DSL · 25 mi of Vancouver

Diesel Mechanic Schools in Vancouver, WA

2 schools within 25 miles of Vancouver reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 41 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Clark College

2.6 mi

1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA · Public, 4-year

DSL 19
WELD 88
AUTO 17

Grads 2023-24: 19 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,366
Median pay 1 yr out: $61,100 associate degree

Portland Community College

15.2 mi

12000 SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR · Public, 2-year

DSL 22
WELD 239
A&P 72
IMT 68
CNST 66
HVAC 56
BODY 37
AUTO 31
CNC 12
ELEC 3

Grads 2023-24: 22 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,430
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,571

BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Washington at $77,900 (middle 80% from $54,720 to $102,800), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by Washington: 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.