Diesel Program Costs

Diesel Power Equipment Technology, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The 70-semester hour A.A.S degree prepares students to maintain and repair machinery and equipment used in the agriculture, construction, and motor trucking industries.

Based on 2023-24 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $21,191. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.

Cost of Attendance Estimate

Our tuition costs are less than half of what you’d pay at a public university and a fraction of the cost of a private college.

Below is Parkland’s estimated budget used to calculate cost of attendance. This is based on full-time, in-district and out-of-district students for the fall and spring semesters.
 

 

Full-time/In-district

Full-Time/Out-of-district

Tuition & Fees

$4,284

$9,642

Loan Fees

$110

$110

Housing & Food

$8,500

$8,500

Books & Supplies

$1,200

$1,200

Transportation

$1,900

$1,900

Misc. Expenses

$1,500

$1,500

TOTAL

$17,494

$22,852

 

Your actual cost of attendance will vary based on your enrollment level, program of study (i.e. High-cost career programs/Tier 2 courses), cost of attaining a license/certification or first professional credential, living arrangements, transportation costs, and lifestyle. This information is provided to help you estimate cost so you can plan ahead and determine how much money you may need to attend Parkland College.

*Cost of Attendance is also used to calculate a student’s financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive.