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Plumbing Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 34 students earned their Plumbing degrees in IL.

A Plumbing major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Plumbing Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 58.8%
  • White: 14.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Plumbing Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 27,910 people employed in jobs related to a plumbing degree, compared to 1,116,600 nationwide.

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Wages for Plumbing Jobs in Illinois

In this state, plumbing grads earn an average of $50,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,780.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer plumbing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,903 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Kennedy-King College grads earn an average salary of $22,650. This public school has an average net price of $5,197.

#2

Triton College

River Grove
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,229 after earning their degree at this institution.

Plumbing Careers in IL

Some of the careers plumbing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 14% $84,390
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 12% $48,220
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 9% $84,730
Earth Drillers 8% $40,600
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 8% $0
Rotary Drill Operators 6% $44,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical & Power Installation 624
Construction 161
Carpentry 38
Building Management & Inspection 38
Masonry 9

View all majors related to Plumbing

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