Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
- Award
- Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $7,622
- Graduates last year
- 92
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $55,690
- Type
- Public
Diesel Mechanic Schools in South Dakota
South Dakota has 3 schools with diesel mechanic programs in this directory: 3 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 114 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Graduates earned a median of $51,758 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Lake Area Technical College, Western Dakota Technical College and Southeast Technical College.
3
Schools with this program
114
Graduates last year
$51,758
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 diesel mechanic schools in South Dakota
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD
- Award
- Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $8,526
- Graduates last year
- 12
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $48,464
- Type
- Public
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD
- Award
- Associate degree and Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $8,365
- Graduates last year
- 10
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $51,758
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much do diesel mechanic graduates earn?
Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $51,758 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 South Dakota?
Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Lake Area Technical College, Western Dakota Technical College and Southeast 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.