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Auto Body Program
The auto body program at Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical 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 Minnesota colleges that offer auto body program.
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Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical
Also known as Southeast Technical
2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN
The Minnesota State College–Southeast Technical is a school that is dedicated in providing quality education for employment. With its main goal to meet the training and education needs of both students and employers, Southeast Technical provides students with strong foundation on both general and technical knowledge.
Currently, Southeast Technical has three campuses that are located near the beautiful Upper Mississippi River and these include the Red Wing Campus, Winona Campus and the Tandeski Center which are all located in Winona City in Minnesota. Established in 1949, the Southeast Technical School has a total combined area of 41,000 square foot. The school was the second college under the Minnesota State College and University System awarded by the Higher Learning Commission for its distance learning accreditation. Today, Southeast Technical has the largest healthcare-related technical programs in the state. On the other hand, the school also offers unique programs like Musical String Instrument Repair and Mobile Electronics Installation.
The boards of trustees from the Minnesota State Colleges and University System set the tuition fee rate of the school. Currently, the tuition rate of Southeast Technical for all in-district, out-of-district and out-of-state students is $172 per semester credit. However, some programs may have differential costs due to additional expenditures of the program.
On the other hand, students who wish to transfer to a four-year college and university can take advantage of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum wherein students can transfer to any local university or college he or she wishes as long as they have met the minimum transfer requirements.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeast Technical has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 2 |
| Associate's Degree | 1 |
| Less Than Four-Year Award | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
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 Southeast Technical, 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
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college 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, Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical may offer services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Assisting students to find work