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#1 #1 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. South Florida Institute of Technology Miami, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,027 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#2 #2 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Paterson, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,767 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#3 #3 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,437 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#4 #4 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Apex Technical School Long Island City, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 135 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,986 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#5 #5 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,316 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#6 #6 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,045 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#7 #7 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,419 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#8 #8 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 173 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,527 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#9 #9 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Porter & Chester Institute Bridgeport, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,522 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#10 #10 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,434 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#11 #11 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Industrial Management Training Institute Waterbury, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $34,142 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#12 #12 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,250 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#13 #13 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Pennco Tech-Bristol Bristol, PA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,409 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#14 #14 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,797 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#15 #15 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Florida International Training Institute Miami, FL Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $27,012 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#16 #16 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,767 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#17 #17 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,878 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#18 #18 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,107 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#19 #19 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,952 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#20 #20 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Washington County Community College Calais, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,277 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#21 #21 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,400 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#22 #22 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,816 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#23 #23 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $2,948 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#24 #24 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,050 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#25 #25 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,013 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#26 #26 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Mid-Del Technology Center Midwest City, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,407 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#27 #27 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,730 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#28 #28 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,357 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#29 #29 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Berks Career & Technology Center Leesport, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,926 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#30 #30 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,380 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#31 #31 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Texas State Technical College Waco, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $17,306 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#32 #32 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,330 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#33 #33 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Pinellas Technical College-St- Petersburg Saint Petersburg, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,387 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#34 #34 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,596 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#35 #35 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Erwin Technical College Tampa, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,639 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#36 #36 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden Hamden, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $21,470 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#37 #37 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,170 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#38 #38 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,139 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#39 #39 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,577 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#40 #40 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Suncoast Technical College Sarasota, FL Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,669 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#41 #41 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. J F Ingram State Technical College Deatsville, AL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,480 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#42 #42 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,914 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#43 #43 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,413 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#44 #44 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,239 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#45 #45 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,887 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#46 #46 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Cleveland Community College Shelby, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $1,181 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#47 #47 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,048 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#48 #48 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Sheridan Technical College Hollywood, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,872 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#49 #49 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,100 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#50 #50 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,458 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#51 #51 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,144 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#52 #52 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#53 #53 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,996 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#54 #54 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,569 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#55 #55 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,928 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#56 #56 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,097 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#57 #57 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,733 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#58 #58 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Osceola Technical College Kissimmee, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,566 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#59 #59 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,859 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#60 #60 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,742 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#61 #61 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,530 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#62 #62 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,145 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#63 #63 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,523 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#64 #64 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,371 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#65 #65 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Macomb Community College Warren, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,082 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#66 #66 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Delaware County Community College Media, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,812 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#67 #67 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Overall, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,120 Est. Net Price * $16,314 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#68 #68 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,030 Median Starting Salary $64,000
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Plumbing Technology/Plumber programs prepare individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems in home and business environments. Includes instruction in source determination, water distribution, waster removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, welding and soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

While Plumbing Technology/Plumber has degrees up to the Associates degree, the majority of students earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Students major in Plumbing Technology/Plumber all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level sees the most graduates in Florida. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Plumbing Technology/Plumber is $55,200.

Popularity of Plumbing Technology/Plumber Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Plumbing Technology/Plumber, include Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are jobs that pay more, such as First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers. the most in-demand position for Plumbing Technology/Plumber majors is First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Plumbing Technology/Plumber majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Plumbing Technology/Plumber majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,238

Female Students

46 (3%)

Male Students

1,192 (96%)

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Plumbing Technology/Plumber

#1 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$28,027

$64,000

#2 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$22,767

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#3 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$15,437

$64,000

#4 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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#5 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$11,419

$64,000

#8 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$20,522

$64,000

#10 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$5,434

$64,000

#11 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$34,142

$64,000

#12 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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$64,000

#13 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S.