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Associate Degrees in Plumbing & Water Supply
Education Levels of Plumbing Majors
In 2021-2022, 233 earned their associate degree in plumbing. This earns it the #41 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in plumbing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,746 |
| Basic Certificate | 909 |
| Associate Degree | 233 |
Earnings of Plumbing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in plumbing is $39,659. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,913 and the high is $61,505.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in plumbing is $19,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,000.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in plumbing. About 98.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 229 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plumbing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 185 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Plumbing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer an associate degree in plumbing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for plumbing students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The plumbing program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 138 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 1% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in plumbing from New England Tech.
Montana State University - Northern comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plumbing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,742 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Montana State University - Northern.
Washtenaw Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to plumbing majors at Washtenaw Community College.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. The plumbing program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
St Cloud Technical and Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in plumbing from St Cloud Technical and Community College.
Linn-Benton Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plumbing. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to plumbing majors at LBCC.
The 8th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest Mississippi Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to plumbing majors at SMCC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Maine Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to plumbing majors at Central Maine Technical College.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to plumbing majors at CNM.
The 9th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southern Maine Community College. The plumbing program at Southern Maine Community College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Maine Community College. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The plumbing program at Northern Maine Community College awarded 2 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vincennes University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Vincennes University.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plumbing. The plumbing program at Salt Lake Community College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
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Plumbing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pipe & Sprinkler Fitting | 145 |
| Plumbing | 83 |
| Well Drilling | 5 |
| Other Plumbing & Water Supply | 2 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to plumbing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical & Power Installation | 3,782 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,380 |
| Carpentry | 428 |
| Construction | 359 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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