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Auto body repair classes in Nebraska

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

6 schools offer these auto body repair programs, and Nebraska has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 4 of these 9 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 Nebraska, 1 of the 9 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 8 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 9 programs here are auto body (associate degree, 5 programs), auto body certificate or diploma (2 programs), structural or non-structural repair certificate (1 program) and custom paint, fabrication and restoration (1 program).

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How much do auto body repair classes cost in Nebraska?

Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$6,960 to $7,926most of them, usually 64 weeks long
Other auto body repair programs (4 programs)
$1,972 to $7,308all 4 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
61%
Working 6 months later
77%
Earned a year, estimated
about $38,600
Length
48 to 64 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 Nebraska may also offer auto body repair classes. How these figures are made

Are there free auto body repair classes in Nebraska?

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

All 9 auto body programs in Nebraska approved for WIOA funding

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9 programs

  • Auto body (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Collision Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Metropolitan Community College

    Omaha

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaAuto body (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,899
    School website, Auto Collision Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Auto Collision Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,641
    Length
    86 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,110
    Students counted
    222
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,899
    School website, Auto Collision Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College

  • Auto body (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Collision Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, LincolnAuto body (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,926
    Program website, Auto Collision Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    More details about Auto Collision Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,655
    Length
    64 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,605
    Students counted
    71
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,926
    Program website, Auto Collision Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College

  • Auto body (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Body Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Northeast Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Community College, NorfolkAuto body (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,832
    School website, Auto Body Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College
    More details about Auto Body Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,121
    Length
    64 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,288
    Students counted
    63
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,832
    School website, Auto Body Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College

  • Auto body (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Auto Body Technology - AAS

    Central Community College

    Grand Island

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand IslandAuto body (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$43,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,056
    School website, Auto Body Technology - AAS at Central Community College
    More details about Auto Body Technology - AAS at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,800
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    62
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,056
    School website, Auto Body Technology - AAS at Central Community College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Body Technology - Diploma

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,220
    More details about Auto Body Technology - Diploma at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,323
    Length
    48 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,220

  • Auto body (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Body Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteAuto body (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$14,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,960
    More details about Auto Body Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,580
    Length
    64 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,960

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Body Technology - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,972
    More details about Auto Body Technology - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,972

  • Structural or non-structural repair certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Collision Repair and Refinish Technology - Non-structural Collision Repair - Certificate

    Western Nebraska Community College

    Scottsbluff

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Nebraska Community College, ScottsbluffStructural or non-structural repair certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,984
    Program website, Collision Repair and Refinish Technology - Non-structural Collision Repair - Certificate at Western Nebraska Community College
    More details about Collision Repair and Refinish Technology - Non-structural Collision Repair - Certificate at Western Nebraska Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,984
    Program website, Collision Repair and Refinish Technology - Non-structural Collision Repair - Certificate at Western Nebraska Community College

  • Custom paint, fabrication and restorationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Customization & Restoration - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteCustom paint, fabrication and restoration · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,308
    More details about Automotive Customization & Restoration - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,308

How to pay for auto body repair classes in Nebraska

WIOA funding can pay for auto body repair classes in Nebraska

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 Nebraska

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 17
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
9 of 9
auto body programs here, against the typical state's 7
9 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).

Auto body repair classes in North Platte, Omaha, Lincoln and other Nebraska cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Nebraska

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

Where the Nebraska auto body repair program numbers come from

Which Nebraska auto body repair programs are on this list?

These are the auto body repair programs Nebraska 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 Nebraska offers.

How the prices and results of Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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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