Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 47.0603

at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC

38.67 - Below AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$39,008

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$39,008

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 North Carolina

$39,008About average

Benchmark: $38,673 — average of 6 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 Forsyth Technical Community College is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Winston-Salem, NC. The program falls within the autobody/collision repair technology field (CIP 47.0603) and prepares students for hands-on work in vehicle restoration, structural repair, and finish refinishing.

Within the broader collision and vehicle repair technology field, this certificate equips students with practical skills used in auto body shops and dealership service departments. Forsyth Technical Community College also offers related programs including Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects — reflecting the school's range of technical and allied health offerings across its Winston-Salem campus.

CIP 47.0603 — Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Category: Automotive

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