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Basic Certificates in Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician

1,553 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 156 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 55 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of autobody/collision and repair technology/technician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Majors

In 2021-2022, 1,553 basic certificates were awarded to autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 2,619
Basic Certificate 1,553
Associate Degree 552
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Earnings of Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. About 90.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,400
Women 153
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The racial-ethnic distribution of autobody/collision and repair technology/technician basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 48
Black or African American 209
Hispanic or Latino 530
White 627
International Students 11
Other Races/Ethnicities 128
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There are 156 colleges that offer a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
108 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 69,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at El Centro College awarded 108 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
103 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 people received their basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician from Tulsa Tech. About 10% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
63 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Hennepin Technical College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Hennepin Technical College awarded 63 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 15% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
58 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 people received their basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician from FTCC. Of these students, 7% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
46 Yearly Graduations
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Forsyth Technical Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Forsyth Technical Community College awarded 46 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#6

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
44 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 people received their basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician from Central Community College. About 13% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

43 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metropolitan Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Metropolitan Community College awarded 43 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#8

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, North Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cape Fear Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician from CFCC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#9

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, North Carolina
37 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilkes Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Wilkes Community College awarded 37 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

30 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lake Washington Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology awarded 30 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

College of Lake County

Grayslake, Illinois
30 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is College of Lake County. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at College of Lake County awarded 30 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
28 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mohave Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician from MCC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

#12

Coastal Carolina Community College

Jacksonville, North Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Coastal Carolina Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Coastal Carolina Community College awarded 28 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 19% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

26 Yearly Graduations
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician from UA Pulaski Tech.

#15

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, Georgia
25 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lanier Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 basic certificates were handed out to autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors at Lanier Technical College. Of these students, 14% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
24 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

GateWay Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician from GateWay Community College. Of these students, 13% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, California
24 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Modesto Junior College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 basic certificates were handed out to autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors at MJC. Of these students, 19% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
21 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is College of Western Idaho. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at College of Western Idaho awarded 21 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Richland Community College

Decatur, Illinois
19 Yearly Graduations
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Richland Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors at Richland Community College.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Automotive Mechanics Technology 13,640
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Aircraft Maintenance Technology 967
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology 470

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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