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Diesel Mechanics Technology Associate Degree

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
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in Diesel Mechanics Technology

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Diesel Mechanics Technology Associate Degree Students

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.

There are 336 colleges that offer a associate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

WyoTech

Laramie, WY

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.

#7

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX

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.

#11

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA

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.

#12

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

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.

#15

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

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.

Below are some popular majors similar to Diesel Mechanics Technology that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 41,728
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 7,637
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 5,464
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 3,372
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 2,100

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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