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Plumbing & Water Supply in California

Plumbing & Water Supply Schools in California

103 Plumbing students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Plumbing & Water Supply is the 37th most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plumbing & Water Supply Majors in California

Plumbing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 73
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a plumbing major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plumbing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.3%
  • White: 23.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Plumbing & Water Supply Grads in California

There are 110,880 people in the state and 1,116,600 people in the nation working in plumbing jobs.

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Wages for Plumbing & Water Supply Jobs in California

In this state, plumbing grads earn an average of $61,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,780.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer plumbing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,438 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. A typical student attending Foothill College will pay a net price of $7,286. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#2

Mission College

Santa Clara
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,910 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. A typical student attending Mission College will pay a net price of $3,821. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,181. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,646 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,447 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,498. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid.

Plumbing & Water Supply Careers in CA

Some of the careers plumbing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Earth Drillers 21% $51,880
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 20% $56,270
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 18% $78,440
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 14% $39,570
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $62,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to plumbing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical & Power Installation 2,175
Building Management & Inspection 779
Carpentry 75
Other Construction 11

View all majors related to Plumbing & Water Supply

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