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Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A60130

The Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology degree program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to complete structural and non-structural damage repairs on automobile bodies, fenders and external features and paint and refinish automotive equipment.

The program includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques and damage analysis and estimating.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in businesses that perform these repairs. Entry and advancement levels depend on the training completed, knowledge and ability levels, work performance and ethics.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,016.00
Locations
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
66
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
    34196.54
    Starting Salary
    46785.58
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector, Except Aviation
    40007.19
    Starting Salary
    85628.44
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairer
    34129.41
    Starting Salary
    50150.25
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairer
    32546.11
    Starting Salary
    46420.54
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Tire Repairer and Changer
    29177.11
    Starting Salary
    36996.11
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Maintenance and Repair Worker, General
    33496.82
    Starting Salary
    48489.61
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Electrical and Electronic Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment
    49483.20
    Starting Salary
    82721.60
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
    30025.05
    Starting Salary
    46851.36
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer, Motor Vehicles
    31649.45
    Starting Salary
    47909.46
    Median Annual Wage
    -16%
    Growth*
  • First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
    48326.63
    Starting Salary
    78143.99
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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