Find Trade Colleges

Study Area & Zipcode

Basic Certificate in Plumbing & Water Supply

Find Schools Near

Basic Certificates in Plumbing & Water Supply

920 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 86 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in plumbing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 28 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.1% of plumbing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Plumbing Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 920 students earned their basic certificate in plumbing. This makes it the 29th most popular basic certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in plumbing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 1,454
Basic Certificate 920
Associate Degree 243

Earnings of Plumbing Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for plumbing majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for plumbing students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in plumbing. About 87.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 801
Women 119
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of plumbing basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 20
Black or African American 98
Hispanic or Latino 112
White 592
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 97
undefined

There are 86 colleges that offer a basic certificate in plumbing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

176 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for plumbing students seekinga basic certificate is Columbus State Community College. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 basic certificates were handed out to plumbing majors at Columbus State. About 3% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

76 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in plumbing. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 basic certificates were handed out to plumbing majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College. About 21% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
71 Yearly Graduations

Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in plumbing. The plumbing program at Fox Valley Technical College awarded 71 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#4

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
48 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Rio Salado College. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 basic certificates were handed out to plumbing majors at Rio Salado College. Of these students, 98% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Dixie Technical College

Saint George, Utah
44 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Dixie Technical College. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 basic certificates were handed out to plumbing majors at Dixie Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

39 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Mountainland Technical College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The plumbing program at Mountainland Technical College awarded 39 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 3% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Berk Trade and Business School

Long Island City, New York
30 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Berk Trade and Business School. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their basic certificate in plumbing from Berk Trade School. About 13% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
30 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Georgia Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in plumbing. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their basic certificate in plumbing from CGTC. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
29 Yearly Graduations
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Davis Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in plumbing. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their basic certificate in plumbing from Davis Tech.

#9

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
29 Yearly Graduations
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mid-State Technical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in plumbing. The plumbing program at Mid-State Technical College awarded 29 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

24 Yearly Graduations
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ogden-Weber Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in plumbing. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 basic certificates were handed out to plumbing majors at Ogden-Weber Tech College.

#12

Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS

Hackensack, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS. The plumbing program at Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS awarded 20 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#13

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, Kansas
19 Yearly Graduations
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Barton County Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in plumbing from Barton Community College.

#13

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lee College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in plumbing. The plumbing program at Lee College awarded 19 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
17 Yearly Graduations
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Hennepin Technical College. The plumbing program at Hennepin Technical College awarded 17 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Forsyth Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in plumbing. The plumbing program at Forsyth Technical Community College awarded 17 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Orleans Technical College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Orleans Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in plumbing. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in plumbing from Orleans Technical College.

13 Yearly Graduations
15% Women

City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in plumbing. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 basic certificates were handed out to plumbing majors at Kennedy-King College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

#19

St Philip's College

San Antonio, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Philip's College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in plumbing. The plumbing program at St Philip's College awarded 12 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

11 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in plumbing. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their basic certificate in plumbing from LSCC - Birmingham Campus. About 9% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Plumbing Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Plumbing 732
Pipe & Sprinkler Fitting 131
Other Plumbing & Water Supply 57

Below are some popular majors that are similar to plumbing that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical & Power Installation 8,824
Building Management & Inspection 1,717
Carpentry 1,482
Construction 685
Masonry 117

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.