Diesel mechanic training in Minnesota

16 diesel mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these diesel mechanic programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Diesel mechanics inspect and repair buses and trucks and maintain diesel engines of every kind. Community colleges and technical schools offer certificates and degrees in diesel repair, employers may require or prefer certification, and some jobs need a commercial driver's license to test-drive trucks and buses.¹ In Minnesota, every program asks for a diploma or other schooling first.

See the 16 programs

How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Minnesota?

$5,919 to $12,486 is what most diesel mechanic programs in Minnesota cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $3,004 to $15,170

In the typical program

Finished the program: 73%
Working 6 months later: 77%
Earned a year, estimated: about $45,400
Length: 52 to 120 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer diesel mechanic training. How these figures are made

Is there free diesel mechanic training in Minnesota?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 4 people at 1 of the 16 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most diesel mechanic programs in Minnesota cost $5,919 to $12,486. Prices on this page run from $3,004 to $15,170.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Diesel mechanic training in Minneapolis, Alexandria, Fargo and other Minnesota cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 7 in smaller cities and towns.

All 16 diesel mechanic programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

16 programs

Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Diesel Mechanics
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria
High school diploma or equivalent
Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200
Price if you pay yourself$12,407
Program website, Diesel Mechanics at Alexandria Technical and Community College
More details about Diesel Mechanics at Alexandria Technical and Community College
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
91%
Earned in a quarter
$13,809
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
283
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
a year, estimated
$55,200
price
$12,407
Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Heavy Duty Truck Technology
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
High school diploma or equivalent
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,700
Price if you pay yourself$13,572
Program website, Heavy Duty Truck Technology at Dakota County Technical College
More details about Heavy Duty Truck Technology at Dakota County Technical College
Finished
74%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$13,937
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
195
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
a year, estimated
$55,700
price
$13,572
Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medium Heavy Truck Technology
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
High school diploma or equivalent
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,000
Price if you pay yourself$15,170
Program website, Medium Heavy Truck Technology at Hennepin Technical College
More details about Medium Heavy Truck Technology at Hennepin Technical College
Finished
63%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$13,491
Length
120 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
177
a year, estimated
$54,000
price
$15,170
Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Diesel Equipment Technology
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,500
Price if you pay yourself$13,075
Program website, Diesel Equipment Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
More details about Diesel Equipment Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Finished
62%
Working at 6 months
39%
Earned in a quarter
$11,621
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
157
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
a year, estimated
$46,500
price
$13,075
Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Diesel Equipment Technician
Central Lakes College
Staples
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Lakes College, Staples · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,000
Price if you pay yourself$7,701
Program website, Diesel Equipment Technician at Central Lakes College
More details about Diesel Equipment Technician at Central Lakes College
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$10,261
Length
60 weeks, 47 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
151
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
a year, estimated
$41,000
price
$7,701
Medium and heavy truck technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
High school diploma or equivalent
St. Cloud Technical & Community College, St. Cloud · Medium and heavy truck technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,100
Price if you pay yourself$10,311
Program website, Medium/Heavy Truck Technician at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
More details about Medium/Heavy Truck Technician at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$12,271
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
102
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
a year, estimated
$49,100
price
$10,311
Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Basic Diesel
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$3,004
Program website, Basic Diesel at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More details about Basic Diesel at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$11,341
Length
30 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
88
a year, estimated
$45,400
price
$3,004
Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Diesel Powertrain and Hydraulics
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby · Short course or single class · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$3,534
Program website, Diesel Powertrain and Hydraulics at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More details about Diesel Powertrain and Hydraulics at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$11,341
Length
30 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
88
a year, estimated
$45,400
price
$3,534
Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Diesel
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$5,124
Program website, Advanced Diesel at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More details about Advanced Diesel at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$11,341
Length
30 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
88
a year, estimated
$45,400
price
$5,124
Heavy equipment mechanicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Diesel Mechanics (Ag and Truck)
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby · Heavy equipment mechanic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$6,184
Program website, Diesel Mechanics (Ag and Truck) at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More details about Diesel Mechanics (Ag and Truck) at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$11,341
Length
60 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
88
a year, estimated
$45,400
price
$6,184
Heavy equipment mechanicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Diesel Technician (Ag and Truck)
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby · Heavy equipment mechanic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$6,184
Program website, Diesel Technician (Ag and Truck) at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More details about Diesel Technician (Ag and Truck) at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$11,341
Length
60 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
88
a year, estimated
$45,400
price
$6,184
Medium and heavy truck technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Technician
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
High school diploma or equivalent
Saint Paul College, St. Paul · Medium and heavy truck technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,200
Price if you pay yourself$11,158
Program website, Truck Technician at Saint Paul College
More details about Truck Technician at Saint Paul College
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$14,304
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
75
a year, estimated
$57,200
price
$11,158
Medium and heavy truck technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medium Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
High school diploma or equivalent
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park · Medium and heavy truck technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,000
Price if you pay yourself$6,939
Program website, Medium Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician at Hennepin Technical College
More details about Medium Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician at Hennepin Technical College
Finished
48%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$10,749
Length
60 weeks, 43 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
51
a year, estimated
$43,000
price
$6,939
Medium and heavy truck technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
High school diploma or equivalent
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park · Medium and heavy truck technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,000
Price if you pay yourself$7,101
Program website, Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician at Hennepin Technical College
More details about Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician at Hennepin Technical College
Finished
48%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$10,749
Length
60 weeks, 44 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
51
a year, estimated
$43,000
price
$7,101
Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Diesel Technology
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,400
Price if you pay yourself$12,721
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Diesel Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More details about Diesel Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Finished
51%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$9,860
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
45
a year, estimated
$39,400
price
$12,721
trained with WIOA funding
4
Medium and heavy truck technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Fleet Maintenance
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
High school diploma or equivalent
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount · Medium and heavy truck technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,046
Program website, Truck Fleet Maintenance at Dakota County Technical College
More details about Truck Fleet Maintenance at Dakota County Technical College
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$13,127
Length
30 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
38
a year, estimated
$52,500
price
$5,046

How to pay for diesel mechanic training in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for diesel mechanic training in Minnesota

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.⁴

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁵

Financial aid and grants for diesel mechanic training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for diesel mechanic training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Diesel mechanic training in Minnesota

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 14th of 26
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 12 of 13
diesel mechanic programs here, against the typical state's 8: 16 vs 8

State comparisons use the same figures as the diesel mechanic training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Minnesota diesel mechanic program numbers come from

Which Minnesota diesel mechanic programs are on this list?

These are the diesel mechanic programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.

How Minnesota diesel mechanic program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some diesel mechanic programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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Diesel mechanic training in Minnesota

How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Minnesota?

Is there free diesel mechanic training in Minnesota?

Diesel mechanic training in Minneapolis, Alexandria, Fargo and other Minnesota cities

All 16 diesel mechanic programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

Diesel Mechanics

Heavy Duty Truck Technology

Medium Heavy Truck Technology

Diesel Equipment Technology

Diesel Equipment Technician

Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

Basic Diesel

Diesel Powertrain and Hydraulics

Advanced Diesel

Diesel Mechanics (Ag and Truck)

Diesel Technician (Ag and Truck)

Truck Technician

Medium Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician

Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician

Diesel Technology

Truck Fleet Maintenance