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Auto body technicians, also called collision repair technicians, specialize in repairing dents or damages of all types of vehicles. The majority of these technicians work with cars and small trucks, however, they may also work with large trucks, buses or tractor trailers. Entrance into the field requires a high school diploma or GED, but most employers prefer job candidates with formal training. This may include a certificate or an associate degree, which are offered in trade, technical or community colleges in addition to a small number of universities across the country.

  1. Utah Valley University

    • Utah Valley University (UVU) has a diverse student body, with students represented from 50 states and 78 countries. According to Education Portal, the school has one of the largest population of auto body technician students in the country. UVU's Department of Automotive Technology offers majors in automotive technology, collision repair technology, technology management and diesel mechanics technology with a street rod emphasis option. The collision repair technology major offers a certificate, diploma, associate degree or bachelor's degree of technology management with a concentration in collision repair. Hands-on training is emphasized in the collision repair lab and special student projects.

      Utah Valley University

      800 West University Parkway

      Orem, UT 84058

      801-863-4636

      uvu.edu

    Ohio Technical College

    • Located in Cleveland, Ohio Technical College (OTC) maintains the largest campus of its kind, at 800,000 square feet. OTC offers specialized training programs and a BMW FAST Track program. Programs are designed to take students through real-life experiences and prepare them for careers by offering job placement assistance upon graduation. Auto body repair certificates are offered in collision repair and finishing or custom paint and graphics. An associate degree in collision repair and refinishing technology is also available.

      Ohio Technical College

      1374 East 51st Street

      Cleveland, Ohio 44103

      216-881-1700

      ohiotechnicalcollege.com

    New England Institute of Technology

    • New England Institute of Technology (NE TECH) is a private, nonprofit technical college located in Warwick, Rhode Island. The school maintains a focus on providing carefully chosen professors for its programs based on expertise and practical experience. NE TECH also is actively involved with green technology. The school has installed wind turbines and solar panels, made donations to CarbonFund and offer a green curriculum with automotive technology coursework in hybrid vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. Automotive Collision Repair Technology is offered as an Associate of Science degree, which provides coursework in all aspects of auto body technology, collision repair and finishing. NE TECH hosts an annual career events, where students and graduates speak directly with recruiters from automotive companies such as BMW and Mercedes Benz.

      New England Institute of Technology

      2500 Post Road

      Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

      401-467-7744

      neit.edu

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