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Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools in Texas

1,448 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Diesel Mechanics Technology is the 12th most popular major out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology Majors in Texas

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 667
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 667
Associate Degree 487
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 294

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.9%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Diesel Mechanics Technology Grads in Texas

27,960 people in the state and 264,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to diesel mechanics technology/technician.

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Wages for Diesel Mechanics Technology Jobs in Texas

In this state, diesel mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $48,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,150.

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

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,868 Total Students

An average student at UTI Houston will pay a net price of $18,754. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,597 a year.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,303 Total Students

An average student at Western Technical College will pay a net price of $30,635. In their early career, Western Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,829. 72% of the teachers are full time.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,839 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,597 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 50 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

#5

St Philip's College

San Antonio
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,273. Graduates earn an average $32,081 after graduation.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
642 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,403. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending North Harris Montgomery will pay a net price of $8,654. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
28,962 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,836 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,621 Total Students

A typical student attending El Paso Community College will pay a net price of $3,767. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Diesel Mechanics Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics 20% $46,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Automotive Mechanics Technology 2,702
Collision & Repair Technology 454
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 421
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 220
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 179
Avionics Maintenance Technology 131
Engine Machinist 112
High Performance Engine Mechanic 22

View all majors related to Diesel Mechanics Technology

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