750 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 115 diesel mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $46,050
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $47,064 undergraduate certificate
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Pennsylvania
12 schools in Pennsylvania reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 312 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.
One College Ave, Williamsport, PA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 48 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $18,690
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $53,478 associate degree
114 Pickering Way, Exton, PA · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 34 diesel mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $43,800 20 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $43,974 undergraduate certificate
215 Beecham Drive, Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 30 diesel mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $39,925
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $46,045 associate degree
900 Johnsville Blvd, Warminster, PA · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 28 diesel mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $43,800 20 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $43,974 undergraduate certificate
540 N Harrison Rd, Pleasant Gap, PA · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 17 diesel mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $12,860 6 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $48,857 undergraduate certificate
3427 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA · Private nonprofit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 13 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $22,100
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $41,249 associate degree
4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, PA · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 12 diesel mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $24,009
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $38,811 associate degree
750 E King St, Lancaster, PA · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 9 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $9,050
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $46,977 associate degree
521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, PA · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 3 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,350
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $45,027
1057 County Road, Leesport, PA · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 2 diesel mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $17,082
1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 1 diesel mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $21,360
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,029
Diesel Mechanic Schools by city
Licensing in Pennsylvania
Requirements are set by Pennsylvania (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for diesel technicians on CareerOneStop's License Finder for Pennsylvania. General path: Diesel Mechanic Schools overview.
BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Pennsylvania at $61,740 (middle 80% from $45,910 to $80,440), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Questions, answered from the data
How many diesel mechanic schools are there in Pennsylvania?
12 schools in Pennsylvania reported diesel mechanic graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 312 awards in all (206 undergraduate certificates, 106 associate degrees).
How long is diesel mechanic school?
Among the 3 diesel mechanic programs in Pennsylvania that reported a length to IPEDS for 2023-24, the median took 20 months to finish. Community college associate degrees usually take two years full time.
How much does diesel mechanic school cost in Pennsylvania?
At schools that price by program, the median published tuition and fees for a whole diesel mechanic program was $43,800 in 2023-24 (5 programs reporting, from $12,860 to $46,050). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.
How much does a diesel technician make in Pennsylvania?
The BLS median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Pennsylvania was $61,740 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $45,910 and the top 10% over $80,440.
What do diesel mechanic graduates earn right after school?
Across 6 schools in Pennsylvania with College Scorecard data, the median of their graduates' median earnings one year after a certificate was $45,519. Scorecard reports this for the broader program family and only for federally aided graduates.
All trade schools in Pennsylvania
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.