Diesel Mechanic Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 16 schools with diesel mechanic programs in this directory: 15 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 293 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $52,255 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc, Richland Community College and Illinois Central College.

16
Schools with this program
293
Graduates last year
$52,255
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 16 diesel mechanic schools in Illinois

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Richland Community College

Decatur, IL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,770
Graduates last year
29
Type
Public

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,950
Type
Public

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,464
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,255
Type
Public

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,500
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

Southeastern Illinois College

Harrisburg, IL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,560
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,530
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do diesel mechanic graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $52,255 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public diesel mechanic programs in Illinois?

Yes. 15 public schools offer it, including Richland Community College, Illinois Central College, Parkland College, Rend Lake College and Southeastern Illinois College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.