Diesel Power Technology

Skagit Valley College ETPL
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the Diesel Power Technology field. Diagnosis and repair of heavy trucks, industrial and agricultural machinery, transit, marine, and generator power sets are just a few of the career choices graduates can choose upon completing the program. This efficient energy source has no foreseeable replacement in the future, and provides jobs for those who enjoy working on heavy-duty equipment and the challenges of troubleshooting and diagnosing the ever-increasing use of electronic controls in the diesel industry.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,064.00

Total required fees

$1,424.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Mount Vernon

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

99

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

73%

Employment rate

89%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$28.68

Typical (median) annual earnings

$55,902.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Other Industries

58%

Manufacturing

24%

Wholesale Trade

18%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
19
Completion rate
73%
Average number of students who completed each year
10
Gender
Male
96%
Female
4%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
85%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
15%
20 to 29
69%
30 to 39
4%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
71%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
4%