor’s | 180 | Every state |
| Utah Valley University Utah · Operations and Supply Chain Management, B.S. | Bachelor’s | 120 | Every state |
Each school’s own state-authorization page, read 2026-09-24. The table lists the programs whose page says who can enroll; “Every state” is the school’s own statement and “Closed in” lists the states it names. The rest are in the online degree ranking. Authorization changes, so confirm with the school before you apply.
How to become
How To Become A Supply Chain Professional In Baltimore
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Pick The Level That Fits Where You Start
Baltimore offers one bachelor’s and one doctorate.
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Keep Working While You Study
Beyond Baltimore, 27 online programs state they enroll Maryland residents.
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Know The Local Pay Ladder Before You Negotiate
Logisticians in Baltimore run from $62,800 at the 10th percentile to $156,750 at the 90th, with the median at $102,700.
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Aim At The Roles Baltimore Concentrates
Operations research analysts are Baltimore’s most concentrated supply chain occupation: 2.48 times the national share, median $94,440 in Baltimore.
Cost
What It Costs To Study In Baltimore
Baltimore sits at 104.5 on BEA’s 2024 price index (U.S. = 100).
Pay
Supply Chain Pay In The Baltimore Metro
BLS counts Baltimore’s supply chain managers among transportation, storage and distribution managers; in Baltimore their median is $103,540, against $107,230 nationally. Baltimore logisticians earn $102,700 at the median, and the middle half of them $82,400 to $128,490.
Five of the nine occupations below pay more in Baltimore than nationally. At Baltimore’s prices, the logistician median is worth $98,290 in national terms.
| Occupation | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers 1,070 jobs | $93,930 | $121,200 | $151,990 | $175,460 | $195,450 | $148,080 |
| Industrial Production Managers 1,100 jobs | $79,320 | $99,540 | $127,960 | $157,030 | $198,120 | $126,060 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Counts supply chain managers · 2,180 jobs | $69,680 | $83,880 | $103,540 | $137,630 | $172,360 | $107,230 |
| Logisticians 3,230 jobs | $62,800 | $82,400 | $102,700 | $128,490 | $156,750 | $82,320 |
| Operations Research Analysts 2,350 jobs | $55,790 | $68,830 | $94,440 | $131,990 | $184,100 | $88,940 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents 4,360 jobs | $53,740 | $63,200 | $84,590 | $111,530 | $140,670 | $77,710 |
| Compliance Officers Counts customs brokers · 5,030 jobs | $55,710 | $62,990 | $80,520 | $106,590 | $128,610 | $80,730 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,500 jobs | $43,080 | $47,780 | $57,100 | $65,680 | $79,510 | $59,650 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents 540 jobs | $33,590 | $38,530 | $49,060 | $58,800 | $70,580 | $52,260 |
BLS OEWS May 2025, metropolitan area estimates: annual wages at the 10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th and 90th percentiles. BLS publishes no separate wage for supply chain managers. They are counted inside transportation, storage and distribution managers, and every figure here is for that whole occupation.
Questions
FAQ
Which Schools In Baltimore Offer A Supply Chain Management Degree?
Morgan State University: two accredited programs in Baltimore.
What Do Supply Chain Managers Earn In Baltimore?
BLS counts them among transportation, storage and distribution managers, whose Baltimore median is $103,540; the top tenth earn over $172,360.
What Kind Of Supply Chain Economy Does Baltimore Have?
By the thresholds on this page, Baltimore stands out for operations analytics and purchasing.
Can You Study Supply Chain Management Online From Baltimore?
27 online programs say a Baltimore resident can enroll, on the school’s own authorization page. For Baltimore, none of them names Maryland as closed.
Related
Other City Guides And Further Reading
| City | Programs | Manager Median |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4 | $121,570 |
| Washington, DC Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 11 | $129,050 |
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Supply Chain Certifications
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Supply Chain Manager Salary
National, state and metro pay for the managers’ occupation.
Logistician Salary
National, state and metro pay for logisticians.
Sources
- 1 AACSB International, Accredited Schools directory (program area: Supply Chain/ Transport/ Logistics) Read .
- 2 ACBSP, list of accredited programs (CHEA Standard 2-B), as of December 9, 2024 Read .
- 3 U.S. Census Bureau, Core Based Statistical Areas delineation, July 2023 (lists 1 and 2) Read .
- 4 Online programs’ state authorization pages, read one by one Read .
- 5 BLS OEWS, May 2025: metropolitan area estimates Read .
- 6 U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area Read .
- 7 BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024 Read .
No employer is named on this page: none of the sources above lists employers by metro.