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Diesel Mechanics Technology at Parkland College

If you plan to study Diesel Mechanics Technology, you may want to check out the program at Parkland College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Parkland College is in Champaign, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 diesel mechanics technology degrees were granted at Parkland College.

Studying Online at Parkland College

Many students take online classes at Parkland College. Of 6,014 students, 1,065 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,798 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Parkland College, by degree type.

Program-wide, Diesel Mechanics Technology graduates at Parkland College are 5% women (1) and 95% men (21).

Diesel Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Parkland College

Of the 22 associate’s diesel mechanics technology graduates at Parkland College, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Diesel Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Parkland College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Unknown	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Diesel Mechanics Technology Graduates

Those who complete Diesel Mechanics Technology program at Parkland College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Diesel Mechanics Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$55,957

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.