DSL · 25 mi of Ashland

Diesel Mechanic Schools in Ashland, KY

2 schools within 25 miles of Ashland reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 113 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
105 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,872
Median pay 1 yr out
$34,886 undergraduate certificate

11627 State Rte 243, Chesapeake, OH · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
8 diesel mechanic
Largest program 2025-26
$11,650
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$52,514

BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Kentucky at $55,480 (middle 80% from $38,250 to $80,500), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by Kentucky: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.

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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.