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Plumbing in New Mexico

Plumbing Schools in New Mexico

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

A Plumbing major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Plumbing Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plumbing majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 87.5%
  • White: 12.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Plumbing Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 11,600 people employed in jobs related to a plumbing degree, compared to 1,116,600 nationwide.

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Wages for Plumbing Jobs in New Mexico

Plumbing grads earn an average of $48,310 in the state and $52,780 nationwide.

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

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,294 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 78% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,829 a year.

Plumbing Careers in NM

Some of the careers plumbing majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Rotary Drill Operators 26% $37,940
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 24% $46,480
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $29,970
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 11% $68,670
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $42,870
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $57,970
Earth Drillers 4% $44,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Electrical & Power Installation 90
Building Management & Inspection 33
Carpentry 25

View all majors related to Plumbing

View Nationwide Plumbing Report

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