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Diesel Mechanics Technology at Salt Lake Community College
If you plan to study Diesel Mechanics Technology, you may want to check out the program at Salt Lake Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salt Lake Community College is in Salt Lake City, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 diesel mechanics technology graduations were recorded at Salt Lake Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Salt Lake Community College
Distance learning is available at Salt Lake Community College. Among 27,437 students, 4,684 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,180 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Diesel Mechanics Technology Rankings at Salt Lake Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Salt Lake Community College’s Diesel Mechanics Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 172 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 254 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Salt Lake Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Salt Lake Community College are 5% women (1) and 95% men (18).
Diesel Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Salt Lake Community College
Of the 8 associate’s diesel mechanics technology degrees awarded at Salt Lake Community College, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Diesel Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 38% of Diesel Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Diesel Mechanics Technology Graduates
Students who finish Diesel Mechanics Technology program at Salt Lake Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.