Auto body schools in North Carolina

Looking for auto body & collision repair schools in North Carolina? There are 18, including 18 public colleges. Auto body technicians in North Carolina earn a median $50,520 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
18
Public colleges
18
Median pay in NC
$50,520
Cities with schools
6

18 auto body & collision repair schools

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  1. Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina

    Flat Rock, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11

  2. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

    Hudson, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +14

  3. Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

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  5. Central Carolina Community College

    Sanford, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  6. Central Piedmont Community College

    Charlotte, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Cleveland Community College

    Shelby, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

  8. Coastal Carolina Community College

    Jacksonville, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  9. Edgecombe Community College

    Tarboro, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +12

  10. Fayetteville Technical Community College

    Fayetteville, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  11. Forsyth Technical Community College

    Winston-Salem, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  12. Guilford Technical Community College

    Jamestown, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  13. Haywood Community College

    Clyde, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +6

  14. Randolph Community College

    Asheboro, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +10

  15. Sandhills Community College

    Pinehurst, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Automotive technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +11

  16. Stanly Community College

    Albemarle, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  17. Wake Technical Community College

    Raleigh, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  18. Wayne Community College

    Goldsboro, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13

  19. Wilkes Community College

    Wilkesboro, NC · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +10

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What auto body technicians earn in North Carolina

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Auto body technician salary in North CarolinaHow to become an auto body technician

Median pay
$50,520
$24.29 an hour
Typical range
$36,630–$83,250
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NC
5,180
Job growth, 2025–35
+3.7%
12,600 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many auto body & collision repair schools are in North Carolina?

We list 18 schools in North Carolina with auto body & collision repair programs: 18 public colleges. Campuses are in Flat Rock, Wilmington, Sanford, Shelby, and Jacksonville.

Are there community college auto body & collision repair programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 18 public colleges in North Carolina offer auto body & collision repair. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does auto body & collision repair school cost in North Carolina?

Among the 16 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $15,002. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do auto body technicians make in North Carolina?

The median pay for auto body technicians in North Carolina is $50,520 a year, and most earn between $36,630 and $83,250, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a auto body & collision repair school in North Carolina?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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