Auto Body Program

The auto body program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology – Okmulgee 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer auto body program.

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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology – Okmulgee

Also known as University of Oklahoma

660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK

Interested in taking up an applied science or technology degree? Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology- Okmulgee is the premier institution and the only university of applied technology in Oklahoma.

Located 40 miles south of Tulsa, OSUIT is a comprehensive technical institution with high-quality, advancing-technology programs and services focused on productivity and excellence. It is one of the campus systems of the Oklahoma State University governed by the OSU/A&M Board of Regents.

Have a taste of its hands-on technical education in more than 30 programs of Associate in Applied Science degrees, 4 Associate in Science transfer degree, and 3 programs for Bachelor of Technology degrees. These are taught by world-class administrators and faculty with its effective strategic plans, advanced equipments and unique partnership with industry.

Whether you are a single, married or non-traditional student, you can get access to OSUIT services and facilities with options specially made to meet your unique needs.

You’ll have on-campus support like residential, health, union, safety and dining services. The residence halls are state-of-the-art equipped with internet, phone line and cable television. The campus wellness center, Covelle Hall, has amenities of a full-service health facility where you can use its indoor basketball court, racquetball courts, free weight and machine workout rooms and sauna.

OSUIT also offers academic advising, counseling, and financial aid. Club memberships are open to all students. You may choose from the 20 organizations ranging from departmental to social groups and get to enjoy its 100 events per year.

With these valuable factors, OSU Institute of Technology can further prepare you as competitive workforce and contributing members of society.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology – Okmulgee offers an associate's degree program in auto body.

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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

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $42030

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $35170

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