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Diesel mechanic training in Arkansas

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

7 schools offer these diesel mechanic programs, and Arkansas 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 Arkansas, all 15 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 15 programs here are diesel technician certificate or diploma (9 programs), short course or single class (4 programs), medium and heavy truck technician (1 program) and diesel technology (associate degree, 1 program).

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How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Arkansas?

$2,080 to $6,649 is what most diesel mechanic programs in Arkansas cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $1,948 to $8,386

In the typical program

Finished the program
61%
Working 6 months later
63%
Earned a year, estimated
about $25,500
Length
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arkansas may also offer diesel mechanic training. How these figures are made

Is there free diesel mechanic training in Arkansas?

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

All 15 diesel mechanic programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology Certificate of Proficiency

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus

    Searcy

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, SearcyDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,072
    More details about Diesel Technology Certificate of Proficiency at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,870
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    151
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,072

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medium Heavy Truck Technology

    NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)

    Springdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI), SpringdaleMedium and heavy truck technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Medium Heavy Truck Technology at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
    More details about Medium Heavy Truck Technology at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,200
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    106
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Medium Heavy Truck Technology at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee

    McGehee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee, McGeheeDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,439
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    More details about Diesel Technology at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,196
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    73
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,439
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology One Year Certificate

    TEXARKANA College

    Texarkana, TX

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TEXARKANA College, Texarkana, TXDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$30,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,386
    Program website, Diesel Technology One Year Certificate at TEXARKANA College
    More details about Diesel Technology One Year Certificate at TEXARKANA College
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,630
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,938
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,386
    Program website, Diesel Technology One Year Certificate at TEXARKANA College

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology Technical Certificate

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus

    Searcy

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, SearcyDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,660
    More details about Diesel Technology Technical Certificate at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,262
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,660

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

    Diesel Technology -AAS

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Forrest City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest CityDiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,900
    Price if you pay yourself$8,120
    School website, Diesel Technology -AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    More details about Diesel Technology -AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    47%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,218
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    39
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,120
    School website, Diesel Technology -AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - TC

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopeDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,031
    Program website, Diesel Technology - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Diesel Technology - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,317
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $558
    Students counted
    33
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,031
    Program website, Diesel Technology - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

  • Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - CP - Electrical Systems

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopeShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,948
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP - Electrical Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Diesel Technology - CP - Electrical Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,119
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $279
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,948
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP - Electrical Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - ATC

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopeDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,358
    Program website, Diesel Technology - ATC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Diesel Technology - ATC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,375
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,046
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,358
    Program website, Diesel Technology - ATC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanics

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)

    Newport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr), NewportDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,282
    Program website, Diesel Mechanics at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
    More details about Diesel Mechanics at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,239
    Length
    32 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $760
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,282
    Program website, Diesel Mechanics at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)

  • Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - CP -Brakes/Power Train Systems

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopeShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,948
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP -Brakes/Power Train Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Diesel Technology - CP -Brakes/Power Train Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,238
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $279
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,948
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP -Brakes/Power Train Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

  • Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - CP - Chassis Systems

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopeShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,800
    Price if you pay yourself$1,948
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP - Chassis Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Diesel Technology - CP - Chassis Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,196
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $279
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,948
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP - Chassis Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - TC

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Forrest City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest CityDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$12,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,616
    Program website, Diesel Technology - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    More details about Diesel Technology - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    31%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,056
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,616
    Program website, Diesel Technology - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

  • Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - CP - Engine Systems

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopeShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,103
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP - Engine Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Diesel Technology - CP - Engine Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,042
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $302
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,103
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP - Engine Systems at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology - CP

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Forrest City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest CityDiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,345
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    More details about Diesel Technology - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,323
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,345
    Program website, Diesel Technology - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

How to pay for diesel mechanic training in Arkansas

WIOA funding can pay for diesel mechanic training in Arkansas

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 Arkansas

programs with a price cost under $2,000
3 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
3rd of 26
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
0 of 13
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).

Diesel mechanic training in Forrest City, Searcy, Fayetteville and other Arkansas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 9 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Arkansas

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

Where the Arkansas diesel mechanic program numbers come from

Which Arkansas diesel mechanic programs are on this list?

These are the diesel mechanic programs Arkansas 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 Arkansas offers.

How the prices and results of Arkansas 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.

Sources for the facts about diesel mechanic training in Arkansas

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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