DSL · 25 mi of Whittier

Diesel Mechanic Schools in Whittier, CA

5 schools within 25 miles of Whittier reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 226 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Rio Hondo College

3.7 mi

3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA · Public, 4-year

DSL 13
AUTO 101
CARP 20

Grads 2023-24: 13 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,388
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,362

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

12.1 mi

4175 E. Conant Street, Long Beach, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

DSL 82
AUTO 423
WELD 195
BODY 73

Grads 2023-24: 82 diesel mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $40,250 11 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $46,664 undergraduate certificate

Citrus College

13.9 mi

1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA · Public, 2-year

DSL 31
AUTO 64

Grads 2023-24: 31 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,254
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,835

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

15.0 mi

400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · Public, 2-year

DSL 70
AUTO 197
ELEC 189
IMT 173
WELD 56
PLMB 40
CARP 37
CNST 26
BODY 23
CNC 14

Grads 2023-24: 70 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 1 yr out: $38,935 undergraduate certificate

Santa Ana College

16.2 mi

1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA · Public, 4-year

DSL 30
AUTO 111
WELD 50
CNC 28

Grads 2023-24: 30 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,188
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,917

BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in California at $73,950 (middle 80% from $47,180 to $96,730), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.