by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study autobody/collision and repair technology/technician, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 54 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing autobody/collision and repair technology/technician, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans below:
Salt Lake Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Salt Lake Community College
A rank of #2 makes Wake Technical Community College one of the top autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veteran students. Wake Technical Community College scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Wake Technical Community College
Dallas College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Dallas College
Austin Community College District came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. Austin Community College District scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about autobody/collision and repair technology/technician at Austin Community College District
Hennepin Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. Hennepin Technical College scores 79.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Rosedale Technical College came in at #6 for veteran autobody/collision and repair technology/technician students this year. Rosedale Technical College scores 79.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Rosedale Technical College
Tarrant County College District came in at #7 for veteran autobody/collision and repair technology/technician students this year. Tarrant County College District scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Tarrant County College District
SUNY Morrisville landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at SUNY Morrisville
Pikes Peak State College came in at #9 for veteran autobody/collision and repair technology/technician students this year. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for Pikes Peak State College
St Cloud Technical and Community College placed #10 among the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. St Cloud Technical and Community College scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Southeast Technical College placed #11 among the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about autobody/collision and repair technology/technician at Southeast Technical College
Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. Fayetteville Technical Community College scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about autobody/collision and repair technology/technician at Fayetteville Technical Community College
Des Moines Area Community College came in at #13 for veteran autobody/collision and repair technology/technician students this year. Des Moines Area Community College scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for Des Moines Area Community College
Lake Area Technical College landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Lake Area Technical College
Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Dakota County Technical College placed #16 among the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for Dakota County Technical College
Greenville Technical College placed #17 among the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 74.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Greenville Technical College
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #18 for veteran autobody/collision and repair technology/technician students this year. Central Piedmont Community College scores 74.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for Central Piedmont Community College
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #19 for veteran autobody/collision and repair technology/technician students this year. It scores 74.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for Metropolitan Community College Area
Guilford Technical Community College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. The school's overall veterans score is 74.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Dunwoody College of Technology landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing autobody/collision and repair technology/technician. Dunwoody College of Technology scores 73.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the autobody/collision and repair technology/technician program at Dunwoody College of Technology
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred scores 73.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Vincennes University came in at #23 for veteran autobody/collision and repair technology/technician students this year. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for Vincennes University
Ranken Technical College placed #24 among the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about autobody/collision and repair technology/technician at Ranken Technical College
State Technical College of Missouri ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges for veterans. State Technical College of Missouri scores 72.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full autobody/collision and repair technology/technician report for State Technical College of Missouri
Not far behind, these autobody/collision and repair technology/technician colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying autobody/collision and repair technology/technician: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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