Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 47.0603

at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN

45.17 - AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$51,116

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$51,116

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

First-year graduate earnings vs. Automotive programs in Minnesota

$51,116About average

Benchmark: $52,337 — average of 8 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Automotive

$47,770

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Automotive

+4%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician program at Dakota County Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Rosemount, MN. The program prepares students for careers in automotive collision repair, including structural restoration, refinishing, and damage assessment.

This program falls within the mechanic and repair technologies field under CIP code 47.0603. Dakota County Technical College also offers related programs in Biomedical Technology/Technician, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Energy Systems Technology/Technician, Electrician, and Computer Support Specialist. Students can expect instruction in frame straightening, panel replacement, paint application, and industry estimating practices.

CIP 47.0603 — Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Category: Automotive

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