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Plumbing & Water Supply in New Mexico

Plumbing & Water Supply Schools in New Mexico

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

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

Education Levels of Plumbing & Water Supply 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 & Water Supply 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 & Water Supply 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 & Water Supply 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 & Water Supply

View Nationwide Plumbing & Water Supply Report

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