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

A Diesel Mechanics Technology major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology Majors in Virginia

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 57
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Diesel Mechanics Technology Grads in Virginia

6,450 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a diesel mechanics technology/technician grad in the state is $48,470, compared to a typical salary of $49,150 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,660.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,320 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,129.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,588 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 23% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,252 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Reynolds Community College will pay a net price of $5,344.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 61% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

Diesel Mechanics Technology Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics 11% $47,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Automotive Mechanics Technology 328
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 136
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 39
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 32
Collision & Repair Technology 7

View all majors related to Diesel Mechanics Technology

View Nationwide Diesel Mechanics Technology Report

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