Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
18
Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,325
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$52,325
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Diesel Technology programs in Iowa
Benchmark: $47,539 — average of 8 comparable programs
National median wage — Diesel Technology
$58,970
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Diesel Technology
+2%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
Des Moines Area Community College, a public institution located in Ankeny, IA, offers a Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate program at the two-to-four-year certificate level. This program prepares students to service, diagnose, and repair diesel engines and heavy-duty vehicles within the diesel mechanics technology field (CIP 47.0605).
Des Moines Area Community College also offers related programs including Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Students in the diesel mechanics program can expect hands-on training in diesel engine systems, fuel injection, electrical systems, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance. Prospective students should contact the college to confirm current tuition and program details.
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