Tidewater Community College
11.8 mi121 College Place, Norfolk, VA · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 6 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,012
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $49,621 associate degree
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Chesapeake, VA
2 schools within 25 miles of Chesapeake reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 43 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 37 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $14,960
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $39,791 undergraduate certificate
BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Virginia at $61,090 (middle 80% from $45,250 to $79,150), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by Virginia: 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.