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Diesel service technician: where to study

Every U.S. school that awarded one of the 2 programs NCES links to this career in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.

Schools362
NCES IPEDS
IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A)National Center for Education Statistics
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States and territories50
Certificates · degrees to master's9,271 · 2,676Awarded 2023-24, first majors
Doctorates awarded0Research, professional and other
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    Programs that lead to this career

    The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 49-3031 to these programs. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors.

    NCES
    CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 CrosswalkNational Center for Education Statistics
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    ProgramCIP codeAwards
    Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician47.06059,851
    Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician47.06132,096

    By award level: (awards, not schools).

    Largest programs by awards

    Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.

    SchoolLocationTypeAwards
    WyoTechLaramie, WY2-year · Private for-profit473
    Texas State Technical CollegeWaco, TX2-year · Public321
    Universal Technical Institute of Arizona IncAvondale, AZ2-year · Private for-profit262
    Somerset Community CollegeSomerset, KY2-year · Public223
    Elizabethtown Community and Technical CollegeElizabethtown, KY2-year · Public192
    Gateway Community and Technical CollegeFlorence, KY2-year · Public190
    St Philip's CollegeSan Antonio, TX4-year · Public185
    University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH4-year · Private nonprofit183
    Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort WorthIrving, TX2-year · Private for-profit161
    Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.Houston, TX2-year · Private for-profit157

    Schools in each state

    How many schools in each state awarded one of these programs in 2023-24. Each state page lists all of its schools with cost and completion.

    Registered Apprenticeship

    A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a model of apprenticeship validated by the Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency

    USDOL
    What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program?U.S. Department of Labor (Apprenticeship.gov)
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    . The U.S. Department of Labor lists 12 apprenticeship occupations as approved for Registered Apprenticeship under this career's SOC code. Terms are hours of on-the-job learning as DOL lists them.
    USDOL
    Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term)U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov)
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    21 Oct 2026

    Linked from apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-occupations. Term lengths are hours of on-the-job learning; time-based programs list one figure, hybrid programs a range.

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    Apprenticeship occupation (DOL title)RAPIDS codeO*NET occupationTerm (hours)
    Bus Maintenance Technician0124Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 5568
    CRANE MECHANIC (Existing Title: Mechanic, Industrial Truck)0153Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 5920
    Diesel Mechanic0124Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Hybrid 6000–8000
    DIESEL MECHANIC0124Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 6000
    Competency-Based 6000
    DIESEL MECHANIC (Alternate Title: Power-Generation Equipment Repairer)0124Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 8000
    MACHINIST, MARINE ENGINE0298Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    MAINT MECHANIC (Const; Petrol) (Alternate Title: Heavy-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic )0022Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    Time-Based 8000
    MECHANIC, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK (Alternate Titles: Diesel Mech/Power-Gen Equip Rep)0153Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Competency-Based 5920
    Hybrid 5920–7400
    Oil Field Equip Mechanic0364Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 4000
    OIL FIELD EQUIP MECHANIC(Op I Frac-Acd0364Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    TRACTOR MECHANIC0589Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    Transit Bus Technician (CBOF)0124Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00)Competency-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–2500

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    About this list

    Programs: the career's SOC code(s) in the NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk. Schools and awards: NCES IPEDS C2024_A (2023-24, first majors), limited to schools that the College Scorecard file of 15 Oct 2026 lists as operating and approved for federal aid (U.S. territories included). It shows which schools award a program, not accreditation, quality or admission chances: check program accreditation with the accreditor and the school with DAPIP. Some careers need a state license; see the career page.
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