Diesel Technology – Heavy Equipment Program Facts

Student Performance and Achievement Information

Average 1st Year Salary	Average Mean Salary
$47,368	$60,640

Source: US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Wage Estimates Missouri

Graduate Status – Since 1995
Total Placement 99%
Related to Education 93%
Career Placement 88%
Source: State Tech’s 180 Day Follow-Up Report

Program Graduation Rate: 89%
Based on Fall 2020 cohort

Program Retention Rate: 96%
Based on Fall 2022 – Fall 2023 cohort

Mean Grade Point Average: 3.479
Based on 2023 graduates

Average Years to Complete Degree: 2 years

Average Program Tuition Expenses: $36,669
Based on 2024-2025 Academic Year

Availability of Awards/Scholarships: To view a list of all the available awards/scholarships, click HERE.

Accreditations
The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accreditation
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation accreditation

Diesel Technology – Heavy Equipment