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Diesel program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Public 2-year · (865) 546-5567 · School website
On Tennessee's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Council on Occupational Education
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $8,179
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $3,695
- Listed cost
- $11,874
- LengthIPEDS
- 2,160 clock hours, 20 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 16
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $51,586
- Typical pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Knoxville, TN
- $58,010
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Knoxville, TN, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 47.0605 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 0 | 2,160 clock hours, 20 months | $8,179 |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 47.0605 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 0 | 2,160 clock hours, 20 months | $8,179 |
| Certificate (2 to under 4 years) | 47.0605 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 16 | 2,160 clock hours, 20 months | $8,179 |
On the WIOA list (Tennessee)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Powered Equipment TechnologyDiesel Technician Diploma · In person · CIP 47.0605 | $7,560+ $3,210 books | 52 weeks, 40 hours a week | 66.9% | 83.5% | $11,564 | 151 |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
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