Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at North Dakota State College of Science prepares students for careers in heavy equipment maintenance, locomotive maintenance, over-the-road truck maintenance, fleet maintenance, dealership service, and aftermarket parts development. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. Program courses include: engine maintenance systems, engines, power trains, and fluid, power, and electrical systems. Get more details below including other North Dakota colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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North Dakota State College of Science

264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, ND

North Dakota State College of Science is a two-year college offering over 80 courses to choose from 39 programs and you can earn your degree in half the time and for a very low cost.  If you are looking to have hands-on experience on state-of-the-art equipment that gives you an edge over the others then this college is the right choice for you. They have industry partners that offer internships as part of your education and they have a very good history of placements which is about 99 percent. So you will be employed in just a few months after your graduation.

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It was founded in 1903 and is the second oldest two-year college in the nation.

NDSCS offers you a complete collegiate experience which includes outstanding academic programs, vibrant campus life with student clubs and organizations, fine arts and athletics. Whether you are looking for a degree, a certificate or a diploma NDSCS offers many exciting options for you to choose from. They have programs in agriculture, architecture, business administration, health sciences, hospitality and science and technology among many other options. And to help you achieve these degrees they offer financial aid based on your need.

Students Enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Dakota State College of Science has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grand Forks, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $48780

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).