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#1 #1 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Montana State University-Northern is a non selective school. They receive roughly 600 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $10,940 Median Starting Salary $62,849
#2 #2 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Vincennes University Vincennes, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,637 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#3 #3 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Est. Net Price * $8,844 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#4 #4 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI New England Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $33,437 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#5 #5 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,250 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#6 #6 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,613 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#7 #7 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Western Technical College La Crosse, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,297 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#8 #8 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,952 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#9 #9 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,383 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#10 #10 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,730 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#11 #11 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,107 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#12 #12 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,279 Median Starting Salary $63,868
#13 #13 Best College for Plumbing Technology/Plumber in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,742 Median Starting Salary $63,868
*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 Associates degree level sees the most graduates in Rhode Island. 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.

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Student Demographics

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Female Students

3 (3%)

Male Students

80 (96%)

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Plumbing Technology/Plumber

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

100%

4

890–1,090

$10,940

$62,849

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

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$9,637

$63,868

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

91%

18

1,040–1,190

$8,844

$63,868

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

74%

20

920–1,140

$33,437

$63,868

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

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9

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$7,250

$63,868

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

68%

4

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$8,613

$63,868

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

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10

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$9,297

$63,868

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

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$11,952

$63,868

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

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$8,383

$63,868

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

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$10,730

$63,868

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

59%

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$9,107

$63,868

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

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$6,279

$63,868

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

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$4,742

$63,868

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