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- School Code: 192100
- Phone: (620) 327-4221
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Auto Body Program
The auto body program at Highland Community College 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 Kansas colleges that offer auto body program.
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Highland Community College (Hesston)
301 South Main, Hesston, KS
Located in Highland, Kansas, Highland Community College is the first college established in the state. The school’s mission is to serve as a stepping-stone on which local area residents begin their journey to a successful future. HCC offers a broad range of associate degrees in various fields, from art to criminal justice. Job certification is the program of choice for students who would rather take a more direct route into the work force than transfer to a baccalaureate college for further study.
In addition to excellent educational offerings, HCC has clubs, activities, and organizations that students are encouraged to join: from personal interest and social groups to academic honor societies, their student groups offer something for everyone!
Admission to Highland is open; students with a high school diplomas or GED are encouraged to apply. Tuition is affordable, and all learners may apply for scholarships and financial aid. For more information, contact Highland’s admissions office, and get on board for the ride of your life!
Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Highland Community College has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 7 |
Associate's Degree | 0 |
Less Than Four-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 6 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 6 |
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
Upon completion of the Auto Body program at Highland Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
Salary & Wages
- Wichita, KS
- Total Employment: 260
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.79
- Average Annual Salary: $53650
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
Salary & Wages
- Wichita, KS
- Total Employment: 150
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.47
- Average Annual Salary: $55050
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Hesston accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Highland Community College may provide student services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Highland Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball