Diesel mechanic training in Missouri
23 diesel mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
12 schools offer these diesel mechanic programs, and Missouri 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 Missouri, 7 of the 23 programs take students without a high school diploma and 16 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 23 programs here are diesel technician certificate or diploma (12 programs), diesel technology (associate degree, 7 programs) and short course or single class (4 programs).
See the 23 programsHow much does diesel mechanic training cost in Missouri?
- Certificates and short courses (16 programs)
- $4,947 to $8,524most of them, usually 32 to 36 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (7 programs)
- $15,246 to $24,264most of them, usually 68 to 80 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Not enough data
- 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
- None of the 23 programs report it
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- None of the 23 programs report it
- Length
- 32 to 64 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 Missouri may also offer diesel mechanic training. How these figures are made
All 23 diesel mechanic programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding
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23 programs
Diesel Technology Certificate
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,728Program website, Diesel Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- 65
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,728
Diesel Technology AAS
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,827Program website, Diesel Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,827
Diesel Technology (Daytime)
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$33,610Program website, Diesel Technology (Daytime) at Ranken Technical CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology (Daytime) at Ranken Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,420
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $33,610
Diesel Technology
St. Louis Community College, District
Bridgeton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,320Program website, Diesel Technology at St. Louis Community College, DistrictMore details about Diesel Technology at St. Louis Community College, District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 104 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,390
- Students counted
- 15
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,320
Diesel Technology
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$33,610Program website, Diesel Technology at Ranken Technical CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology at Ranken Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,420
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $33,610
Diesel Technology - Certificate of Specialization
St. Louis Community College, District
Bridgeton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,196Program website, Diesel Technology - Certificate of Specialization at St. Louis Community College, DistrictMore details about Diesel Technology - Certificate of Specialization at St. Louis Community College, District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 24 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,196
Light Duty Diesel Technology I & II
Waynesville Career Center
Waynesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,960Program website, Light Duty Diesel Technology I & II at Waynesville Career CenterMore details about Light Duty Diesel Technology I & II at Waynesville Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $36
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,960
Diesel Technology Electrical/electronic I
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,416Program website, Diesel Technology Electrical/electronic I at Crowder CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology Electrical/electronic I at Crowder College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,416
Diesel Technology Engines I
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,416Program website, Diesel Technology Engines I at Crowder CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology Engines I at Crowder College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,416
Diesel Technology Certificate of Proficiency
St. Louis Community College, District
Bridgeton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,124Program website, Diesel Technology Certificate of Proficiency at St. Louis Community College, DistrictMore details about Diesel Technology Certificate of Proficiency at St. Louis Community College, District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 68 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $515
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,124
Diesel Technology Certificate
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,250Program website, Diesel Technology Certificate at John Wood Community CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology Certificate at John Wood Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,250
Diesel Technology
Pike Lincoln Technical Center
Eolia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,200Program website, Diesel Technology at Pike Lincoln Technical CenterMore details about Diesel Technology at Pike Lincoln Technical Center
- 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
- $700
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,200
Advanced Diesel Technology
Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,250Program website, Advanced Diesel Technology at Grand River Technical SchoolMore details about Advanced Diesel Technology at Grand River Technical School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 34 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,250
Diesel Technology
Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,250Program website, Diesel Technology at Grand River Technical SchoolMore details about Diesel Technology at Grand River Technical School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,250
Diesel Technology Electrical/electronic Ii
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,280Program website, Diesel Technology Electrical/electronic Ii at Crowder CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology Electrical/electronic Ii at Crowder College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,280
Diesel Technology Engines Ii
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,280Program website, Diesel Technology Engines Ii at Crowder CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology Engines Ii at Crowder College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,280
Diesel Technology- 1 Year Certificate
Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Sikeston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,258Program website, Diesel Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ SikestonMore details about Diesel Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $825
