Best Supply Chain Management Schools Near Gadsden, AL (2026)

Gadsden, Alabama has 14 accredited schools offering supply chain management programs, with tuition ranging from $3,120 to $30,074 per year for indexed programs. Gadsden has a population of about 33,086. In Alabama, the top-earning supply chain management-related role is Purchasing Manager at a median $130,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Supply Chain Management Schools to Gadsden

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer supply chain management programs near Gadsden, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gadsden city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Gadsden. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 61.1 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 65.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,767
Avg net price $18,796/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,132
Out‑of‑state$26,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL 62.0 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 58%
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,628
Avg net price $17,621/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,024
Out‑of‑state$18,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 63.3 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 38.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,701
Avg net price $6,275/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Athens State University

Athens, AL 77.6 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 52.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,273
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

J F Ingram State Technical College

Deatsville, AL 100.9 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 9.3
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 17%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 101.5 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 76.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL 110.5 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,641
Avg net price $35,013/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Spring Hill College

Mobile, AL 260.6 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,500
Avg net price $20,449/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama supply chain management page.


Supply Chain Management Wages Near Gadsden

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Logistician$98,450
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$118,320
Operations Research Analyst$115,630
Purchasing Manager$130,710

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Gadsden at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited supply chain management schools are near Gadsden, AL?

Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering supply chain management programs near Gadsden. The closest is Georgia Highlands College in Rome, GA (47.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Reinhardt University (86.3 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying supply chain management roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying supply chain management-related roles in Alabama are: Purchasing Manager ($130,710), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager ($118,320), Operations Research Analyst ($115,630). Wages for Gadsden workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Albertville instead of Gadsden?

Albertville, AL is 20.8 miles from Gadsden and has its own set of local supply chain management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Gadsden

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Gadsden:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.