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Collision Repair

A blend of artistry and craftsmanship

When a vehicle gets involved in an accident, it takes a special set of skills that only trained and certified technicians have to be able to repair it so that it is safe to go back on the road. And, with increasing vehicle technologies, this sector has quickly become one of the high skilled careers that will always be in-demand, no matter what.

Collision Repair Technician

Restore and replace parts of automobile frames.

Median to Top Salary

$53,000 - $76,900

Future Outlook*

1,441 OPENINGS

Painter

Paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes.

Median to Top Salary

$48,700 - $67,200

Future Outlook*

1,815 OPENINGS

Glass Installers & Repairers

Replace or repair broken windshields in cars or trucks.

Median to Top Salary

$51,800 - $74,400

Future Outlook*

185 OPENINGS

Find the right college for you

Minnesota State has 25 colleges with transportation related program pathways. Below is the list of colleges that support these career pathways. Expand each one to see what each college offers!

Campus Location
3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
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*All data is from the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence’s Demand Analysis and Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development Labor Market Information. *Future Outlook is the number of job openings over the next five years.

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