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Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge

Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Baton Rouge, LA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,450 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 279 and it offers 2 programs. By program type, it has 1 12-weeks certificate and 1 1-year certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 644 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge is Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $11,450 and the national average is $6,710.
Its tuition is much higher than national average of Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor program. The length of the program is 20 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 5 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
3 Largest Career Programs at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $11,450$6,710-20 Contact Hours5 Months
2Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $6,900$6,710-7 Contact Hours1 Months
3Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $4,900$6,710-136 Contact Hours3 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge is $11,450 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
61% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,712 (exclude student loans).
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,450
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$5,640
Off-Campus Expenses$3,040
Average Financial Amount$4,712

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge offers 2 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate and Less than 1-Year Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 644 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate10247
Less than 1 Year Certificate10397
Total20644

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 247 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 397 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] ✕ 247 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor✕247-
Total247
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] ✕ 397 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor✕397-
Total397

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 279 students are attending at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge. There are 20 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 33 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge is 78%.
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population279
Graduation Rate78%
Number of Faculty25
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

Student Population at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 272 students enrolled into Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge. By gender, 221 male and 51 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge.
Student Population By Gender
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
TotalMaleFemale
Total27222151
Full-time27222151
There are 41 White (15.07%), 212 Black/African American (77.94%), 5 Hispanic (1.84%), 1 Asian (0.37%), and 17 students with other races attending Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
TotalMaleFemale
Total27222151
American Indian/Native American000
Asian110
Black/African American21217042
Hispanic541
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White41347
Two More12111
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge, 89 students are aged 20 to 24 (32.72% of total students), 13 students are aged above 50 (9.56%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
TotalMaleFemale
Total27222151
Age 20-2127252
Age 22-2462548
Age 25-29655213
Age 30-34392811
Age 35-3929218
Age 40-4937298
Age 50-6413121

Directory and Accreditation Information

Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/2/1990 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge.
8067 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA
318-636-6300
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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