Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 47.0605

at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA

43 - AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$44,896

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$44,896

College Scorecard 2023

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

$44,8966% below average

Benchmark: $47,539 — average of 8 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Diesel Technology

$58,970

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Diesel Technology

+2%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician program at Kirkwood Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The program provides training in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment used in transportation, agriculture, and construction.

This program falls under CIP code 47.0605, within the vehicle maintenance and repair technology field. Kirkwood also offers related programs including Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Computer Support Specialist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect hands-on shop training with diesel engines, fuel systems, and related heavy equipment components.

CIP 47.0605 — Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Category: Diesel Technology

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