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Diesel mechanic training in Mississippi

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

8 schools offer these diesel mechanic programs, and Mississippi 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 Under federal rules, anyone paid to handle the refrigerant in a truck's cab air conditioning must be certified by an EPA-approved program.2

In Mississippi, all 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are diesel technology (associate degree, 7 programs) and diesel technician certificate or diploma (5 programs).

See the 12 programs

How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Mississippi?

Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$6,880 to $8,238most of them, usually 60 to 64 weeks long
Other diesel mechanic programs (5 programs)
$3,904 to $6,425most of them, usually 30 to 45 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
6 in 10 of Mississippi's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
Working 6 months later
85%
Earned a year, estimated
about $40,500
Length
32 to 64 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 Mississippi may also offer diesel mechanic training. How these figures are made

Is there free diesel mechanic training in Mississippi?

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

All 12 diesel mechanic programs in Mississippi approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equipment Tech - Certification

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus

    Raymond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus, RaymondDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,425

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Diesel Equipment Tech - Certification at Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,130
    Length
    45 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,430
    Students counted
    255
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,425
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanic - Associates Degree

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus

    Raymond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus, RaymondDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,475

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Diesel Mechanic - Associates Degree at Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,130
    Length
    60 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,030
    Students counted
    255
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,475
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,100
    Price if you pay yourself$6,880
    More details about Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,026
    Length
    64 weeks, 49 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,880

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanic

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew, ColumbusDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,200
    More details about Diesel Mechanic at East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,272
    Length
    30 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,250
    Students counted
    58
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,200

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanic - Associates Degree

    Northeast Mississippi Community College

    Booneville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Mississippi Community College, BoonevilleDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,400
    More details about Diesel Mechanic - Associates Degree at Northeast Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,168
    Length
    68 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,400

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree

    Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Mississippi Community College, SummitDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,200
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree at Southwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,045
    Length
    32 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Natchez

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, NatchezDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,880
    More details about Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,749
    Length
    64 weeks, 49 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,880

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree

    Jones County Junior College

    Ellisville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jones County Junior College, EllisvilleDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,740
    More details about Diesel Equip Tech - Associate Degree at Jones County Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,740

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanic

    Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus

    Clarksdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus, ClarksdaleDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    More details about Diesel Mechanic at Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanic

    Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Mississippi Community College, SummitDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,904
    More details about Diesel Mechanic at Southwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,904

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equipment Tech - Certification

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,880
    More details about Diesel Equipment Tech - Certification at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,880

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Mi Best Diesel Equipment Technology - A.S.

    Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Mississippi Community College, SummitDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,800
    More details about Mi Best Diesel Equipment Technology - A.S. at Southwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,800

How to pay for diesel mechanic training in Mississippi

WIOA funding can pay for diesel mechanic training in Mississippi

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.78

GI Bill for diesel mechanic training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

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

Quick facts: Diesel mechanic training in Mississippi

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

Diesel mechanic training in Jackson, McComb, Columbus and other Mississippi cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area.

Other training in Mississippi

How diesel mechanic training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Mississippi

Where the Mississippi diesel mechanic program numbers come from

Which Mississippi diesel mechanic programs are on this list?

These are the diesel mechanic programs Mississippi 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).10 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 Mississippi offers.

How the prices and results of Mississippi diesel mechanic programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Mississippi figures?

We leave out the share who finished for Mississippi: 6 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.

Sources for the facts about diesel mechanic training in Mississippi

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR part 82, subpart B, Servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List