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Plumbing & Water Supply Schools in Iowa

20 students earned Plumbing degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Plumbing & Water Supply is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plumbing & Water Supply Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 70.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Plumbing & Water Supply Grads in Iowa

11,800 people in the state and 1,116,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to plumbing.

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Wages for Plumbing & Water Supply Jobs in Iowa

Plumbing grads earn an average of $43,920 in the state and $52,780 nationwide.

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

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,906. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,342 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $11,682. In their early career, Iowa Western Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,227.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,790 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Plumbing & Water Supply Careers in IA

Some of the careers plumbing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Earth Drillers 23% $44,060
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 22% $42,880
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $51,460
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 14% $60,500
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Electrical & Power Installation 264
Carpentry 97
Construction 21

View all majors related to Plumbing & Water Supply

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