Find a School

Diesel Mechanic Degrees

Diesel mechanics repair and maintain cars, trucks, and buses powered by diesel engines, which are different from the standard gasoline-powered engine. Preparation for a career as a diesel mechanic usually includes completion of a formal training program at an accredited college or technical school, as well as optional certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, which may improve a prospective mechanic's chances for employment. The median hourly wage for diesel mechanics in 2006 was $18.11. Jobs in this field are expected to increase by 11 percent by 2016.
  • All
  • Associate
  • Certification
Accredited Schools Offering Diesel Mechanic Degrees
School School Type Annual Tuition Recommend Rate
New York Automotive & Diesel Institute For-Profit $26,900 Add Review
Pennco Tech For-Profit $20,095 Add Review
Vatterott Educational Centers For-Profit $11,834 Add Review
WyoTech For-Profit $25,700 50% (6 reviews)
Advanced Technology Institute For-Profit $12,700 Add Review
Penn Foster Career School - Vocational Programs For-Profit --- 0% (1 review)

Ask An Expert: Real Questions, Expert Answers

Is there evening course?
Submitted on: March 23, 2012

Yes and no. You will have to contact the schools you are interested in attending for this degree/certificate and ask if they offer evening classes. It will vary from school to school. WyoTech and Penn Foster offer this degree so this could be a good place to start.

1 out of 1
users found this answer helpful.
Was this answer helpful?
I am looking for a diesel mechanic program in Ontario?
Submitted on: March 18, 2012

We have two schools in Canada that offer Diesel Mechanic degrees.

1 out of 1
users found this answer helpful.
Was this answer helpful?
How do I get a diesel mechanic degree?
Submitted on: March 14, 2012

Here is our list of accredited schools that offer diesel mechanic degrees. You should start by deciding which schools are a good fit for you, then contact the schools or apply.

1 out of 1
users found this answer helpful.
Was this answer helpful?
Do you have to get state certified to be a Diesel Mechanic?
Submitted on: February 10, 2012

Yes, you need to be licensed in the state you intend to work in and must meet their requirements. Good luck.

0 out of 0
users found this answer helpful.
Was this answer helpful?

This website offers school details to prospective students as an informational resource. The appearance of a school listing on this website should not be interpreted as an endorsement by the school of this site.

This website also offers school data. With the exception of the recommend rate percentage (which is the average based on the student reviews submitted to our site), all of the data was collected in 2011-2012 from the National Center for Education Statistics. Guide To Career Education takes no position with respect to the information or opinions expressed in the user comments/reviews and is not responsible for their content. For additional information, refer to our School Data Methodology.

Find a School