Auto Body Program

The auto body program at Morrisville State 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 New York colleges that offer auto body program.

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Morrisville State College

2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY

Morrisville State College, located in Morrisville, New York, is a college within the State University of New York. The school has two campuses, one in Morrisville and the other in Norwich, serving those areas as both a two year and four year institution.

At one point the college was considered one of the most technologically advanced in the country. The school maintains its interest in remaining competitive,  offering new methods of education and increased quality of life, such as the recent program replace land lines in dormitories with cell phones for each student. The school was among the first to adopt campus wide wireless internet access.

Academics

Morrisville State College offers bachelor and associate degree programs, as well as a limited number of certificate programs. Initially the school was a junior college, but expanded to offer four year educational opportunities. The school has a large number of associate programs and a growing list of bachelor degree programs. The goal of the school is to provide a quality education that meets the needs of its students, whether such needs are vocational or academic.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Morrisville State College must complete and submit the application, provide all transcripts and test scores, and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Students apply to particular programs rather than the school itself, thus different programs may have additional requirements that must be met for consideration.

Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal Personal Identification Number (PIN) and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office may need additional information and it is advised that students consult the office during the financial aid application process. Awards are available in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships at the federal and state level.

Athletics

Previously a member of the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), Morrisville State College is now a member of the National College Athletics Association (NCAA), Division III. As a member of the NJCAA, the school had won several national championships. Athletic programs are available during specific seasons:

Fall athletic programs:

• Field Hockey
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cross Country

Winter athletic programs:

• Ice Hockey
• Hunt Seat Equestrian
• Western Equestrian
• Basketball

Spring athletic programs:

• Lacrosse
• Softball

In addition to intercollegiate programs, intramural sports are available to students wishing to compete on a friendly level with one another.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Morrisville State College offers an associate's degree program in auto body.

Students by Gender (2019)

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $39900
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $47330

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

Salary & Wages

• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $36490

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $50890
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $45480

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