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Diesel Mechanics Technology at Lone Star College System
If you are interested in studying Diesel Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Lone Star College System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lone Star College System is in The Woodlands, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 102 diesel mechanics technology degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System.
Studying Online at Lone Star College System
Many students take online classes at Lone Star College System. Of 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Diesel Mechanics Technology Rankings at Lone Star College System
Rankings can help you compare Lone Star College System’s Diesel Mechanics Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 29 |
| Best Value | Texas | #19 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 172 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 254 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Lone Star College System, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Lone Star College System are 7% women (7) and 93% men (95).
Diesel Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Lone Star College System
Of the 21 associate’s diesel mechanics technology degrees awarded at Lone Star College System, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Diesel Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Diesel Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System, above 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
Graduates of the Diesel Mechanics Technology program at Lone Star College System go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors, 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.