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About Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

Of the 2,452 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, women make up 5% percent and men make up 95% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Texas has more students graduating with a degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician than any other state? In fact, Texas awarded 487 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician is $0.

Popularity of Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician majors is Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
2,452
Female Students
120 (4%)
Male Students
2,332 (95%)
White (1,528, 62%)
Hispanic or Latino (398, 16%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (252, 10%)
Black or African American (116, 5%)
Two or more races (80, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (32, 1%)
Asian (29, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (11, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (6, <1%)

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