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Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A60130

The Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology AAS Degree prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to complete structural and non-structural damage repairs on automobile bodies, fenders and external features and to 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. Advancement depends on the training completed, knowledge and ability levels, work performance and ethics.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,016
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
    30166.08
    Starting Salary
    45680.10
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector, Except Aviation
    64085.44
    Starting Salary
    81151.30
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Maintenance and Repair Worker, General
    35564.15
    Starting Salary
    49489.45
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Electrical and Electronic Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment
    67878.64
    Starting Salary
    94524.07
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Tire Repairer and Changer
    30201.73
    Starting Salary
    36122.79
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
    49534.36
    Starting Salary
    74710.09
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer, Motor Vehicles
    46729.74
    Starting Salary
    59218.16
    Median Annual Wage
    -13%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairer
    35726.79
    Starting Salary
    52019.67
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
    32720.89
    Starting Salary
    51081.36
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairer
    42786.14
    Starting Salary
    53483.36
    Median Annual Wage
    20%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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