Diesel Technology

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
If you'd like a high-paying career upon graduating from BTC, then you should consider Diesel. You'll be prepared to work right away as a diesel technician, repairing and maintaining heavy trucks, buses, and road equipment like bulldozers and graders. Other positions you'd qualify for are diesel engine specialist, truck technician, marine technician, and construction and industrial machinery repair technician. You will learn how to use leading-edge diesel technology, and work hands-on in an actual shop. Employers who hire graduates from the Diesel program include diesel automotive and trucking companies, rental companies, marine dealers, highway contractors, and farm and heavy equipment companies.

Financial information

Total tuition

$15,822.20

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham Technical College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

119

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Admissions application and assessment testing is required.

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

75%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.92

Typical (median) annual earnings

$50,008.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Other Services

25%

Other Industries

21%

Wholesale Trade

16%

Retail Trade

16%

Construction

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
45
Completion rate
87%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
96%
Female
4%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
21%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
10%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
80%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
20%
BA or higher
0%