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Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools in Georgia

In 2021-2022, 242 students earned their Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Diesel Mechanics Technology is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 158 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology Majors in Georgia

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 240
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a diesel mechanics technology/technician major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of diesel mechanics technology/technician majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 34.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Diesel Mechanics Technology Grads in Georgia

There are 7,510 people in the state and 264,860 people in the nation working in diesel mechanics technology/technician jobs.

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Wages for Diesel Mechanics Technology Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a diesel mechanics technology/technician grad in the state is $46,120, compared to a typical salary of $49,150 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $26,224 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,943 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,811 a year. 91% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,705 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,407. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, OFTC grads earn an average salary of $26,683.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,068. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. In their early career, Chattahoochee Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,236.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,611 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,200 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,994 after graduation. A typical student attending West Georgia Technical College will pay a net price of $2,127.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. In their early career, Lanier Technical College grads earn an average salary of $32,573. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $319. Graduates earn an average $25,358 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,412. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,021 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,725 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,636.

Diesel Mechanics Technology Careers in GA

Some of the careers diesel mechanics technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics 20% $45,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to diesel mechanics technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Automotive Mechanics Technology 1,667
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 559
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 263
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 228
Collision & Repair Technology 169
Avionics Maintenance Technology 116
High Performance Engine Mechanic 27
Marine Maintenance 14

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