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Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2021-2022, 245 students earned their Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in PA.

A Diesel Mechanics Technology major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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 171
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 171
Associate Degree 74

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Diesel Mechanics Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 13,260 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 Pennsylvania

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician grads earn an average of $46,960 in the state and $49,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,031 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,682. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,597 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
484 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,038 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $15,608.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
378 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,141 after earning their degree at this institution. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
284 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. An average student at Automotive Training Center - Warminster will pay a net price of $14,567.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
667 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,246 a year.

#7

Johnson College

Scranton
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
530 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,990. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,007.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,187 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,845 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
168 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Diesel Mechanics Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics 9% $45,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Automotive Mechanics Technology 819
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 117
Collision & Repair Technology 109
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 37
Avionics Maintenance Technology 33
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 13
Marine Maintenance 13
Motorcycle Maintenance Technology 11

View all majors related to Diesel Mechanics Technology

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