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Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Associate Degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

2,459 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician is offered at 169 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 27% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.2% of diesel mechanics technology/technician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,459 students earned their associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. This makes it the 21st most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in diesel mechanics technology/technician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 3,670
Basic Certificate 2,532
Associate Degree 2,459
Bachelor’s Degree 25

Earnings of Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in diesel mechanics technology/technician. About 95.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,338
Women 121
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The racial-ethnic distribution of diesel mechanics technology/technician associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 116
Hispanic or Latino 400
White 1,532
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 376
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There are 169 colleges that offer an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

255 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for diesel mechanics technology/technician students seekingan associate degree is University of Northwestern Ohio. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,797 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 255 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at University of Northwestern Ohio. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

180 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Avondale. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Universal Technical Institute - Avondale awarded 180 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 2% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Western Technical College

El Paso, Texas
145 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 145 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at Western Technical College. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.

87 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Texas State Technical College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Texas State Technical College awarded 87 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

J-Tech Institute

Jacksonville, Florida
75 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

J-Tech Institute is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at J-Tech. Of these students, 7% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
71 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeast Community College Area is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Southeast Community College Area awarded 71 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 2% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
57 Yearly Graduations
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alfred State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diesel mechanics technology/technician. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Alfred State College awarded 57 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#8

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown, South Dakota
54 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lake Area Technical Institute. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at LATI. Of these students, 2% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
51 Yearly Graduations
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Dakota State College of Science is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at North Dakota State College of Science awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

44 Yearly Graduations
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at OSU Institute of Technology.

#11

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
35 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rosedale Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Rosedale Technical College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

33 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Wyoming Community College District is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District. About 10% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Wyotech-Laramie

Laramie, Wyoming
33 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wyotech-Laramie is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Wyotech-Laramie awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

33 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University - Northern comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,742 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Montana State University - Northern. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

#15

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
31 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Idaho State University. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at ISU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

31 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York Automotive and Diesel Institute. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at New York Automotive and Diesel Institute. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

29 Yearly Graduations
5% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for diesel mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alexandria Technical & Community College. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Alexandria Technical & Community College awarded 29 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#17

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
29 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Central Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#19

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
28 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania College of Technology is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to diesel mechanics technology/technician majors at Penn College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#20

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
27 Yearly Graduations

Northeast Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diesel mechanics technology/technician. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Northeast.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to diesel mechanics technology/technician that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Automotive Mechanics Technology 8,599
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 1,598
Bicycle Maintenance Technology 1,128
Collision & Repair Technology 552
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 526

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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