Industrial Distribution majors at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are prepared for careers in technical sales and for future business leadership roles. They are provided with professional, technical, business, communication and leadership competencies. The curriculum for Industrial Distribution students comes from the leaders in manufacturing and distribution and from the U.S. Department of Labor, and includes an emphasis on six key areas: agriculture, chemical and pharmaceutical, electrical, instruments, mechanical equipment and supplies, and medical. Graduates have the scientific, technical, product and industry business knowledge to excel in their career.
*2019-20 CBT Placement Stats. Data based on 91% response rate of program graduates
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Industrial Distribution Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward an Industrial Distribution degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
A six credit hour internship (ITEC 475) is required during the summer before senior year.
*Select coursework from two disciplines.
“UNK industrial distribution is a very well-respected program and a lot of the students who have come out of that program and become professionals in this field are really carrying their weight. There aren’t a whole lot of other schools that are able to do what UNK is able to do with that program.”
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Industrial Distribution graduates have a 100% placement rate between careers and graduate school. Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Industrial Distribution graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Industrial Distribution Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.