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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician in Illinois

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in Illinois

251 students earned Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

A Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician major is the 27th most popular major in this state.


 

Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 172
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 172
Associate Degree 58
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Grads in Illinois

There are 10,120 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/Technician Jobs in Illinois

In this state, diesel mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $53,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,150.

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

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,331 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 44 to 1. In their early career, UTI Illinois grads earn an average salary of $46,572. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,697. 57% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,252 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. In their early career, Richland Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,939.

#4

Parkland College

Champaign
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,908.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,544.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,002 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,442 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,125 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,561 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#9

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
865 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,143.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,831 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,196. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,133. In their early career, John Wood Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,638.

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics 9% $52,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Automotive Mechanics Technology 1,932
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 189
Collision & Repair Technology 168
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 72
Motorcycle Maintenance Technology 5

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