by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study diesel mechanics technology/technician, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 63 schools that serve veteran diesel mechanics technology/technician students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Salt Lake Community College the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. It scores 86.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Salt Lake Community College
Gateway Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Gateway Technical College
Rosedale Technical College is a great choice for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Rosedale Technical College
South Texas College is a great choice for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for South Texas College
Fox Valley Technical College is a great choice for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Fox Valley Technical College
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SUNY Morrisville placed #6 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about diesel mechanics technology/technician at SUNY Morrisville
Iowa Western Community College placed #7 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. Iowa Western Community College scores 76.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about diesel mechanics technology/technician at Iowa Western Community College
Lone Star College System placed #8 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Lone Star College System
Ivy Tech Community College placed #9 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Ivy Tech Community College
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Waukesha County Technical College
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Southeast Technical College came in at #11 for veteran diesel mechanics technology/technician students this year. Southeast Technical College scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Southeast Technical College
Des Moines Area Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. Des Moines Area Community College scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Des Moines Area Community College
Lewis-Clark State College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 75.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Lewis-Clark State College
Lake Area Technical College placed #14 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Lake Area Technical College
Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Pennsylvania College of Technology
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North Idaho College landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician. North Idaho College scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about diesel mechanics technology/technician at North Idaho College
Madison Area Technical College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician. Madison Area Technical College scores 74.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about diesel mechanics technology/technician at Madison Area Technical College
Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 74.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about diesel mechanics technology/technician at Metropolitan Community College Area
Kirkwood Community College placed #19 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for Kirkwood Community College
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology scores 73.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about diesel mechanics technology/technician at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing diesel mechanics technology/technician. It scores 73.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician report for SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Vincennes University came in at #22 for veteran diesel mechanics technology/technician students this year. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Vincennes University
Ranken Technical College placed #23 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. Ranken Technical College scores 73.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Ranken Technical College
Hawkeye Community College came in at #24 for veteran diesel mechanics technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Hawkeye Community College
Northeast Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 70.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about diesel mechanics technology/technician at Northeast Community College
These diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying diesel mechanics technology/technician: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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