Auto body repair classes in Minneapolis, Minnesota
19 auto body programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
4 schools offer these auto body repair programs with classes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 12 of these 19 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.
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 Minneapolis, all 19 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 19 programs here are structural or non-structural repair certificate (4 programs), auto body certificate or diploma (4 programs), estimating course (3 programs), painting and refinishing course (3 programs), and 5 more of 2 other kinds.
See the 19 programsAll 31 auto body programs in Minnesota, including online programs
How much do auto body repair classes cost in Minneapolis?
$2,582 to $8,352 is what most auto body programs in Minneapolis cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $1,452 to $52,199
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 64%
- Working 6 months later
- 80%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $37,000
- Length
- 30 to 90 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 Minneapolis may also offer auto body repair classes. How these figures are made
All 19 auto body programs in Minneapolis approved for WIOA funding
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Autobody Estimator
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$1,452Program website, Autobody Estimator at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Autobody Estimator at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,452
Autobody Estimator
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$1,452Program website, Autobody Estimator at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Autobody Estimator at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,452
Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Structural Repair Technician Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Structural Repair Technician Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Structural Repair Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Refinishing Technician Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, Refinishing Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Refinishing Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Refinishing Technician Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, Refinishing Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Refinishing Technician Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Custom Fabrication and Finishing
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$3,066Program website, Custom Fabrication and Finishing at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Custom Fabrication and Finishing at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,066
Custom Fabrication and Finishing
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$3,066Program website, Custom Fabrication and Finishing at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Custom Fabrication and Finishing at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,066
Auto Body Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$10,328Program website, Auto Body Technician at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Auto Body Technician at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,328
Auto Body Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$10,328Program website, Auto Body Technician at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Auto Body Technician at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,259
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,328
Auto Body Technician
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,000Price if you pay yourself$6,781Program website, Auto Body Technician at Century CollegeMore details about Auto Body Technician at Century College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,246
- Length
- 60 weeks, 41 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 117
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,781
Auto Body Collision Technology
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,400Price if you pay yourself$12,528Program website, Auto Body Collision Technology at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Auto Body Collision Technology at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,093
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 83
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,528
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,100Price if you pay yourself$52,199Program website, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing at Dunwoody College of TechnologyMore details about Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing at Dunwoody College of Technology
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,020
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $990
- Students counted
- 70
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $52,199
Auto Body Technology
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,200Price if you pay yourself$9,924Program website, Auto Body Technology at Century CollegeMore details about Auto Body Technology at Century College
- Finished
- 13%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,300
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,924
Estimator
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600Price if you pay yourself$2,436Program website, Estimator at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Estimator at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,896
- Length
- 30 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,436
Paint Preparation
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600Price if you pay yourself$3,654Program website, Paint Preparation at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Paint Preparation at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,896
- Length
- 30 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,654
Body Technician
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600Price if you pay yourself$4,872Program website, Body Technician at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Body Technician at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,896
- Length
- 30 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,872
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How to pay for auto body repair classes in Minneapolis
WIOA funding can pay for auto body repair classes in Minneapolis
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.
Other training in Minneapolis
How auto body repair classes compare with the rest of skilled trades across Minnesota: Trade school programs in Minnesota
- CDL training14 programs
- CNA classes10 programs
- Welding classes19 programs
- HVAC training17 programs
- EMT classes15 programs
- Auto mechanic classes20 programs
- CNC machinist training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training43 programs
- IT training108 programs
- Esthetician school10 programs
- Fire academy12 programs
- Police academy4 programs
- Culinary school14 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training20 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training22 programs
- Coding and software development courses24 programs
- Data analytics courses31 programs
- Administrative assistant training21 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses27 programs
- Digital marketing courses12 programs
- Web and graphic design courses33 programs
- Manufacturing technician training13 programs
- Electronics technician training12 programs
- Business administration programs29 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes35 programs
- RN programs17 programs
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Where the Minneapolis auto body repair program numbers come from
Which Minneapolis auto body repair programs are on this list?
These are the auto body repair programs with classes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Minnesota page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.
How the prices and results of Minneapolis 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.
Sources for the facts about auto body repair classes in Minneapolis
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Body and Glass Repairers
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 63.11173, paint stripping and surface coating at area sources
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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