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Diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

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

9 schools offer these diesel mechanic programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 4 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma and 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 15 programs here are diesel technician certificate or diploma (5 programs), medium and heavy truck technician (4 programs), diesel technology (associate degree, 3 programs), diesel mechanic with CDL (2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

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How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Pennsylvania?

$8,423 to $26,343 is what most diesel mechanic programs in Pennsylvania cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $4,450 to $49,074

In the typical program

Finished the program
80%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
33 to 60 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 Pennsylvania may also offer diesel mechanic training. How these figures are made

Is there free diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania?

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

All 15 diesel mechanic programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

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

    Diesel Technology - DD

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PADiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$63,100
    Price if you pay yourself$49,074
    Program website, Diesel Technology - DD at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Diesel Technology - DD at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,765
    Length
    60 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,263
    Students counted
    94
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $49,074
    Program website, Diesel Technology - DD at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technician

    Rosedale Technical College

    Based in Pittsburgh, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rosedale Technical College, based in Pittsburgh, PADiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,840
    Program website, Diesel Technician at Rosedale Technical College
    More details about Diesel Technician at Rosedale Technical College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,475
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,840
    Program website, Diesel Technician at Rosedale Technical College

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

    Diesel Technology

    Rosedale Technical College

    Based in Pittsburgh, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rosedale Technical College, based in Pittsburgh, PADiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$36,040
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Rosedale Technical College
    More details about Diesel Technology at Rosedale Technical College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,275
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $36,040
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Rosedale Technical College

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Truck Technician (200 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PAMedium and heavy truck technician · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,450
    Program website, Diesel Truck Technician (200 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Truck Technician (200 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,450
    Program website, Diesel Truck Technician (200 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technician - DC

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PADiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$45,201
    Program website, Diesel Technician - DC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Diesel Technician - DC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,213
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $45,201
    Program website, Diesel Technician - DC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel & Truck Technology

    Sun Area Technical Institute

    Based in New Berlin, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sun Area Technical Institute, based in New Berlin, PAMedium and heavy truck technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Diesel & Truck Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel & Truck Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    Program website, Diesel & Truck Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute

  • Heavy equipment mechanicOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Mechanic & Heavy Equipment Technology

    Jefferson County Dubois Area

    Based in Reynoldsville, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson County Dubois Area, based in Reynoldsville, PAHeavy equipment mechanicOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    More details about Diesel Mechanic & Heavy Equipment Technology at Jefferson County Dubois Area
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive/Diesel Technology

    Greater Altoona Career &

    Based in Altoona, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Greater Altoona Career &, based in Altoona, PADiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,887
    Program website, Automotive/Diesel Technology at Greater Altoona Career &
    More details about Automotive/Diesel Technology at Greater Altoona Career &
    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
    $2,010
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,887
    Program website, Automotive/Diesel Technology at Greater Altoona Career &

  • Diesel mechanic with CDLOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/B Driver Training

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PADiesel mechanic with CDL · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,959
    School website, Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/B Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/B Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,959
    School website, Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/B Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equipment Maintenance and Repair

    Clearfield County Career And

    Based in Clearfield, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clearfield County Career And, based in Clearfield, PADiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    Program website, Diesel Equipment Maintenance and Repair at Clearfield County Career And
    More details about Diesel Equipment Maintenance and Repair at Clearfield County Career And
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    39 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $425
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,000
    Program website, Diesel Equipment Maintenance and Repair at Clearfield County Career And

  • Diesel mechanic with CDLOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/A Driver Training

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PADiesel mechanic with CDL · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,959
    School website, Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/A Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/A Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,959
    School website, Diesel Truck Technician & CDL/A Driver Training at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology (1080 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PAMedium and heavy truck technician · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $24
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,300
    Program website, Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr

    Based in Oley, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, based in Oley, PADiesel technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,082
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    More details about Diesel Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    73 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $655
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,082
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr

  • Medium and heavy truck technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PAMedium and heavy truck technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,668
    Program website, Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,617
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,668
    Program website, Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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

    Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology

    Educational Enterprises Inc

    Based in New Castle, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Educational Enterprises Inc, based in New Castle, PADiesel technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$26,846
    Program website, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology at Educational Enterprises Inc
    More details about Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology at Educational Enterprises Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,642
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $26,846
    Program website, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology at Educational Enterprises Inc

How to pay for diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $10,000
6 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
25th of 26
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).

Other training in Pennsylvania

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

Where the Pennsylvania diesel mechanic program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania diesel mechanic programs are on this list?

These are the diesel mechanic programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How the prices and results of Pennsylvania 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about diesel mechanic training in Pennsylvania

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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