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2026 Best Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in the The Plains States Region

19 Colleges in the United States
769 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$45,684 Avg Early-Career Salary

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools to find the best for diesel mechanics technology/technician students.

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Best Schools for Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

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Leading the list is Metropolitan Community College Area, our #1 school for diesel mechanics technology/technician. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. About 23 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent year. Students who receive their diesel mechanics technology/technician degree from Metropolitan Community College Area earn around $49,950 in the first couple years of their career. Metropolitan Community College Area graduates carry a median of $12,799 in student loans. Get the full diesel mechanics technology/technician details for Metropolitan Community College Area

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 140 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Central Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their diesel mechanics technology/technician degree from Central Community College earn around $46,758 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. More information about a degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Central Community College

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Des Moines Area Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician schools. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. There were roughly 18 diesel mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their diesel mechanics technology/technician degree from Des Moines Area Community College earn around $52,325 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,624. Read more about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Des Moines Area Community College

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A rank of #4 makes North Dakota State College Of Science one of the top schools for diesel mechanics technology/technician. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Wahpeton. About 59 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at North Dakota State College Of Science in the most recent year. Graduates of the diesel mechanics technology/technician program make about $56,659 in their early career. North Dakota State College Of Science graduates carry a median of $11,835 in student loans. Get the full diesel mechanics technology/technician details for North Dakota State College Of Science

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Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician schools. Located in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public university. About 24 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Central Lakes College Brainerd in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, diesel mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Central Lakes College Brainerd generally make around $41,672. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. Read more about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Central Lakes College Brainerd

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Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #6 spot for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the town of Alexandria, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Alexandria Technical And Community College awarded about 39 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diesel mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Alexandria Technical And Community College generally make around $55,631. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician program report for Alexandria Technical And Community College

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Southeast Technical Institute came in at #7 for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 10 diesel mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diesel mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $46,262. Southeast Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read more about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Southeast Technical Institute

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Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Watertown. Lake Area Technical Institute awarded about 92 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their diesel mechanics technology/technician degree from Lake Area Technical Institute earn around $47,080 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Lake Area Technical Institute

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Linn State Technical College landed the #9 spot for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Linn. Linn State Technical College awarded about 59 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Linn State Technical College earn a median of $42,544 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician program report for Linn State Technical College

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Northwest Iowa Community College came in at #10 for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Sheldon. Northwest Iowa Community College awarded about 13 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diesel mechanics technology/technician program make about $52,174 in their early career. Northwest Iowa Community College graduates carry a median of $11,326 in student loans. Get the full diesel mechanics technology/technician details for Northwest Iowa Community College

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Iowa Western Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician schools. Located in the suburb of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 28 diesel mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent data year. Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Iowa Western Community College earn a median of $47,199 early in their careers. Iowa Western Community College graduates carry a median of $10,055 in student loans. Read more about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Iowa Western Community College

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Minnesota State Community And Technical College earned the #12 position for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. About 20 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Minnesota State Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their diesel mechanics technology/technician degree from Minnesota State Community And Technical College earn around $49,157 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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Iowa Central Community College came in at #13 for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 27 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the diesel mechanics technology/technician program make about $49,556 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician program report for Iowa Central Community College

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Minnesota West Community And Technical College came in at #14 for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the rural area of Granite Falls, Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 48 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Minnesota West Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, diesel mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Minnesota West Community And Technical College generally make around $39,165. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full diesel mechanics technology/technician details for Minnesota West Community And Technical College

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Northeast Community College came in at #15 for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Norfolk. About 22 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Northeast Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, diesel mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $44,528. Students borrow a median of $11,739 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Northeast Community College

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Crowder College
Neosho, MO

Crowder College earned the #16 position for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Neosho. About 35 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Crowder College in the most recent year. Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Crowder College earn a median of $35,469 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,887 to complete this degree. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician program report for Crowder College

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North Iowa Area Community College placed #17 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Mason City. There were roughly 10 diesel mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at North Iowa Area Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diesel mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from North Iowa Area Community College generally make around $47,882. Typical student debt for the program is $6,238. More information about a degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from North Iowa Area Community College

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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO

Ranken Technical College placed #18 among the best diesel mechanics technology/technician schools. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Ranken Technical College graduates 31% of students within six years. Ranken Technical College awarded about 25 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Ranken Technical College earn a median of $40,273 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,604 to complete this degree. Get the full diesel mechanics technology/technician details for Ranken Technical College

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Ozarks Technical Community College earned the #19 position for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Springfield. About 53 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Ozarks Technical Community College in the most recent year. Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College earn a median of $35,545 early in their careers. Ozarks Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $12,846 in student loans. Read more about the diesel mechanics technology/technician program at Ozarks Technical Community College

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Western Dakota Technical Institute earned the #20 position for diesel mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the city of Rapid City, Western Dakota Technical Institute is a small public institution. There were roughly 12 diesel mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Western Dakota Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diesel mechanics technology/technician program make about $38,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in diesel mechanics technology/technician from Western Dakota Technical Institute

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Eastern Iowa Community College District ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best diesel mechanics technology/technician schools. Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Davenport. About 12 diesel mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Eastern Iowa Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their diesel mechanics technology/technician degree from Eastern Iowa Community College District earn around $41,510 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,995. See the full diesel mechanics technology/technician program report for Eastern Iowa Community College District

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 35 schools evaluated.

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