Auto Body Program

The auto body program at Arkansas State University – Beebe prepares students for careers as a custom painter, technician, glass installation technician, welder, metal fabricator, or paint technician. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct, and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Program courses include: structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer auto body program.

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Arkansas State University – Beebe (ASU-BEEBE)

1200 N University Mail Slot 4789, Pine Bluff, AR

Arkansas State University has been bringing education to people since 1909. The college is located in Beebe, Arkansas. It is one of the most renowned universities in Arkansas and is set in a beautiful location. At Arkansas State University there is always something to keep you engaged. The school has a wide variety of activities that allow students to explore their interests.

The university offers degree programs in criminology, accounting, agricultural business, business administration, management, technology, early childhood education, mid-level education, and nursing. This degree programs will prepare you for a career in the area or anywhere in the United States. Tuition is only $88 a credit for residents. Out-of-state tuition is $152 per credit.

Students who complete their associate’s degree at Arkansas State University can transfer to a four year public university in the Arkansas state system.  ASU- Beebe holds a transfer fair every spring that is open to everyone. During this event, students can meet with representatives from four year colleges and universities from Arkansas as well as from other states.

Arkansas State University offers classes at the Jacksonville- Little Rock Air Force Base Center. This makes earning a degree convenient to the members of our armed forces.

Outstanding student support services are offered. These services include staff and peer mentors, English and math tutors, tutorial services, enrichment activities, and counseling. These services were funded through the United States Department of Education. Programs include Educational Opportunity Centers, the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Program, and talent search.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Arkansas State University – Beebe has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Description

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Description

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, automotive body and related repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Description

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, automotive glass installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.8% from 2014 to 2024

Painters, Transportation Equipment

Description

Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, painters, transportation equipment employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).