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Diesel Technology
Walla Walla Community College

Diesel Technology

Walla Walla Community College ETPL

This technical degree prepares the student with the wide range of knowledge and skills applicable to diesel powered equipment applications and will be ready to join the diesel mechanics industry. This program is also designed to aid the individual who is interested in improving their diesel mechanics skills.

Visit the program website Matt Bishop Program Director Workforce Transfer & Trades (509) 529-1999 matthew.bishop@wwcc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$20,840.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Walla Walla, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

140

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement. Students may enter the program in fall quarter. In order to start this program, the placement process, including a mechanical reasoning test, must be completed through the Testing Center.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

87%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25

Typical (median) annual earnings

$52,100

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Wholesale Trade

35%

Other Industries

19%

Retail Trade

13%

Other Services

13%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

10%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
39
Completion rate
87%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
100%
Female
0%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
19%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
13%
20 to 29
73%
30 to 39
9%
40 to 49
2%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
74%
Some college experience, but no degree
12%
Certificate or AA
7%
BA or higher
0%