The Best Automotive Schools

Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

• Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), located in Greenville, South Carolina, specializes in automotive and transportation technology. This school, which is located in a 250-acre automotive research park, offers automotive courses in advanced manufacturing, traffic planning and robotics. Clemson University, which requires all freshman students to own a laptop, admits students based on their SAT or ACT scores and high school senior year grades (see Reference 1).

  For more information about Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, contact:
  Clemson University
  206 Sikes Hall
  Clemson, SC 29634
  (864) 656-3331
  clemson.edu

Ferris State University: Automotive Management Program

• Established in 1971, Ferris State University offers an Automotive Management (AMGT) program. This program specializes in all aspects of automotive business management, including customer service, vehicle leasing and stock inventory. Students interested in entering the Automotive Management Program, which offers management internships for qualifying students, have two course options: the 2+2 option, which requires applicants to have at least an Associate's degree in automotive technology, and the 0+4 option, which requires students to have a high school diploma and a 19 or above score on the ACT math test (see Reference 2).

  For more information about Ferris Ste University, contact:
  Ferris State University
  708 Campus Drive
  Big Rapids, MI 49307
  (231) 591-2655
  ferris.edu

The Ding King Training Institute

• Founded by Todd and Cindi Suduck in 1993, The Ding King Training Institute is one of the top schools in the automotive appearance industry. Courses available at this school include paint, dent and interior repair; business development; and spray-on Bedliner techniques. With locations in three states and two more in development, The Ding King Training Institute bases its cost of tuition on the courses students decide to take (see Reference 3).

  For more information on The Ding King Training Institute, contact:
  The Ding King Training Institute – California
  16480 Harbor Blvd.
  Fountain Valley, California
  (714) 754-0070
  dingking.com

  The Ding King Training Institute – Missouri
  1967 West Boat Street
  Ozark, MO 65721
  (800) 304-3464
  dingking.com

  The Ding King Training Institute – Florida
  1255 La Quinta Drive
  Orlando, FL 32809
  (888) 346-4546
  dingking.com