Diesel Mechanic Schools in Florida

Florida has 18 schools with diesel mechanic programs in this directory: 15 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 328 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,748 to $38,550, with a median of $7,203 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,727 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando, Jones Technical Institute and Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar.

18
Schools with this program
328
Graduates last year
$7,203
Median program tuition
$42,727
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 18 diesel mechanic schools in Florida

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Jones Technical Institute

Jacksonville, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,755
Graduates last year
63
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,477
Type
Private nonprofit

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,830
Graduates last year
29
Type
Public

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,050
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,727
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Florida?

The median published tuition is $7,203 (range $6,748 to $38,550, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College ($6,748), Orange Technical College-South Campus ($7,203) and Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar ($38,550). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does diesel mechanic school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 15 months to finish (11 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do diesel mechanic graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,727 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public diesel mechanic programs in Florida?

Yes. 15 public schools offer it, including Broward College, The College of the Florida Keys, Lively Technical College, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater and Sheridan Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.