Program Highlights
Interested in a high-tech career working on heavy duty trucks and agricultural and construction equipment? Look no further.
- Develop your skills in the areas of servicing, repairing and diagnosing diesel powered equipment.
- Train on modern equipment in our state-of-the-art facility.
- Learn from instructors who have experience working in the diesel industry.
- Skills learned can be used to be a diesel mechanic, diesel technician, farm equipment technician and agricultural technician.
Degree
LLCC offers the following program to successfully equip you for a career in diesel technology. Learn more about the program and its required courses:
Cost
For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, diesel technologies (DET) classes, except 204 and 207, have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents. All other classes in the program have a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour.
For fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026, diesel technologies (DET) classes, except 204 and 207, have a tuition rate of $215.25 per credit hour for in-district residents. All other classes in the program have a standard in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour.
Get more information on tuition and fees.
Estimated program costs as of August 2024 (through summer 2025):
- Tuition and fees: $12,176
- Books: $1,108.24
- Tools & supplies: $362.16*
- Exams: $80
- Total: $13726.40
*Tools required for internship. If not going to a dealer that supplies tools, add: $4,000.
Estimated program costs as of August 2025:
- Tuition and fees: $12,456
- Books: $1,195.35
- Tools & supplies: $362.16*
- Exams: $80
- Total: $14093.51
*Tools required for internship. If not going to a dealer that supplies tools, add: $4,000.
Learn more about cost of attendance.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Learn more about paying for college.
Job Outlook
Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians had a median salary of $53,320 in 2020 according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The demand is strong for qualified technicians both locally and nationally with many companies offering tuition reimbursement and other incentives.
Questions and Tours
Questions about the diesel technologies program? Looking to schedule a tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Have questions or need help with registering for class? Schedule a meeting with Jeff Gardner, program director. After booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation.
