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The Industrial Distribution degree program at UNK prepares students for high-level careers in technical sales and business leadership. ID professionals play a vital role in the industrial supply chain, solving complex problems and keeping our economy moving.
Students graduate with core competencies in technical, business, communication and leadership skills that set them up for success. The ID curriculum comes from industry leaders in manufacturing and distribution and from the U.S. Department of Labor, creating a practical and comprehensive program with a 100% career placement rate.*
While working towards your Industrial Distribution degree, you’ll choose from emphases in six key areas (agriculture, chemical and pharmaceutical, electrical, instruments, mechanical equipment and supplies, and medical), allowing you to graduate with an expertise that sets you apart from the competition. You’ll also be able to take advantage of Discovery Hall, UNK’s brand new, state-of-the-art STEM facility, featuring cutting-edge technology, modern classrooms and interactive lab spaces.
*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.
"The Industrial Distribution program exposed me to different companies from all over the country that are constantly seeking to hire technical sales professionals. I was able to join my current employer via their internship program through Curricular Practical Training. The internship eventually lead to a job offer upon graduation for a full-time position in Kansas City. Today I work with numerous customers in the manufacturing industry and help them solve problems and be better at what they do through automation."
Rensenhouse Electric Consolidated Electrical Distributor, Kansas City, Missouri
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.
