Auto body repair classes in Oklahoma

11 auto body programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

11 schools offer these auto body repair programs, and Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, 9 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma and 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 11 programs here are auto body certificate or diploma (10 programs) and painting and refinishing course (1 program).

See the 11 programs

How much do auto body repair classes cost in Oklahoma?

$2,104 to $3,253 is what most auto body programs in Oklahoma cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $1,710 to $12,096

In the typical program

Finished the program: 76%
Working 6 months later: Left out; Far more of Oklahoma's programs report exactly 100% than in other states
Earned a year, estimated: about $29,000
Length: Not reported; None of the 11 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Oklahoma may also offer auto body repair classes. How these figures are made

The year of these Oklahoma figures is uncertain. Oklahoma has not sent its program year 2024 data to the federal site, so check with the school and an American Job Center that the program is still approved and the funding terms still apply. We will update this page when that data is out. More on this

Are there free auto body repair classes in Oklahoma?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Most auto body repair programs in Oklahoma cost $2,104 to $3,253. Prices on this page run from $1,710 to $12,096.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 auto body programs in Oklahoma approved for WIOA funding

11 programs

Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Collision Technology
Canadian Valley Technology Center
Chickasha
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Canadian Valley Technology Center, ChickashaAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,940
Program website, Automotive Collision Technology at Canadian Valley Technology Center
More details about Automotive Collision Technology at Canadian Valley Technology Center
Finished
74%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$20
Students counted
117
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,940
Program website, Automotive Collision Technology at Canadian Valley Technology Center
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Collision Repair
Western Technology Center
Burns Flat
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Western Technology Center, Burns FlatAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,300
Price if you pay yourself$2,573
Program website, Automotive Collision Repair at Western Technology Center
More details about Automotive Collision Repair at Western Technology Center
Finished
76%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$6,828
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$125
Students counted
76
Earned a year, estimated
$27,300
Price if you pay yourself
$2,573
Program website, Automotive Collision Repair at Western Technology Center
Painting and refinishing courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Auto Refinishing Fundamentals
Southern Tech
Ardmore
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southern Tech, ArdmorePainting and refinishing course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,710
School website, Auto Refinishing Fundamentals at Southern Tech
More details about Auto Refinishing Fundamentals at Southern Tech
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,971
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$185
Students counted
48
Earned a year, estimated
$31,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,710
School website, Auto Refinishing Fundamentals at Southern Tech
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
Red River Technology Center
Duncan
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Red River Technology Center, DuncanAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,100
Price if you pay yourself$2,685
School website, Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology at Red River Technology Center
More details about Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology at Red River Technology Center
Finished
42%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,280
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
46
Earned a year, estimated
$29,100
Price if you pay yourself
$2,685
School website, Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology at Red River Technology Center
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Collision Repair Technology
Autry Technology Center
Enid
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Autry Technology Center, EnidAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,100
Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Autry Technology Center
More details about Collision Repair Technology at Autry Technology Center
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$6,970
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
42
Earned a year, estimated
$27,900
Price if you pay yourself
$2,100
Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Autry Technology Center
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Collision Repair
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tulsa Technology Center, TulsaAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,000
Price if you pay yourself$5,505
School website, Collision Repair at Tulsa Technology Center
More details about Collision Repair at Tulsa Technology Center
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$10,000
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,300
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
$40,000
Price if you pay yourself
$5,505
School website, Collision Repair at Tulsa Technology Center
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Combination Collision Repair Technician
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Choctaw
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center, ChoctawAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,800
Price if you pay yourself$2,340
Program website, Combination Collision Repair Technician at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
More details about Combination Collision Repair Technician at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,200
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
$28,800
Price if you pay yourself
$2,340
Program website, Combination Collision Repair Technician at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Auto Collision - Hugo
Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers
Hugo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers, HugoAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$18,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,108
School website, Auto Collision - Hugo at Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers
More details about Auto Collision - Hugo at Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers
Finished
76%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$4,590
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$8
Students counted
29
Earned a year, estimated
$18,400
Price if you pay yourself
$2,108
School website, Auto Collision - Hugo at Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Collision Repair Technology/Collision Repair Technician
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, ShawneeAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,400
Price if you pay yourself$3,585
School website, Collision Repair Technology/Collision Repair Technician at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
More details about Collision Repair Technology/Collision Repair Technician at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Finished
65%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,348
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,325
Students counted
24
Earned a year, estimated
$29,400
Price if you pay yourself
$3,585
School website, Collision Repair Technology/Collision Repair Technician at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Collision Repair
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Joplin, MO
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education, Joplin, MOAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Oklahoma; Oklahoma approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,096
School website, Collision Repair at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
More details about Collision Repair at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Finished
71%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,660
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,096
School website, Collision Repair at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Collision Technology
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Canadian Valley Technology Center, El RenoAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,921
More details about Automotive Collision Technology at Canadian Valley Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$277
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,921

How to pay for auto body repair classes in Oklahoma

WIOA funding can pay for auto body repair classes in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 3rd of 17
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 4 of 9
auto body programs here, against the typical state's 7: 11 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 Oklahoma City, Weatherford, Ardmore and other Oklahoma cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Oklahoma

How auto body repair classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Oklahoma

Where the Oklahoma auto body repair program numbers come from

Which Oklahoma auto body repair programs are on this list?

These are the auto body repair programs Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma offers.

How the prices and results of Oklahoma 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.

How reliable are the Oklahoma figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site says Oklahoma has not yet sent its data for program year 2024.¹¹ So we cannot say which year these figures describe; they may be older. Before you enroll, check with the school and your local American Job Center that the program is still approved and that the funding terms still apply. We will update these pages when the federal site publishes the 2024 data for Oklahoma. We leave out the share working 6 months later for Oklahoma: far more of its programs report exactly 100% than in other states.

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Auto body repair classes in Oklahoma

How much do auto body repair classes cost in Oklahoma?

Are there free auto body repair classes in Oklahoma?

All 11 auto body programs in Oklahoma approved for WIOA funding

Automotive Collision Technology

Automotive Collision Repair

Auto Refinishing Fundamentals

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Collision Repair Technology

Collision Repair

Combination Collision Repair Technician

Auto Collision - Hugo

Collision Repair Technology/Collision Repair Technician