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Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician in California

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 347 students earned their Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician is the 47th most popular major in the state.

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

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 218
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 218
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Associate Degree 41

Gender Distribution

In California, a autobody/collision and repair technology/technician major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 61.7%
  • White: 11.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 17.6%
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Jobs for Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Grads in California

In this state, there are 25,450 people employed in jobs related to an autobody/collision and repair technology/technician degree, compared to 232,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Jobs in California

In this state, autobody/collision and repair technology/technician grads earn an average of $44,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $46,460.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer autobody/collision and repair technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,341 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,421. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,572 after earning their degree at this institution.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,232 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,377. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,642 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $10,480. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,913 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,429 a year. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#5

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,836 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $33,282 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,435 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,419 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,201. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Oxnard College

Oxnard
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,438 Total Students

A typical student attending Oxnard College will pay a net price of $1,104. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,181. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,983 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. In their early career, College of Alameda grads earn an average salary of $33,598.

#8

Contra Costa College

San Pablo
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,631 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,638 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

#8

El Camino College

Torrance
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,675 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,022.

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Careers in CA

Some of the careers autobody/collision and repair technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Transportation Equipment Painters 10% $40,980
Automotive Body Repairers 9% $48,830
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 8% $29,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to autobody/collision and repair technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Automotive Mechanics Technology 2,906
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 1,145
Diesel Mechanics Technology 380
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 204
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology 60
Small Engine Mechanics Technology 16
Avionics Maintenance Technology 3

View all majors related to Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

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