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Diesel Mechanics Technology Associate Degrees
There are 303 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 9,859 students earned theirDiesel Mechanics Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Diesel Mechanics Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,115 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,419 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,213 |
Earnings of Diesel Mechanics Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology of $43,612 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,744 |
| 4 years | $43,612 |
| 5 years | $49,558 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Diesel Mechanics Technology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 94.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,293 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,543 | 63.8% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 479 | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 123 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 10 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Diesel Mechanics Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 336 colleges that offer a associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Diesel Mechanics Technology students seeking a associate degree is WyoTech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. This school awarded 321 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 262 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. This school awarded 223 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Community and Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern Ohio is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 183 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 157 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bates Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. This school awarded 147 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. This school awarded 140 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hinds Community College is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 107 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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