2025 Best Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #62 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of diesel mechanics technology/technician. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 304 associate degrees in diesel mechanics technology/technician during the 2022-2023 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of diesel mechanics technology/technician for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to diesel mechanics technology/technician students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of diesel mechanics technology/technician students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized diesel mechanics technology/technician related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for diesel mechanics technology/technician students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The diesel mechanics technology/technician school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician in the Great Lakes Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

1

University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

164 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Northwestern Ohio if you wish to pursue an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Located in the small suburb of Lima, University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from University of Northwestern Ohio

2

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Fox Valley Technical College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Fox Valley Technical College

3

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

42 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician needs to take a look at Vincennes University. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Vincennes University

4

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Gateway Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician. Gateway Technical College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Kenosha.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Gateway Technical College

5

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Madison.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Madison Area Technical College

6

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Ivy Tech Community College

7

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

Parkland College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Champaign.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Parkland College

8

Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Waukesha County Technical College

Best Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Colleges by State

Explore the best diesel mechanics technology/technician colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	450	265
Michigan	410	1
Illinois	267	63
Wisconsin	224	33
Indiana	221	33

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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Related Rankings by Major

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician is one of 17 different types of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	1,046
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	187
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic	180
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician	64
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	58
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician	38
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician	18
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies	8
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician	8
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician	8

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge. More about our data sources and methodologies.