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Collision & Repair Technology Basic Certificates
There are 273 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Collision & Repair Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Collision & Repair Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,464 degrees were awarded toCollision & Repair Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Collision & Repair Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,771 |
| Associate’s Degree | 590 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,043 |
Earnings of Collision & Repair Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology of $43,612 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,744 |
| 4 years | $43,612 |
| 5 years | $49,558 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Collision & Repair Technology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 88.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,853 |
| Women | 250 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Collision & Repair Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 59 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 800 | 38.0% |
| Black or African American | 285 | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 78 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 57 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 22 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Collision & Repair Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 329 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Collision & Repair Technology students seeking a basic certificate is Fayetteville Technical Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
WyoTech comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology. This school awarded 145 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology. This school awarded 133 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan Community College Area is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Community College is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 97 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology. This school awarded 90 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hennepin Technical College is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 86 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Automeca Technical College-Bayamon is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 78 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology. This school awarded 71 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mech-Tech College is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 71 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 69 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 69 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Forsyth Technical Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology. This school awarded 66 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their basic certificate in Collision & Repair Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Lake County is a popular choice for Collision & Repair Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 63 basic certificates in Collision & Repair Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Collision & Repair Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 41,728 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9,859 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7,637 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 3,372 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | 2,100 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.