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Plumbing & Water Supply Schools in California

55 Plumbing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 48
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Associate Degree 2

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: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.6%
  • White: 32.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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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
14,605 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,200. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,865 a year.

#2

Mission College

Santa Clara
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,504 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,691.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,857 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,382.

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

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