Diesel Technology (Associate of Applied Science) is an Associate Degree program offered by Salina Area Technical College in Salina, KS. Total cost, including fees, is $28,373.
Program Overview
This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the heavy-duty diesel industry. • Technical Certificate Option - The Technical Certificate in Diesel Technology is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. • Associate of Applied Science Degree - The Associate of Applied Science degree, in Diesel Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Instructors are Master ASE Certified. Students who complete the AAS requirements will also receive a Technical Certificate in Diesel Technology. Admission Criteria: Placement test, preadmission advising, and high school students must start the Diesel Technology program as juniors.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admission Criteria: Placement test, preadmission advising, and high school students must start the Diesel Technology program as juniors. Technical and General Education Courses Option #1
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Salina Tech publishes an estimated total cost of $28,373 for this 68-credit award. The college states that this figure includes tuition, institutional, and program fees; program fees may include books, uniforms and tools, and any other expenses are not included.
Published per-credit rates for 2026-2027 are $160 standard, $195 for automotive, dental, HVAC and medical courses, $205 for commercial truck driving, $350 for Dental Hygiene, $315 for Practical Nursing and $340 for the Associate Degree in Nursing, with general education at $105 and a $40 per-credit institutional fee.
The college's own cost sheet notes that the totals above are based on the 2024-25 tuition and fee amounts, so they are an estimate and subject to change. Confirm the current figure with the college before relying on it.
Estimated total cost of $28,373, which the college states includes tuition, institutional fees and program fees.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Career Outcomes
The catalog states that graduates will be able to:
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Basic Engines.
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Basic Power Trains and Cab Air
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Brakes-Hydraulic and Air.
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Electrical Systems.
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Torque Converters and Power
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Hydraulics, Hydrostatic Drive,
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Diesel Fuel Injection Systems.
- Develop a basic understanding and demonstrate the ability to perform the entry level skills in Major Diesel Engine Overhaul,
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide