DSL · 25 mi of Charlotte

Diesel Mechanic Schools in Charlotte, NC

2 schools within 25 miles of Charlotte reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 97 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Central Piedmont Community College

0.6 mi

1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC · Public, 2-year

DSL 96
WELD 258
AUTO 249
CNST 203
ELEC 163
HVAC 65
BODY 42

Grads 2023-24: 96 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,454
Median pay 1 yr out: $55,646 associate degree

York Technical College

21.1 mi

452 S Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC · Public, 2-year

DSL 1
WELD 70
LINE 36
AUTO 21
CNC 18
CARP 13
HVAC 13
IMT 8
BODY 2
CNST 1

Grads 2023-24: 1 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $8,064
Median pay 1 yr out: $69,127 associate degree

BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in North Carolina at $57,490 (middle 80% from $39,890 to $76,240), 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.