Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, and other commercial and industrial vehicles. Includes instruction in diesel engine mechanics, suspension and steering, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspections, drive trains, gasoline engine mechanics, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment installation and repair.
- Schools offering
- 38
- Annual completions
- 294
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $60k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, and other commercial and industrial vehicles. Includes instruction in diesel engine mechanics, suspension and steering, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspections, drive trains, gasoline engine mechanics, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment installation and repair.
Examples of specialized tracks: Commercial Trailer Mechanic, Transport Trailer Technician, Truck and Coach Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic, Truck, Trailer Service Technician, Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $50k | +4.2% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $61k | +2.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$60k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$60k
Bachelor's
$77k
Top colleges for Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, TX | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Nashville Auto-Diesel College | Nashville, TN | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | Denver, CO | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC | 13 | 0 | 13 |
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