Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
at South Texas College in McAllen, TX
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
23
Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,307
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$30,307
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 Texas
Benchmark: $39,675 — average of 14 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
The Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate program at South Texas College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in McAllen, TX. Aligned with CIP code 47.0605 in the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field, the program trains students in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of diesel-powered engines and heavy equipment used in transportation, construction, and agricultural industries.
South Texas College offers a variety of related technical and vocational certificate programs, including Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Construction Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, and Drafting and Design Technology. Students in the Diesel Mechanics Technology program can expect hands-on instruction in diesel engine systems, fuel injection, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance procedures applicable to commercial trucks, buses, and heavy machinery.
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