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- School Code: 192300
- Phone: (785) 442-6000
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92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,683Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Auto Body Program
The auto body program at Hutchinson 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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Hutchinson Community College
606 W Main, Highland, KS
Located in South Central Kansas, you will find the Hutchinson Community College. A public community college and vocational prep school, HCC offers certificate programs leading to jobs in many fields, including technical, agricultural, and medical fields, and associate degree programs for students wishing to continue education at four-year schools following graduation. Although community schools have traditionally served students within their areas in brick and mortar classrooms, Hutchinson now offers on-line classes for students whose proximity or work schedules require more progressive means of attending classes.
In an effort to foster development of well-rounded individuals, Hutchinson offers more than just academics. Clubs and activities afford students opportunities to pursue personal, professional, and social interests as well as community service projects. Hutchinson believes in keeping students engaged: in classes, studies, campus-sponsored sports and activities, or hanging out with friends.
In a time of skyrocketing educational costs, HCC has managed to keep its tuition rates low. Even so, students with financial concerns may apply for financial aid, which is awarded on the basis of need. So if you seek a quality education at an affordable price, be sure to check out Hutchinson Community College. It’s a smart choice for discerning students.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hutchinson Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 6 |
Associate's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 6 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 5 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Auto Body program at Hutchinson Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- St. Joseph, MO-KS
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.39
- Average Annual Salary: $44490
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
- St. Joseph, MO-KS
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.57
- Average Annual Salary: $46950
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Hutchinson Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Hutchinson Community College may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Hutchinson Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball