Diesel Mechanic Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 11 schools with diesel mechanic programs in this directory: 11 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 153 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,865 to $6,865, with a median of $6,865 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,777 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville.

11
Schools with this program
153
Graduates last year
$6,865
Median program tuition
$37,777
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 diesel mechanic schools in Tennessee

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Common questions

How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $6,865 (range $6,865 to $6,865, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ($6,865) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman ($6,865). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does diesel mechanic school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 20 months to finish (20 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do diesel mechanic graduates earn?

Across 22 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,777 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 Tennessee?

Yes. 11 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland.

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.