Auto Body Program

The auto body program at Snow 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 Utah colleges that offer auto body program.

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Snow College

Also known as Ogden-Weber Tech College

200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT

If you fancy yourself a bit of an American history buff, then Snow College in Ephraim, Utah can provide you with some interesting trivia. Founded in 1888 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the school went through many changes, as you can well imagine, including three changes to its name.

First founded as Sanpete Stake Academy, it eventually evolved to Snow Normal College, then Snow Junior College, until 1931 when they finally settled on Snow College. Eventually, the Church bid farewell, and Snow College became a state supported institution.

Although Snow College does offer many programs of study, it is well known for its division of Fine Arts, Communications and New Media programs. This includes art, dance and music. Snow College has established itself has one of the best institutions to offer education in the arts, music and sports in Utah.

Snow College is a smaller sized college and there are currently just over 4300 students enrolled. Many find the size beneficial; along with smaller classes that provides better one-on-one interaction with teachers.

Tuition at Snow College will cost just under $9000 per year for in state students, and over $15000 annually for out of state students. Student housing is available as well, with costs estimated at $4300 per year.

There is no shortage of student activities or clubs at Snow College, and students will quickly discover just how much the small community of Ephraim, Utah really has to offer. If students want to try something completely different, they can go rock climbing, hiking, biking, swimming and so much more.

For more information on everything that Snow College has to offer, please visit their website.

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

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $45160

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).