DSL · WV

Diesel Mechanic Schools in West Virginia

5 schools in West Virginia reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 38 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.

300 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eleanor, WV · Public, under 2-year

Grads 2023-24
17 diesel mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24
$1,800 5 mo
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$33,831

280 University Drive, Beaver, WV · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
10 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$5,360
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$34,178

208 Morton Ave, Buckhannon, WV · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
5 diesel mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24
$2,250 9 mo
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$43,787

2001 Union Carbide Dr, South Charleston, WV · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
4 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$5,800
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$42,493

13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
2 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,992
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$42,127

Diesel Mechanic Schools by city

Licensing in West Virginia

Requirements are set by West Virginia (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for diesel technicians on CareerOneStop's License Finder for West Virginia. General path: Diesel Mechanic Schools overview.

BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in West Virginia at $46,610 (middle 80% from $35,350 to $78,460), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Questions, answered from the data

How many diesel mechanic schools are there in West Virginia?

5 schools in West Virginia reported diesel mechanic graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 38 awards in all (26 undergraduate certificates, 12 associate degrees).

How much does diesel mechanic school cost in West Virginia?

At schools that price by program, public two-year colleges teaching it charge a median $5,360 a year in-state (2025-26). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.

How much does a diesel technician make in West Virginia?

The BLS median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in West Virginia was $46,610 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $35,350 and the top 10% over $78,460.

All trade schools in West Virginia

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.