Diesel Mechanic Programs

WyoTech

• WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming, with campuses in California, Florida and Pennsylvania, offers diesel mechanic programs with specialties in applied service management, street rod and custom fabrication, trim and upholstery technology, light-duty diesel, advanced diesel, motorsports chassis fabrication and automotive-diesel combination. Courses include power trains, fluid, power and electrical systems and engine management systems and accessories. Graduates of the program begin careers in maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, maintaining trucking fleets, working for dealerships and developing and selling parts. Tuition for the program is $25,700 as of June 2010.

  WyoTech Laramie Campus

  4373 North 3rd Street

  Laramie WY, 82072

  307-742-3776

  wyotech.edu

Lane Community College

• Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, offers a two-year associate's degree in diesel technology. The program is certified by Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation. LCC's website reports that diesel mechanics in Oregon make about $40,000 per year on average as of June 2010. The program prepares students to repair and service hydraulic, braking and electrical systems, air conditioning and diesel engines. Tuition for the program is $8,964 as of June 2010.

  Lane Community College

  Advanced Technology Division

  Building 12

  4000 East 30th Ave

  Eugene, OR 97405

  541-463-5380

  lanecc.edu

South Seattle Community College

• South Seattle Community College in Washington offers an associate's degree in diesel and heavy equipment. Students learn the skills for careers in the logging industry, RV dealerships, marinas and boat dealerships, repair shops and municipal maintenance. Tuition for the two-year program is $81 per quarter credit from one to 10 credits, $33 for 10 to 18 credits and $73 for 19 to 25 credits as of June 2010.

  South Seattle Community College

  6000 16th Avenue S.W.

  Seattle, WA 98106

  206-768-6677

  southseattle.edu

New York Automotive & Diesel Institute

• The New York Automotive and Diesel Institute offers a master truck and diesel technician program that students can complete in one year going full-time and 18 months part-time. You learn to repair and service tractors, heavy-duty construction equipment and trailers while working on equipment from the Caterpillar, Cummins and Mack corporations. Students are prepared for Automotive Service Excellence certification in all eight areas of medium and heavy truck work. Tuition for the entire program is $19,920 as of June 2010.

  New York Automotive & Diesel Institute

  178-18 Liberty Ave

  Jamaica, New York 11433

  718-658-0006

  newyorkadi.com