Auto body repair classes in Arkansas
8 auto body programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
6 schools offer these auto body repair programs, and Arkansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Automotive body repairers restore, refinish and replace vehicle bodies and frames; glass repairers replace windshields and window glass. Most employers prefer workers who have finished a collision repair program, which trade and technical schools usually run as a 6-month to 1-year certificate and some community colleges as a 2-year program; new workers still need 2 or 3 years on the job to work independently, and certification is recommended though not required.1 Body shops covered by a federal air rule must train and certify everyone who spray-paints vehicles within 180 days of hiring, in spray gun setup and technique and spray booth upkeep, with refresher training every five years.2
In Arkansas, all 8 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 8 programs here are auto body certificate or diploma (5 programs), auto body (associate degree, 2 programs) and structural or non-structural repair certificate (1 program).
See the 8 programsHow much do auto body repair classes cost in Arkansas?
$6,827 to $9,702 is what most auto body programs in Arkansas cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 8 programs with a price. All of them: $3,221 to $16,941
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 46%
- Working 6 months later
- 44%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $29,900
- Length
- Not enough data
- 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arkansas may also offer auto body repair classes. How these figures are made
All 8 auto body programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding
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8 programs
Collision Repair Technology/GT
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,900Price if you pay yourself$16,941School website, Collision Repair Technology/GT at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark CampusMore details about Collision Repair Technology/GT at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,463
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,700
- Students counted
- 97
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,941
Auto Body Technology (One Yr Cert)
TEXARKANA College
Texarkana, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$6,902School website, Auto Body Technology (One Yr Cert) at TEXARKANA CollegeMore details about Auto Body Technology (One Yr Cert) at TEXARKANA College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,240
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $935
- Students counted
- 67
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,902
Collision Repair Technology
UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
North Little Rock
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$9,197Program website, Collision Repair Technology at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGEMore details about Collision Repair Technology at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 45%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,719
- Length
- 32 weeks, 37 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 43
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,197
Collision Repair Technology (Certificate of Proficiency)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,900Price if you pay yourself$3,221Program website, Collision Repair Technology (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Collision Repair Technology (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,219
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $389
- Students counted
- 39
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,221
Collision Repair Technology (Technical Certificate)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,400Price if you pay yourself$6,599Program website, Collision Repair Technology (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Collision Repair Technology (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 24%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,839
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $579
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,599
Auto Collision Technology - Structural Repair Technology TC
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,702School website, Auto Collision Technology - Structural Repair Technology TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Auto Collision Technology - Structural Repair Technology TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,702
Auto Collision Technology - Cosmetic Repair Technology TC
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,800Price if you pay yourself$9,702School website, Auto Collision Technology - Cosmetic Repair Technology TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Auto Collision Technology - Cosmetic Repair Technology TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 41%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,193
- Length
- 32 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,600
- Students counted
- 15
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,702
Collision Repair Technology
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
Marked Tree
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,600Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)More details about Collision Repair Technology at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,600
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How to pay for auto body repair classes in Arkansas
WIOA funding can pay for auto body repair classes in Arkansas
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for auto body repair classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for auto body repair classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Auto body repair classes in Arkansas
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 7 of 8
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 13th of 17
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 5 of 9
- auto body programs here, against the typical state's 7
- 8 vs 7
State comparisons use the same figures as the auto body repair classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Auto body repair classes in Harrison, Little Rock, Jonesboro and other Arkansas cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Arkansas
How auto body repair classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Arkansas
- CDL training37 programs
- CNA classes29 programs
- Medical assistant training10 programs
- Phlebotomy training16 programs
- Welding classes57 programs
- HVAC training18 programs
- Medical billing and coding training15 programs
- LPN programs31 programs
- EMT classes28 programs
- Electrician training11 programs
- Dental assistant programs4 programs
- Auto mechanic classes19 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school3 programs
- CNC machinist training7 programs
- Carpentry classes4 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training7 programs
- Diesel mechanic training15 programs
- Cybersecurity training7 programs
- IT training33 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- EKG technician programs2 programs
- Massage therapy school1 program
- Paralegal programs1 program
- Fire academy4 programs
- Police academy8 programs
- Surgical tech programs11 programs
- Radiology tech programs8 programs
- Culinary school9 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training6 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training22 programs
- Early childhood education programs28 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school7 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training6 programs
- Hospitality management programs4 programs
- Coding and software development courses2 programs
- Lineman school1 program
- Sonography school3 programs
- Administrative assistant training16 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs5 programs
- Medical lab technician programs7 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses3 programs
- Digital marketing courses2 programs
- Web and graphic design courses7 programs
- Health information technology programs10 programs
- Vet tech programs2 programs
- Patient care technician training7 programs
- OTA programs4 programs
- Forklift certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school1 program
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs2 programs
- Manufacturing technician training8 programs
- Electronics technician training7 programs
- Business administration programs26 programs
- Criminal justice programs23 programs
- Teacher assistant certification18 programs
- Masonry training1 program
- Construction training programs8 programs
- Dental hygiene programs2 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes12 programs
- RN programs38 programs
- Project management certification1 program
Where the Arkansas auto body repair program numbers come from
Which Arkansas auto body repair programs are on this list?
These are the auto body repair programs Arkansas approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.
How the prices and results of Arkansas auto body repair programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about auto body repair classes in Arkansas
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Body and Glass Repairers
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 63.11173, paint stripping and surface coating at area sources
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List