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 2 but less than 4 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.