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#1 #1 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT At Montana State University-Northern, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $62,969
#2 #2 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI At New England Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 920–1,140 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#3 #3 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland, KS At Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Cloud Computing, and Welding Technology/Welder....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#4 #4 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Metal Fabricator, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#5 #5 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Texas State Technical College Waco, TX At Texas State Technical College, only one major is offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#6 #6 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA At Los Angeles Trade Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#7 #7 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME At Northern Maine Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Electrician, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#8 #8 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 805 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#9 #9 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM Annually, Northern New Mexico College awards about 43 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#10 #10 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME At Southern Maine Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#11 #11 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 50 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#12 #12 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME Each year, Central Maine Community College awards about 87 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#13 #13 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Hinds Community College Raymond, MS Each year, Hinds Community College grants around 728 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#14 #14 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX Annually, Collin County Community College District awards about 156 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#15 #15 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA At Westmoreland County Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#16 #16 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN At St Cloud Technical and Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Farm/Farm and Ranch Management....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#17 #17 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Butler Community College El Dorado, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#18 #18 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI At Henry Ford College, only one major is offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Typically, 7 students are awarded a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#19 #19 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#20 #20 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. American River College Sacramento, CA At American River College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#21 #21 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM At Central New Mexico Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
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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 Associates degree level sees the most graduates in Texas. 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

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Student Demographics

Total Students

133

Female Students

4 (3%)

Male Students

129 (96%)

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