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Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 297 students earned their Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in WA.

A Diesel Mechanics Technology major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Diesel Mechanics Technology Majors in Washington

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 138
Associate Degree 96
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 61
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 61
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 19.9%
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Jobs for Diesel Mechanics Technology Grads in Washington

There are 6,120 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 Jobs in Washington

In this state, diesel mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $55,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,150.

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

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,799.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,644 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,084 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

#5

Centralia College

Centralia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

A typical student attending Centralia College will pay a net price of $7,261. 74% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#5

Clark College

Vancouver
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,921 Total Students

In their early career, Clark College grads earn an average salary of $34,330. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 49% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,164 Total Students

64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,891 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Skagit Valley College grads earn an average salary of $37,033. This public school has an average net price of $7,359.

#10

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,469 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,520 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,134.

Diesel Mechanics Technology Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics 14% $55,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Automotive Mechanics Technology 987
Collision & Repair Technology 151
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 140
Avionics Maintenance Technology 129
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 87
Marine Maintenance 11
Small Engine Mechanics Technology 10
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 1

View all majors related to Diesel Mechanics Technology

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