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Auto body repair classes in Pennsylvania

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

11 schools offer these auto body repair programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 1 of the 14 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 13 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 14 programs here are auto body certificate or diploma (13 programs) and auto body (associate degree, 1 program).

See the 14 programs

How much do auto body repair classes cost in Pennsylvania?

$8,500 to $20,516 is what most auto body programs in Pennsylvania cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $6,500 to $50,594

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Left out
Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
36 to 63 weeks

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

Are there free auto body repair classes in Pennsylvania?

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

All 14 auto body programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Auto body (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair Technology

    Rosedale Technical College

    Based in Pittsburgh, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rosedale Technical College, based in Pittsburgh, PAAuto body (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,400
    Price if you pay yourself$37,000

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Rosedale Technical College
    More details about Collision Repair Technology at Rosedale Technical College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,349
    Length
    64 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,275
    Students counted
    106
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $37,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Rosedale Technical College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Body Technician

    Erie Institute Of Technology Inc

    Based in Erie, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Erie Institute Of Technology Inc, based in Erie, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,660
    Program website, Automotive Body Technician at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
    More details about Automotive Body Technician at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,660
    Program website, Automotive Body Technician at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair Technician - CR

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$50,594
    Program website, Collision Repair Technician - CR at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Collision Repair Technician - CR at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,538
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $50,594
    Program website, Collision Repair Technician - CR at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Collision Repair Technology

    Jefferson County Dubois Area

    Based in Reynoldsville, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson County Dubois Area, based in Reynoldsville, PAAuto body certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    More details about Automotive Collision Repair Technology at Jefferson County Dubois Area
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair Technology

    Sun Area Technical Institute

    Based in New Berlin, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sun Area Technical Institute, based in New Berlin, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    School website, Collision Repair Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute
    More details about Collision Repair Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    School website, Collision Repair Technology at Sun Area Technical Institute

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology

    Greater Altoona Career &

    Based in Altoona, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Greater Altoona Career &, based in Altoona, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,887
    Program website, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology at Greater Altoona Career &
    More details about Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology at Greater Altoona Career &
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,010
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,887
    Program website, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology at Greater Altoona Career &

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Body Technology

    Somerset County Technology Center

    Based in Somerset, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,500
    More details about Automotive Body Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,324
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,500

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair Technology

    Beaver County Career &

    Based in Monaca, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beaver County Career &, based in Monaca, PAAuto body certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,500
    Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Beaver County Career &
    More details about Collision Repair Technology at Beaver County Career &
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $570
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,500
    Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Beaver County Career &

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair Technology

    Indiana County Technology Center

    Based in Indiana, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indiana County Technology Center, based in Indiana, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,420
    Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
    More details about Collision Repair Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,420
    Program website, Collision Repair Technology at Indiana County Technology Center

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Auto Collision Repair (1080 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, Auto Collision Repair (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Auto Collision Repair (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $24
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,300
    Program website, Auto Collision Repair (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Body Repair/Welding Technology

    Somerset County Technology Center

    Based in Somerset, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Automotive Body Repair/Welding Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,493
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,000

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Mechanic/ Automotive Body Repair Technology

    Somerset County Technology Center

    Based in Somerset, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Automotive Mechanic/ Automotive Body Repair Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,192
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,000

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Collision Repair Technology

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr

    Based in Leesport, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, based in Leesport, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,082
    Program website, Automotive Collision Repair Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    More details about Automotive Collision Repair Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    73 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $573
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,082
    Program website, Automotive Collision Repair Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair Technician - CL

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PAAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$43,048
    Program website, Collision Repair Technician - CL at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Collision Repair Technician - CL at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,538
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $43,048
    Program website, Collision Repair Technician - CL at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

How to pay for auto body repair classes in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for auto body repair classes in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $10,000
6 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
17th of 17
auto body programs here, against the typical state's 7
14 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).

Other training in Pennsylvania

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

Where the Pennsylvania auto body repair program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania auto body repair programs are on this list?

These are the auto body repair programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How the prices and results of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about auto body repair classes in Pennsylvania

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Body and Glass Repairers
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 63.11173, paint stripping and surface coating at area sources
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. 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)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. 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