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Diesel Mechanics Technology at Amarillo College
If you plan to study Diesel Mechanics Technology, you may want to check out the program at Amarillo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amarillo College is in Amarillo, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 diesel mechanics technology degrees were awarded at Amarillo College.
Studying Online at Amarillo College
Distance learning is available at Amarillo College. Among 9,262 students, 2,183 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Diesel Mechanics Technology Rankings at Amarillo College
Rankings can help you compare Amarillo College’s Diesel Mechanics Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 22 |
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 172 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 254 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Amarillo College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Amarillo College are 15% women (9) and 85% men (50).
Diesel Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Amarillo College
Among the 11 associate’s diesel mechanics technology graduates at Amarillo College, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Diesel Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Diesel Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College, higher than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Diesel Mechanics Technology Graduates
Those who complete Diesel Mechanics Technology program at Amarillo College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.