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Diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

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

9 schools offer these diesel mechanic programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 4 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and all 15 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Pennsylvania?

$8,423 to $26,343 is what most diesel mechanic programs in Pennsylvania cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $4,450 to $49,074

In the typical program

Finished the program
80%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Length
33 to 60 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 Pennsylvania may also offer diesel mechanic training. How these figures are made

Is there free diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania?

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

All 15 diesel mechanic programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - DD

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PA · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$63,100
    Price if you pay yourself$49,074
    Program website, Diesel Technology - DD at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Diesel Technology - DD at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,765
    Length
    60 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,263
    Students counted
    94
    a year, estimated
    $63,100
    price
    $49,074

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technician

    Rosedale Technical College

    Based in Pittsburgh, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rosedale Technical College, based in Pittsburgh, PA · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,840
    Program website, Diesel Technician at Rosedale Technical College
    More details about Diesel Technician at Rosedale Technical College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,475
    Students counted
    37
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $25,840

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology

    Rosedale Technical College

    Based in Pittsburgh, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rosedale Technical College, based in Pittsburgh, PA · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$36,040
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Rosedale Technical College
    More details about Diesel Technology at Rosedale Technical College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,275
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $36,040

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Truck Technician (200 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PA · Medium and heavy truck technician · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,450
    Program website, Diesel Truck Technician (200 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Truck Technician (200 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,450

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technician - DC

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PA · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$45,201
    Program website, Diesel Technician - DC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Diesel Technician - DC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,213
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $45,201

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel & Truck Technology

    Sun Area Technical Institute

    Based in New Berlin, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sun Area Technical Institute, based in New Berlin, PA · Medium and heavy truck technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Diesel & Truck Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel & Truck Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • Heavy equipment mechanicOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanic & Heavy Equipment Technology

    Jefferson County Dubois Area

    Based in Reynoldsville, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson County Dubois Area, based in Reynoldsville, PA · Heavy equipment mechanic · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    More details about Diesel Mechanic & Heavy Equipment Technology at Jefferson County Dubois Area
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive/Diesel Technology

    Greater Altoona Career &

    Based in Altoona, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Greater Altoona Career &, based in Altoona, PA · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,887
    Program website, Automotive/Diesel Technology at Greater Altoona Career &
    More details about Automotive/Diesel Technology at Greater Altoona Career &
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,010
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,887

  • Diesel mechanic with CDLOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/B Driver Training

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PA · Diesel mechanic with CDL · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,959
    School website, Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/B Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/B Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,959

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equipment Maintenance and Repair

    Clearfield County Career And

    Based in Clearfield, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clearfield County Career And, based in Clearfield, PA · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    Program website, Diesel Equipment Maintenance and Repair at Clearfield County Career And
    More details about Diesel Equipment Maintenance and Repair at Clearfield County Career And
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    39 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $425
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,000

  • Diesel mechanic with CDLOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/A Driver Training

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PA · Diesel mechanic with CDL · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,959
    School website, Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/A Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/A Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,959

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology (1080 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PA · Medium and heavy truck technician · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $24
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,300

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr

    Based in Oley, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, based in Oley, PA · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,082
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    More details about Diesel Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    73 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $655
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,082

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PA · Medium and heavy truck technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,668
    Program website, Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,617
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $25,668

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology

    Educational Enterprises Inc

    Based in New Castle, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Educational Enterprises Inc, based in New Castle, PA · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$26,846
    Program website, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology at Educational Enterprises Inc
    More details about Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology at Educational Enterprises Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,642
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $26,846

How to pay for diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $10,000
6 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
25th of 26
diesel mechanic programs here, against the typical state's 8
15 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 Pennsylvania diesel mechanic program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania diesel mechanic programs are on this list?

These are the diesel mechanic programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How Pennsylvania 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Other training in Pennsylvania

Sources for the facts about diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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