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,258
Diesel Technology-1 Year Certificate
Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Dexter
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,258Program website, Diesel Technology-1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ DexterMore details about Diesel Technology-1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $825
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,258
Diesel Technology-1 Year Certificate
Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Kennett
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,258Program website, Diesel Technology-1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ KennettMore details about Diesel Technology-1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $825
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,258
Diesel Technology
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$17,664Program website, Diesel Technology at Crowder CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology at Crowder College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,192
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,664
Diesel Technology, Off Road-Heavy Equipment - General
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$23,040Program website, Diesel Technology, Off Road-Heavy Equipment - General at State Technical College Of MissouriMore details about Diesel Technology, Off Road-Heavy Equipment - General at State Technical College Of Missouri
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 80 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $13,629
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,040
Diesel Technology, On Road-Truck
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$23,040Program website, Diesel Technology, On Road-Truck at State Technical College Of MissouriMore details about Diesel Technology, On Road-Truck at State Technical College Of Missouri
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 80 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $14,260
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,040
Diesel Technology, Off Road-Heavy Equipment - CAT
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$25,488Program website, Diesel Technology, Off Road-Heavy Equipment - CAT at State Technical College Of MissouriMore details about Diesel Technology, Off Road-Heavy Equipment - CAT at State Technical College Of Missouri
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 80 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,614
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $25,488
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How to pay for diesel mechanic training in Missouri
WIOA funding can pay for diesel mechanic training in Missouri
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 Missouri
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 4 of 23
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 17th of 26
- most diesel mechanic programs of any state, after Texas and Washington
- 3rd
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 St. Louis, Joplin, Jefferson City and other Missouri cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Missouri
How diesel mechanic training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Missouri
- CDL training50 programs
- CNA classes50 programs
- Medical assistant training57 programs
- Phlebotomy training39 programs
- Welding classes89 programs
- HVAC training41 programs
- Medical billing and coding training54 programs
- LPN programs51 programs
- EMT classes64 programs
- Electrician training29 programs
- Dental assistant programs20 programs
- Auto mechanic classes40 programs
- Pharmacy technician training27 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training33 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Cybersecurity training78 programs
- IT training159 programs
- Cosmetology school18 programs
- Barber school7 programs
- Esthetician school4 programs
- Nail tech school7 programs
- EKG technician programs13 programs
- Massage therapy school8 programs
- Paralegal programs11 programs
- Fire academy11 programs
- Police academy16 programs
- Surgical tech programs19 programs
- Radiology tech programs14 programs
- Culinary school24 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs10 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training22 programs
- Human resources training10 programs
- Medication aide training23 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training96 programs
- Early childhood education programs38 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school4 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training30 programs
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training2 programs
- Community health worker training4 programs
- Coding and software development courses71 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training5 programs
- Sonography school7 programs
- Data analytics courses32 programs
- Administrative assistant training45 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs11 programs
- Medical lab technician programs16 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses20 programs
- Digital marketing courses32 programs
- Web and graphic design courses28 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs13 programs
- Real estate school18 programs
- Patient care technician training16 programs
- OTA programs12 programs
- Crane operator training4 programs
- Interpreter and translator training4 programs
- Forklift certification4 programs
- Personal trainer certification6 programs
- Healthcare administration programs3 programs
- Customer service training11 programs
- Flight school5 programs
- RBT certification training3 programs
- Mental health technician training23 programs
- Human services programs11 programs
- Manufacturing technician training56 programs
- Electronics technician training12 programs
- Business administration programs97 programs
- Criminal justice programs46 programs
- Teacher assistant certification10 programs
- Auto body repair classes25 programs
- Solar and wind technician training4 programs
- OSHA safety training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training3 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Masonry training1 program
- Insurance license courses2 programs
- Construction training programs28 programs
- Dental hygiene programs6 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes53 programs
- RN programs62 programs
- Project management certification13 programs
Where the Missouri diesel mechanic program numbers come from
Which Missouri diesel mechanic programs are on this list?
These are the diesel mechanic programs Missouri 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 Missouri offers.
How the prices and results of Missouri 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 Missouri
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR part 82, subpart B, Servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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