What if a two-year degree could launch you into one of Texas’ highest-paying, fastest-growing industries?

At Galveston College, the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management program is doing just that, by preparing students to take on pivotal roles in industries that keep the world moving. From coordinating aerospace parts across continents to ensuring medical supplies reach hospitals on time, this field is the unseen force behind modern life, with limitless opportunities.

With average salaries topping $80,990 in the Houston-Galveston area and $77,347 statewide, according to the U.S. News and World Report, logistics and supply chain professionals are in high demand across industries such as medical, aerospace, aeronautics, maritime, manufacturing, food service and retail.

"This isn't just a job, it's a career with global reach," said Galveston College Program Director for Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Daniel Alcantar. "If you're organized, strategic, and ready to solve real-world problems, this program is a gateway to mission-critical roles in every major industry."

Whether you're planning global shipments for a medical device manufacturer, managing the cold chain in food logistics, tracking aerospace components, or optimizing retail distribution networks, supply chain professionals are vital.

In a world where speed, precision, and access define business success, logistics and supply chain professionals are the invisible engine behind it all, ensuring products get to where they need to be, when they need to be there. It’s a booming, behind-the-scenes industry that powers everything from your grocery delivery to global manufacturing, and it’s the second-largest employment sector in Texas.

Employment in logistics careers is not exclusive to a port or a warehouse, supply chains are essential to the smooth operation of all businesses, big and small. There is a wide variety of employment opportunities available in logistics and supply chain management, including supply chain associate, logistics analyst, medical supply chain technician, global sourcing specialist, transportation planner and supply chain data analyst, among others.

The GC Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management program offers:

  • Online or in-person, on-campus options
  • Financial aid
  • Associate degree and/or certificates
  • Real-world focused faculty
  • Flexibility to balance work/life

Students gain critical negotiation, analytics, and operations planning skills while earning industry-recognized credentials that make them job-ready from day one.

For more information or to apply to the Galveston College Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management program, visit gc.edu/logistics, call 409-944-1412, or email dalcantar@gc.edu.

ABOUT GALVESTON COLLEGE

Galveston College was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.