Diesel Mechanic Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 11 schools with diesel mechanic programs in this directory: 5 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 275 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $43,800 to $46,050, with a median of $43,800 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $46,045 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc, Automotive Training Center-Exton and Rosedale Technical College.

11
Schools with this program
275
Graduates last year
$43,800
Median program tuition
$46,045
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 diesel mechanic schools in Pennsylvania

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Automotive Training Center-Exton

Exton, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$43,800
Length
20 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,974
Type
Private for-profit

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,262
Type
Private nonprofit

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,690
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,478
Type
Public

Johnson College

Scranton, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$22,100
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,249
Type
Private nonprofit

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

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Associate degree
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,811
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $43,800 (range $43,800 to $46,050, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Automotive Training Center-Exton ($43,800), Automotive Training Center-Warminster ($43,800) and Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc ($46,050). 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 20 months to finish (14 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do diesel mechanic graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,045 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Pennsylvania College of Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, Luzerne County Community College and Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center.

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.