Diesel Technologies

Clark College ETPL
Diesel Technology involves the diagnoses, modification, and repair of diesel engines for a range of transportation industries. Clark's Diesel program prepares students for entry-level positions in the diesel technician trade and has kept with industry changes through new and improved training in basic electronics and electrical systems. Students learn to work on brake systems, drive trains, electric and electronic circuits, hydraulic systems, and diesel engines, all of which are valuable skills for a successful career

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,267.50

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Columbia Tech Center - Vancouver, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

122

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAT

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

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

83%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.52

Typical (median) annual earnings

$51,592.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Wholesale Trade

24%

Other Industries

18%

Administrative Support

14%

Other Services

14%

Manufacturing

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
36
Completion rate
73%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
94%
Female
6%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
6%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
14%
20 to 29
57%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
68%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
6%
BA or higher
0%