Diesel Mechanic program completion records in Iowa
These NCES IPEDS records show historical reported completions associated with a program classification at each institution. They are not a current catalog and do not establish that training is offered now.
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa 50023-3993 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 4 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 14 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, Iowa 52801-1221 · 3 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 4 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 2 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 6 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa 50701 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 8 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 1 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 5 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 16 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 11 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503-1057 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 18 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 10 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2068 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 7 reported completions in 2024. Source
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North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa 50401 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 10 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, Iowa 52132-0400 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 8 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, Iowa 51201 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician — Associate's degree: 13 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Diesel Mechanic work and training context
Diesel technicians inspect and repair engines and other systems in trucks, buses, and heavy equipment. Jobs can be in fleet shops, service facilities, or field-service roles. The equipment maintained depends on the employer.
- U.S. median pay
- $61,770 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +4% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- Long-term on-the-job training
These are national occupational figures, not local pay or a promise of a job. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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- Does training include both scheduled maintenance and diagnosis?
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Program evidence reports completions in the 2023–24 academic year (IPEDS data year 2024), published by NCES IPEDS. These are historical completion records—not proof that a school currently offers a program, has openings, or will offer it in the future. Contact each institution to confirm current availability, location, credentials, admission, and cost. NCES IPEDS data source.