The great thing about careers in advanced manufacturing and logistics is that no matter what kind of learning you like most, there’s a path for you!
Whether you learn best when you get first-hand experience or in a classroom, you can work toward a future as a Maker or a Mover. Learn more about your options by exploring the info below!
Want to level up your education in a shorter amount of time? Consider pursuing an industry credential and build your technical skills so you can launch right into a well-paying advanced manufacturing or logistics career.
Depending on the program you pursue, you can complete a credential in as little as a few months to a year.
With the right industry credentials, you could land a job as an electrical technician, maintenance supervisor, welder, quality control technician, logistics clerk, or material handler.
With the Workforce Ready Grant, the state of Indiana will pay for you to earn an industry credential! See a list of training providers throughout the state here.
Ivy Tech offers many credentials, including Supply Chain Management and Engineering, to get you into the workforce quickly with the skills you need to succeed in advanced manufacturing and logistics.
Vincennes offers credentials under the College of Technology and the College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, in addition to courses offered through the Business & Industry Training Program.
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering offers micro-credentials, which are short, targeted programs that help you learn skills quickly. At IU, you could complete micro-credentials in areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Whether you are pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree or a two-year associate degree, you’ll enter the advanced manufacturing and logistics industries with the strong foundation you’ll need for success— not to mention a solid starting salary!
With a two-year degree, you could be an automation or robotics technician, supply chain coordinator, warehouse supervisor, freight broker or much more. With a four-year degree, you could land a job as a mechanical engineer, materials scientist, environmental health and safety manager, supply chain analyst, transportation manager and more.
At the R.B. Annis School of Engineering, you can earn bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial & systems engineering and more. Students complete hands-on projects while taking a broad range of courses, including writing, public speaking and more to prepare them for what comes next.
With a bachelor’s degree in logistics and supply chain management, you'll gain experience in managing the flow of goods, services and information while connecting with Hoosier leaders in the industry. At the School of Engineering and Computer Science, you can study civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
With Marian University’s logistics and supply chain management degree, you can pursue careers in industries like manufacturing, defense, retail, technology and much more. Or, your next step could be applying to a graduate school to complete a master’s degree.
Notre Dame has offered engineering courses for the past 150 years! The school’s College of Engineering offers several degrees, including aerospace engineering, biomolecular engineering and environmental engineering.
With a degree in Intelligent Systems Engineering from the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, or Supply Chain Management from the Kelley School of Business, you’ll be ready to take your next step toward a career in advanced manufacturing and logistics.
As the state’s largest university system, Ivy Tech has 48 locations across Indiana and offers a range of associates degree options, from Ivy Tech’s School of Business, Logistics & Supply Chain to the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science.
For more than 20 years, Rose-Hulman has been recognized as a leader in STEM education. Consider pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of several engineering fields offered by the university.
With a degree in pre-engineering from Ball State, you’ll be prepared to complete your studies at an engineering school of your choice and begin your career. The school also offers a bachelor’s degree in logistics and supply chain management, where you’ll combine business courses with hands-on experiences.
The Lacy School of Business will offer a new bachelor’s degree in supply chain management in 2025, with a heavy emphasis on data analytics.
Vincennes University offers bachelor's and associate degrees through the College of Technology and the College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
As the state’s largest university system, Ivy Tech has 48 locations across Indiana and offers a range of associates degree options, from Ivy Tech’s School of Business, Logistics & Supply Chain to the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science.
A leader in engineering education Purdue offers students the opportunity to learn about a wide range of engineering opportunities, including pathways where students can learn to create medicine and medical devices, the materials needed for airplanes and much more.
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