Auto Body Program

The auto body program at Utah Valley University 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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Utah Valley University

Old Main Hill, Logan, UT

Utah Valley University (UVU), located in Orem, Utah, is an institution of higher education that emphasizes hands-on learning that it refers to as "engaged learning," and earned the school the status of a "community engaged" school. In fact, UVU has an "Engaged Learning Office" and receives grants to support its many engaged learning projects, which includes internships and community service.

UVU offers 57 bachelor's degree programs and three master's degree programs.  Additionally, UVU offers many career and technical training programs both on campus and through its partnership with Mountainland Applied Technology College.

History

In 1941, UVU was founded as Central Utah Vocational School to provide war production training. It was part of the Provo School District in Utah. In 1947, the school received funds to become a permanent state school, and in 1948 it received a permanent campus site in Provo. Once the school grew, the state acquired more land for a larger campus in Orem, Utah. The first building at this new site was erected in 1977.  After several name changes through the years, the school is now called the Utah Valley University (UVU). It has 46 buildings on its main Orem Campus, with additional sites in Provo, Heber City and Lehi, Utah. The school's mission remains to serve the communities in the southern Utah region, including Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties.

Academics

Utah Valley University's academic calendar follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, and a summer term that is comprised of three shorter sessions.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Humanities & Social Sciences
• College of Science and Health
• College of Technology and Computing
• School of Public Services
• School of the Arts
• School of Education
• University College
• Woodbury School of Business

In addition to its Colleges and Schools, UVU has several academic centers and Institutes.

Student Life

There is much to do at UVU, and many opportunities for student involvement.  UVU has many student clubs and organizations that focus on academics, sports, religion, special interests and more. For students who are interested in the arts, there are exhibits, showings and performances available at the Woodbury Art Museum, Noorda Theatre, Regan Theatre, and UCCU Center for sports events. In addition to intramural sports teams, there is the Outdoor Adventure Center, which organizes outdoor excursions that include river rafting, skiing, and rock climbing.

Additional services and facilities for students include a multicultural center, Service Learning Center, Center for the Advancement of Leadership, Honors Program, Student Ambassadors program, and more.  

Athletics

The "Wolverines" athletic teams of UVU compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Track & Field
• Wrestling

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus in Orem, Utah, UVU has the following campuses and sites:

• Wasatch Campus (Heber City, Utah)
• Provo Airport Campus (Provo Municipal Airport)
• Canyon Park Building (Orem, Utah)
• Capitol Reef Field Station (Capitol Reef National Park, Utah)
• UVU North (Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs, Utah)
• UVU North (Lehi Jr. High School, Orem, Utah)
• UVU West (Orem, Utah)
• UVU South (Spanish Fork High School, Orem, Utah)
• Mountainland Applied Technology College

Community Life

Orem, Utah is located 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City.  It is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains near Utah Lake. Students and community members have access to outdoor adventures year round, such as water or snow skiing, hiking, and rock climbing.  There are numerous parks in Orem, and the many outdoor concerts and other community activities contribute to making it a great place to raise a family. Orem also boasts a vibrant grass roots art and music scene, in addition to its excellent shopping venues.  The Orem area is also a hub for business, with many major companies and start-ups located in the region.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Utah Valley University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Logan, UT-ID
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $38040

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).