Auto body schools in Texas
We found 20 schools offering auto body & collision repair training in Texas, with campuses in Amarillo, Grand Prairie, San Antonio, and Waco and more. Auto body technicians in Texas earn a median $51,700 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 20
- Public colleges
- 18
- Median pay in TX
- $51,700
- Cities with schools
- 5
20 auto body & collision repair schools
School results
Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
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Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Auto body & collision repair
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +3
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- Automotive technician
- +9
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +10
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Houston, TX · Private
- Auto body & collision repair
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +3
Auto body schools by city
- Dallas (3 within 30 mi)
- Arlington (3 within 30 mi)
- Lewisville (4 within 30 mi)
- DeSoto (3 within 30 mi)
- Keller (3 within 30 mi)
What auto body technicians earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto body technician salary in TexasHow to become an auto body technician
- Median pay
- $51,700
- $24.86 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,140–$78,570
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 14,070
- 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 Texas?
We list 20 schools in Texas with auto body & collision repair programs: 18 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Amarillo, Grand Prairie, San Antonio, Waco, and Athens.
Are there community college auto body & collision repair programs in Texas?
Yes. 18 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 20 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,085 to $33,250. 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 Texas?
The median pay for auto body technicians in Texas is $51,700 a year, and most earn between $34,140 and $78,570, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a auto body & collision repair school in Texas?
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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Auto body schools in other states
- California (21)
- Florida (18)
- North Carolina (18)
- Oklahoma (18)
- Tennessee (14)
- Georgia (13)
- Minnesota (10)
- Kansas (9)
- Pennsylvania (9)
- Wisconsin (8)
- Colorado (7)
- Illinois (7)
- Iowa (7)
- Mississippi (7)
- Washington (7)
- Arkansas (6)