Bachelor in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)

Tuition is The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) sets the tuition rate. The cost of room and board would be additional..

Graduates are qualified to work as diesel technicians and managers in repair shops and fleet operations. The programme builds advanced technical and management skills through hands-on training and applied coursework. Students develop expertise in emissions control, hybrid systems, and complex diagnostics. The curriculum integrates industry standards with practical shop procedures and regulatory compliance.

Focus areas include Emissions Control, Hybrid Drives Electric/Hydraulic, Shop/Fleet Management, Applied Failure Analysis, Power Generation Systems, Regulatory Issues.

The programme requires 96 credits, including 60 credits in diesel technology courses, 15 credits in general education, and 21 credits in electives. Students complete six quarters of full-time study with a capstone internship in the final quarter.

Graduates enter roles as diesel technicians, fleet managers, or shop supervisors in commercial, industrial, or transportation settings.

Applicants must hold an associate degree in diesel technology, diesel mechanics, automotive, or 90 college-level credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA. A minimum of 15 credits in diesel, automotive, or related fields with a 2.0 GPA is required. Admission is merit-based and not guaranteed.

The programme totals about 96 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, six quarters over two years with no summer classes. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Centralia College brings students into an accessible and inclusive college community in Centralia, Washington. Its campus address is 600 Centralia College Blvd., and the Kirk Library provides resources for further learning. The college's approach centers on reducing barriers, supporting opportunity, and creating an environment where students can participate and contribute. TRIO Student Support Services is a longtime support program that accepts applications and helps students pursue their education.

Academic options combine university transfer, career preparation, and bachelor's study. Career and technical training covers in-demand fields such as Information Technology, Healthcare, Business, Diesel Technology, and Welding. The college also offers a new Medical Billing and Coding program. Bachelor's degree options include Applied Management, Behavioral Healthcare, Diesel Technology, and Teacher Education for grades K-8. Students can choose among 57 areas of study, with total enrollment of 4,419 and a 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

International students can explore programs that connect classroom learning with employment-focused training or bachelor's study. Centralia College also offers transitional studies, including GED, high school diploma, and ESL instruction. Its equity, diversity, and inclusion work recognizes differences in country of origin, language, culture, identity, ability, and life experience. The college community is expected to engage with diversity through empathy, respect, cultural understanding, and the continuing removal of barriers. These commitments give students a clear sense of the support and participation expected across campus.