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Skilled automotive collision technicians may be employed in new car dealerships, independent auto collision shops, as well as industrial and government agency motor pools. Graduates of this program may enter the trade with considerable practical skills gained through actual hands-on repair experience throughout the program. Included in this program are academic courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal development.
Students in Automotive Collision Technician programs must pass all program classes with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher in order to enroll in the next quarter program courses shown on the degree or certificate education plan. To remain in the program, all students must have the required textbooks by the start of the third week of classes and the required tools by the start of the second quarter. To receive a certificate or degree in an automotive program, all technical courses must be completed with a “C” (2.0) GPA or higher. Students pursuing an AAT degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Completion rate
72%
Employment rate
60%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$20
Typical (median) annual earnings
$32,300
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Retail Trade
28%
Other Services
28%
Other Industries
26%
Manufacturing
18%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
78%
Female
22%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
10%
Black or African American
10%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
57%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
19%
BA or higher
2%
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