going to an autobody school doesnt mean you'll get a high paying job. well most body guys i know dont make alot of money unless they start their own shop.
I went to McPherson College and got a degree in auto restoration technology. right now i'm working at a shop doing restoration and hot rods, but the pay isnt that great. i figure at the current rate im going, it'll make roughly oh 30 years to pay off my school. for 2 years. so im in school right now trying something else to maybe make me enough money that i can afford to work on my own stuff, and some jobs on the side.
its a tough field to get into. and even tougher to make a living at it. one thing for sure you'll never get rich doing bodywork.