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Plumbing Schools in North Carolina

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

As a degree choice, Plumbing is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plumbing Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 68
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plumbing majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.9%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Plumbing Grads in North Carolina

There are 39,640 people in the state and 1,116,600 people in the nation working in plumbing jobs.

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Wages for Plumbing Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, plumbing grads earn an average of $45,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,780.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer plumbing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,631.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,609. 49% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,317 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,090 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,563.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,425 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,074 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Plumbing Careers in NC

Some of the careers plumbing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 18% $33,210
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $43,140
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 16% $59,040
Earth Drillers 9% $44,400
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $59,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical & Power Installation 1,090
Building Management & Inspection 568
Carpentry 61
Masonry 4

View all majors related to Plumbing

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